New Tyres for the XC70

Auldgit · Sep 4th, 2019, 16:59

Hi all, For Info:

Just fitted a set of Bridgestone All Seasons Weather Control A005 to the XC70 to replace the Pirelli Scorpions. Much improved ride, handling and stability, no tendency to wander offline which the old ones had, necessitating constant "steering", and seem excellent in the wet. Recommended.

V70Zig · Sep 4th, 2019, 18:28

New tyres will almost certainly provide better handling, ride and stability if they are a good make....so how old and worn were your Pirelli Scorpions ?

Auldgit · Sep 4th, 2019, 19:01

The Pirellis were never brilliant, I fitted them just after buying the car as they were the same as those already on, but directional stability was never good. A tendency to wander that has completely disappeared.

vampwitch · Sep 4th, 2019, 20:26

I fitted a set of Continental Cross Contact to mine, replacing Uniroyal Rainsport. A vast improvement, good handling and braking.

Sep 4th, 2019, 16:59	#1
Auldgit Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:13 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester	New Tyres for the XC70 Hi all, For Info: Just fitted a set of Bridgestone All Seasons Weather Control A005 to the XC70 to replace the Pirelli Scorpions. Much improved ride, handling and stability, no tendency to wander offline which the old ones had, necessitating constant "steering", and seem excellent in the wet. Recommended.

Sep 4th, 2019, 18:28	#2
V70Zig Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 16:20 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loughborough	New tyres will almost certainly provide better handling, ride and stability if they are a good make....so how old and worn were your Pirelli Scorpions ? __________________ 2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......190k Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.

Sep 4th, 2019, 19:01	#3
Auldgit Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:13 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester	The Pirellis were never brilliant, I fitted them just after buying the car as they were the same as those already on, but directional stability was never good. A tendency to wander that has completely disappeared.

Sep 4th, 2019, 20:26	#4
vampwitch Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:56 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall	I fitted a set of Continental Cross Contact to mine, replacing Uniroyal Rainsport. A vast improvement, good handling and braking.

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