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#3 of 143 Re: Your favorite tires - actual experience [macnechtan] by lev_berkovich Aug 04, 2006 (11:56 am)
Replying to: macnechtan (Aug 04, 2006 8:08 am) I have put a set of 255/55-18 Continental CrossContact LX on my XC90 AWD 2.5T to replace Michelin Pilot 32K miles and like it very much.   Very quiet ride, pretty much the same dry handling (I am not an aggressive driver, so I can not see any difference), better wet handling, SIGNIFICANTLY better snow handling.   The wear resistance should be better too. The Conties are warranted for 65K miles, and now, after about 16K they are barely "broken in".   They also about 50% cheaper than Mich. - $127 vs. $190 at tirerack.com.   And they look like "real" truck tires, while have very much highway characteristics.
#4 of 143 Re: Your favorite tires - actual experience [macnechtan] by lev_berkovich Aug 04, 2006 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: macnechtan (Aug 04, 2006 8:08 am) Part 2. I forgot to mention that those Conti tires are available for 17" rims.
#5 of 143 Nokian WR by guyfr Aug 08, 2006 (11:16 am)
I just ordered Nokian WR's for my XC. It's an all season tire with a strong bias toward ice and snow performance. Many reports it perform better than most winter tires in those conditions. Rave revues on a Touareg owners discussion forum. I was also considering the GoodYear's Tripletred but finally got a better deal on the Nokian's.   I will keep you updated. Replies to this message: bpm4 (Feb 24, 2009 10:36 am)
#6 of 143 Nokian WRs by city1 Aug 27, 2006 (8:51 am)
I've had the Nokians for almost a year. Handle great and seem to be holding up much better than the Mich. I'd strongly recommend.
#7 of 143 upsizing XC90 tires to 255/55R18 ??? by rkv Nov 27, 2006 (2:46 am)
I have been thinking of upsizing from stock 235/60-18 to 255/55-18 as you appear to have done. My dealer, of course, has recommended against this and warned of adverse handling characteristics and transmission issues with XC90's. I have generally been happier with such upsizing on other vehicles I own. I see one post from someone who appears to have done this. Anyone else have any experience with changing the width and profile of the stock tire?   My leading candidates for tires are Blizzak LM-25 4x4, Nokian WR SUV, and Kumho ECSTA STX for summer. Replies to this message: volvomax (Nov 29, 2006 10:51 am) jccai1 (Feb 08, 2007 3:36 pm) lev_berkovich (Feb 08, 2007 6:37 pm) db2814 (Sep 30, 2008 5:09 pm)
#8 of 143 Re: upsizing XC90 tires to 255/55R18 ??? [rkv] by volvomax Nov 29, 2006 (10:51 am)
Replying to: rkv (Nov 27, 2006 2:46 am) the only issue you may have is rubbing in the wheel wells, but even that is doubtful. Replies to this message: jccai1 (Feb 08, 2007 3:36 pm) lev_berkovich (Feb 08, 2007 6:37 pm) db2814 (Sep 30, 2008 5:09 pm)
#9 of 143 Nokian WR's by guyf Dec 01, 2006 (6:08 pm)
Well we have our first storm this year. Icing rain, sleet, snow. The Wr's are excellent considering they are a 4 season tire. Much much better than the original Michelin Synchrone and as good as the Pirelli Winter tires I had on the last 2 winters.
#10 of 143 happy with Nokian WR by rkv Dec 12, 2006 (10:15 pm)
I went with Nokian WR 255/55R18. They are far superior to the Continental OEM tires. They are a bit harder than the stock tires but this improves steering response and ride. With respect to ride comfort you feel some smaller things but they are much better on larger bumps, road surface seams and directional stability than the OEM Continental tire. No issues with the larger tire size except at full wheel lock turn. I've noticed that the XC90 sport will have 255/50R19's, so I will probably go with those and new wheels as my summer tire. I have run Pirelli Scorpions and Yokohama AVS on my other SUV and like the Nokian WR better though it is a different type of tire. Lastly, the wet traction of the WR is quite impressive. I strongly recommend for cold wet winters. No heavy snow experience but suspect a dedicated snow such as Blizzak or other Nokian is likely to be better in heavy snow.   Thanks to those in this forum who pointed the Nokian WR out to me. I hadn't looked at it until I ran across it here.
#11 of 143 Camry needs desperately a grippy TIRES! by henrlim Dec 17, 2006 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 04, 2006 10:43 am) Hi ..you all out there! I have been offered to change to a new set of tires Continental Eco or Pirelli P3000 or Pirelli 400 (all selling at roughly the same price) I have previousy used Goodyear NCT and Dunlop 702, which have mediocre grip performance in the wet according to the tire dealer when compared to Continental or Pirelli's offering.   Can anyone out there relate their personal experience...please. Any help will be welcome. To me, longevity is not a priority but having good grip definitely is! Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 17, 2006 9:03 pm)
#12 of 143 Re: Camry needs desperately a grippy TIRES! [henrlim] by steve_ HOST Dec 17, 2006 (9:03 pm)
Replying to: henrlim (Dec 17, 2006 8:32 pm) Since this is a Volvo discussion, you really should repost in the Toyota Camry - Tires and Wheels discussion.

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