What are the best tyres to put on an XC90? - Page 20

ted striker · Jul 17th, 2011, 10:40

Thanks Jim. I notice this morning they carry a 'M&S' rating too, any ideas on tread life?

Did 260 miles yesterday at motorway speeds fairly loaded on 39psi, previous drift to the left has gone and tyre noise much reduced from the previous owner's 'iotas'

Rgds

JimG · Jul 18th, 2011, 09:34

Sorry Ted, I've never had them myself. I remember my tyre fitter saying that a lot of Land Rover/Range Rover owners switch from standard Goodyears to the Pirelli Scorpions and are very impressed with them. He speaks highly of them too.

We have recently trialled a new Land Rover Discovery 4 at work, with a view to replace our BMW X5s. That was shod with Scorpions and was a lovely car to drive.

bigtree · Jul 23rd, 2011, 12:15

Anyone have any experience of Yokohama Advan ST 235 60 18s, i have now changed all 4 tyres trying to get rid of a droning noise, i suspect i have spent alot of money 'diagnosing' a wheel or other bearing but the ngarage said that sometimes it can be the tyres?

Ciaran · Aug 22nd, 2011, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ted striker

Just fitted Pirelli Scorpion Zeros all round on 18"s for the same price as grabbers, am ready to be flamed.

Also fitted these a month ago as I got a great deal on them.

JimG · Aug 22nd, 2011, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciaran

Also fitted these a month ago as I got a great deal on them.

Let us know what you think of them.

ted striker · Aug 23rd, 2011, 13:31

Quieter and the front end feels better than the previous budget selection spread round the car. The drift to left much less pronounced. Will update for wet weather performance, suspect it'll be much better.

Rgds

tbransby · Sep 5th, 2011, 14:24

Hankook tyres are cheap and hard wearing. Had no probes in all weather including deep snow

JimG · Sep 16th, 2011, 11:32

I've just been told about Click On Tyres. They seem to be very competitive on prices. They sell the Vredestein, Grabber UHP, Cooper, Hankook, Maxxis and Avon. Vredestein out of stock at the moment.

Worth a look.

http://www.clickontyres.com/

harvey07 · Sep 16th, 2011, 18:35

Will do - cheers. Did look at them before (& many others !)

Thinking the big XC maybe doesn't need winters? Prices seem awfully high right now !

JimG · Sep 16th, 2011, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey07

Will do - cheers. Did look at them before (& many others !)

Thinking the big XC maybe doesn't need winters? Prices seem awfully high right now !

It depends if you plan on driving in snow. An AWD should do better in the snow but there are many stories about VW Polos with winter tyres overtaking stranded AWD vehicles on summer tyres! The BMW X5 is a prime example.

Roy uses his Vredesteins all year round, Ron uses the Goodyear HP All Weather without problems too.

If you are adamant about not having a winter tyre the General Grabber is well regarded, and it still performs very well in the snow.

Jim.

Jul 17th, 2011, 10:40	#191
ted striker Junior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2021 08:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton	Thanks Jim. I notice this morning they carry a 'M&S' rating too, any ideas on tread life? Did 260 miles yesterday at motorway speeds fairly loaded on 39psi, previous drift to the left has gone and tyre noise much reduced from the previous owner's 'iotas' Rgds Last edited by ted striker; Jul 17th, 2011 at 11:10.

Jul 18th, 2011, 09:34	#192
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	Sorry Ted, I've never had them myself. I remember my tyre fitter saying that a lot of Land Rover/Range Rover owners switch from standard Goodyears to the Pirelli Scorpions and are very impressed with them. He speaks highly of them too. We have recently trialled a new Land Rover Discovery 4 at work, with a view to replace our BMW X5s. That was shod with Scorpions and was a lovely car to drive. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Sep 5th, 2011, 14:24	#197
tbransby New Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2011 14:26 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Whitehill	Hankook tyres..... Hankook tyres are cheap and hard wearing. Had no probes in all weather including deep snow

Sep 16th, 2011, 11:32	#198
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I've just been told about Click On Tyres. They seem to be very competitive on prices. They sell the Vredestein, Grabber UHP, Cooper, Hankook, Maxxis and Avon. Vredestein out of stock at the moment. Worth a look. http://www.clickontyres.com/ __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Jul 23rd, 2011, 12:15	#193
bigtree Not so Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2015 19:43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham	Anyone have any experience of Yokohama Advan ST 235 60 18s, i have now changed all 4 tyres trying to get rid of a droning noise, i suspect i have spent alot of money 'diagnosing' a wheel or other bearing but the ngarage said that sometimes it can be the tyres?

Aug 23rd, 2011, 13:31	#196
ted striker Junior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2021 08:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton	Quieter and the front end feels better than the previous budget selection spread round the car. The drift to left much less pronounced. Will update for wet weather performance, suspect it'll be much better. Rgds

Sep 16th, 2011, 18:35	#199
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Will do - cheers. Did look at them before (& many others !) Thinking the big XC maybe doesn't need winters? Prices seem awfully high right now !

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