Tramlining While towing

EWAC · Jun 26th, 2007, 14:22

I have an '03 V70 T5 which i use for towing our single axle 23' swift and experience severe tramlining to the extent that i try and use the middle lane as much as poss.

I know the tramlining subject has been discussed in the v70 forum, but wish to know whether or not any of you guys had experienced this and how you get round it.

Anyone got any ideas?

thanks Ian

CTCNetwork · Jun 26th, 2007, 14:31

Hi,

Have you Pirrelli fitted to any wheels?
If so get rid of them.
Fit almost anything else. Goodyear F1's, Toyo T1-R's etc
There is a topic on this currently.. Search for Toyo to find the topic..

Also check your tyre pressures...

Des. . .

Alec Dawe · Jun 26th, 2007, 14:55

I'm getting 4 new tyres for my 960 before the ones I have on kill me!!
Looking at Vredesteins, which I have been offered at a very good price.
My S40 had Pirelli's on and that would follow the cracks in the road. let alone the ruts!

EWAC · Jun 26th, 2007, 15:15

Cheers for your help.

I am always hot tyre pressures especailly when towing. When towing I always use the recommend pressure for a fully laden vehicle in the handbook. Is this ok or do you have a tip?

CTCNetwork · Jun 26th, 2007, 15:22

Hi,

Might want an extra couple of lbs..

What tyres do you have fitted????

Des. . .

EDIT: This is the topic I was referring to:
Linky...

nutco · Jun 26th, 2007, 16:14

What tyres are on the van, i run with a couple more lbs in the van tyres if the weight is getting close, do you run with a Stabiliser fitted, try checking that the friction pads are the correct tightness, i also have a 23" van and am running on Eagle NCT5,s on the car and Goodyear GT 80,s on the van, I find this combination is good for 80 mph withour any movement, hope this helps

EWAC · Jun 26th, 2007, 20:30

I have a fairly new van so it has a alko aks2004 hitch and the tyres are Hanhook. Everyyear to b eon the sajf side i always get the tyres taken off the rim for inspections so i know their ok before teh season (on my old van i Had a blow out in france and it ended up being being very costly as i had to buy two michelins. There is a french rule which disallows different tyres on teh same axle)

checked the car earlier and found pirellis fitted, been ringing round and checking mytyres since for some prices. i am looking at either Goodyear F1, Michelin Pilot SPort 2 or Avon ZV3. Ive had toyo and the Avons in the past, AVons where great and the toyo lack grip when wet and didnt like them.
regards
Ian

CTCNetwork · Jun 26th, 2007, 21:35

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanC

Ive had toyo and the Avons in the past, AVons where great and the toyo lack grip when wet and didnt like them.
regards
Ian

Were those Toyo Proxies T1-S's you had previously, as they did have some grip issues with those I believe..
Have a look for the T1-R's as they are a vast improvement.
Have them on my 940 and I have not been able to wheel spin corners since fitting.. Wet or not...

Des. . .

EWAC · Jun 27th, 2007, 15:24

Des i can t remember which ones they where. Anyway ive got he short list down to either Goodyear F1 Asymmetric, Goodyear F1 Excellence or michelin Pilot sport 2.

thanks for your help
ian

richardbell556 · Sep 19th, 2007, 21:11

hi.i'm new had v70 2.5d 2000 model for about 5 mouth . got it to tow caravan (600-900kg) thinking about changing to larger van as van we have now is very small and light.
i have read the thread above with fears as the car is fitted with perrelli t6000 with thought of buying a caravan twice the size and weight what problems do these tyres couse while towing as it's been fine up to now at upto 900kg on tow?????

Jun 26th, 2007, 14:22	#1
EWAC too long to remember Last Online: Dec 5th, 2022 17:14 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leigh on sea	Tramlining While towing I have an '03 V70 T5 which i use for towing our single axle 23' swift and experience severe tramlining to the extent that i try and use the middle lane as much as poss. I know the tramlining subject has been discussed in the v70 forum, but wish to know whether or not any of you guys had experienced this and how you get round it. Anyone got any ideas? thanks Ian

Jun 26th, 2007, 14:31	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Have you Pirrelli fitted to any wheels? If so get rid of them. Fit almost anything else. Goodyear F1's, Toyo T1-R's etc There is a topic on this currently.. Search for Toyo to find the topic.. Also check your tyre pressures... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jun 26th, 2007, 14:55	#3
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	I'm getting 4 new tyres for my 960 before the ones I have on kill me!! Looking at Vredesteins, which I have been offered at a very good price. My S40 had Pirelli's on and that would follow the cracks in the road. let alone the ruts! __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Jun 26th, 2007, 15:22	#5
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Might want an extra couple of lbs.. What tyres do you have fitted???? Des. . . EDIT: This is the topic I was referring to: Linky... __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to." Last edited by CTCNetwork; Jun 26th, 2007 at 15:29.

Jun 26th, 2007, 16:14	#6
nutco Getting on a bit Last Online: Yesterday 14:37 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kidderminster View Photos By: nutco	What tyres are on the van, i run with a couple more lbs in the van tyres if the weight is getting close, do you run with a Stabiliser fitted, try checking that the friction pads are the correct tightness, i also have a 23" van and am running on Eagle NCT5,s on the car and Goodyear GT 80,s on the van, I find this combination is good for 80 mph withour any movement, hope this helps __________________ 1998, 940 Celebration, 2.3LPT, 74,000.

Jun 26th, 2007, 15:15	#4
EWAC too long to remember Last Online: Dec 5th, 2022 17:14 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leigh on sea	Cheers for your help. I am always hot tyre pressures especailly when towing. When towing I always use the recommend pressure for a fully laden vehicle in the handbook. Is this ok or do you have a tip?

Jun 26th, 2007, 20:30	#7
EWAC too long to remember Last Online: Dec 5th, 2022 17:14 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leigh on sea	I have a fairly new van so it has a alko aks2004 hitch and the tyres are Hanhook. Everyyear to b eon the sajf side i always get the tyres taken off the rim for inspections so i know their ok before teh season (on my old van i Had a blow out in france and it ended up being being very costly as i had to buy two michelins. There is a french rule which disallows different tyres on teh same axle) checked the car earlier and found pirellis fitted, been ringing round and checking mytyres since for some prices. i am looking at either Goodyear F1, Michelin Pilot SPort 2 or Avon ZV3. Ive had toyo and the Avons in the past, AVons where great and the toyo lack grip when wet and didnt like them. regards Ian

Jun 27th, 2007, 15:24	#9
EWAC too long to remember Last Online: Dec 5th, 2022 17:14 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leigh on sea	Des i can t remember which ones they where. Anyway ive got he short list down to either Goodyear F1 Asymmetric, Goodyear F1 Excellence or michelin Pilot sport 2. thanks for your help ian

Sep 19th, 2007, 21:11	#10
richardbell556 Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2020 17:39 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: BLYTH	Parrelli's hi.i'm new had v70 2.5d 2000 model for about 5 mouth . got it to tow caravan (600-900kg) thinking about changing to larger van as van we have now is very small and light. i have read the thread above with fears as the car is fitted with perrelli t6000 with thought of buying a caravan twice the size and weight what problems do these tyres couse while towing as it's been fine up to now at upto 900kg on tow?????

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