Winter tyres for xc60 - Page 15

deefadog · Nov 18th, 2013, 20:25

OK car fully valeted and detailed including good top coat of wax wheels cleaned and protected, WR SUV3s fitted and balanced so I think I,m ready for the bad weather.

Chris

Crockers · Nov 20th, 2013, 16:45

Just ordered 4 we suv3's.

TobyAnscombe · Nov 21st, 2013, 05:59

Also gone with the WR SUV 3's via MyTyres. £507.60 in total for all 4.

Will keep my eyes out for a cheap set of alloys just to make life easier...

Zigster · Nov 21st, 2013, 06:52

Exactly the same deal I got through my tyres.

I'm planning on keeping the WR SUV 3's on all year round rather than swapping (they are marked "All Weather" whatever that really means).

I'll try it through summer 2014 and see how I get on - we don't tend to do massive mileage in our XC60 (<10K pa) and I've also read good reports on the WRG2 being used all year round.

Crockers · Nov 21st, 2013, 08:53

Remember though that when the Nokians are down to 4mm they are effectively not suitable for snow and ice.

stu0710 · Nov 22nd, 2013, 12:45

Already posted this on my other thread, but it's relevant to here as well:

I've finally had the Vredestein Quatrac 3's fitted and I'm very pleased as they were very sure footed in todays horrible wet, cold and windy weather. It was properly dreich here today in the Scots vernacular!

Initial impressions are that they are a definite improvement over the old Toyo Open Country (which amazingly have around 4.5mm of tread left all round after 42.5K miles!). The ride is maybe a little harder and noisier and its too early to to say about fuel consumption. Mileage is 62.5K.

baconrasher · Nov 26th, 2013, 21:29

Well - first real test of the Nokian WR SUV3 this morning...I did not realise I had driven over an icy road until I saw the guy behind me going sideways! Then I saw another guy skid into a taxi immediately behind who was turning right - I think he underestimated how much braking he needed.

volvorocks · Nov 26th, 2013, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by baconrasher

Well - first real test of the Nokian WR SUV3 this morning...

Maybe you could post your thoughts and review on this thread as well?

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=nokian+thread

Regards

Docs · Dec 4th, 2013, 16:12

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Just got my Contis back on, decided to go back down to 18".
Found these online, pretty similar to my 20" Aviors I think but more importantly they'll keep us safe over the winter.
This the fourth year with the Contis and probably the last which all told I think is a pretty good return.
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.

Nov 20th, 2013, 16:45	#142
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Nov 21st, 2013, 06:52	#144
Zigster Junior Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2023 19:07 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Haywards Heath	Exactly the same deal I got through my tyres. I'm planning on keeping the WR SUV 3's on all year round rather than swapping (they are marked "All Weather" whatever that really means). I'll try it through summer 2014 and see how I get on - we don't tend to do massive mileage in our XC60 (<10K pa) and I've also read good reports on the WRG2 being used all year round. __________________ ___________________________________________ Volvo XC60 D3 SE Lux Premium Geartronic MY12 ... with panoramic sunroof.

Nov 21st, 2013, 08:53	#145
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Remember though that when the Nokians are down to 4mm they are effectively not suitable for snow and ice. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Nov 22nd, 2013, 12:45	#146
stu0710 Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2017 17:10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LEAMINGTON SPA	Already posted this on my other thread, but it's relevant to here as well: I've finally had the Vredestein Quatrac 3's fitted and I'm very pleased as they were very sure footed in todays horrible wet, cold and windy weather. It was properly dreich here today in the Scots vernacular! Initial impressions are that they are a definite improvement over the old Toyo Open Country (which amazingly have around 4.5mm of tread left all round after 42.5K miles!). The ride is maybe a little harder and noisier and its too early to to say about fuel consumption. Mileage is 62.5K. __________________ MY11 D3 DRIVe R-DESIGN IN PASSION RED

Dec 4th, 2013, 16:12	#149
Docs Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Donegal	image.jpg Just got my Contis back on, decided to go back down to 18". Found these online, pretty similar to my 20" Aviors I think but more importantly they'll keep us safe over the winter. This the fourth year with the Contis and probably the last which all told I think is a pretty good return. Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow. __________________ T8 Recharge Dark Theme Plus, Silver Dawn

Nov 18th, 2013, 20:25	#141
deefadog Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2017 19:36 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wimborne	OK car fully valeted and detailed including good top coat of wax wheels cleaned and protected, WR SUV3s fitted and balanced so I think I,m ready for the bad weather. Chris

Nov 21st, 2013, 05:59	#143
TobyAnscombe Junior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 08:56 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Weald	Also gone with the WR SUV 3's via MyTyres. £507.60 in total for all 4. Will keep my eyes out for a cheap set of alloys just to make life easier...

Nov 26th, 2013, 21:29	#147
baconrasher Just a member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2016 13:40 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bath	Well - first real test of the Nokian WR SUV3 this morning...I did not realise I had driven over an icy road until I saw the guy behind me going sideways! Then I saw another guy skid into a taxi immediately behind who was turning right - I think he underestimated how much braking he needed.

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