What Tyres For A V70

[Stedman]

Right guys, sorry if this has been chatted about before, but Gavin+Stacey is on and i have a puppy next to me so i really can't be bothered to search

I've just bought a V70 but it needs new fronts. Any one got pro's/cons to the Pirelli's or Dunlops or others?

Cheers!

[mondayo]

I've got the pirelli's on mine and think they've been pretty good. I've done nearly 20,000 miles on mine (from new) and they've still got at least 3 or 4mm on each front, and I wouldnt say I take things that easy

[morgrp]

Kuhmo Ecsta SPT is what I have on mine - not the cheapest but cheaper than Pirellis or Conti's and perform just as well - I typically get 15k out them on a T5 - obviously that'll be less if you give the big un'

[Merlot]

Goodyear Eagle F1's (GSD3) all round here!

[halo25]

Am going to need similar for my V70 - was thinking of trying the Falken 452s as used them before and had good results.

The fact I need new pads and discs soon is more worrying!

[Stedman]

I forgot to add the size needed-15 inches.

Do any of you have anything to say about comfort or road noise at all?

Cheers for all the replies, i really appreciate it

[morgrp]

halo25 said:

Am going to need similar for my V70 - was thinking of trying the Falken 452s as used them before and had good results.

The fact I need new pads and discs soon is more worrying!

Falken 452's are defo the best value tyre you can buy for them - never had a set but my mate seems to like them on his

[mondayo]

mine are 17", so I cant help really I'm afraid.

[Merlot]

mondayo said:

mine are 17", so I cant help really I'm afraid.

Most of the tyres for 17" come in 16" and mostly 15" too.

[T5R+]

Merlot said:

mondayo said:

mine are 17", so I cant help really I'm afraid.

Most of the tyres for 17" come in 16" and mostly 15" too.

[mondayo]

touche!

I was trying to make the point that, as the wheels were of a different size, then they would/might have different characteristics?!

[cliodejaniero]

From what i can see , The Pirelli's are certainly a good tyre, however the downside is that as they are a softer tyre than most you will find that life expectancy isnt the best, Depending on your full tyre size i do know that with certain Volvo's they are recomended to have Pirelli's and in the non Reinforced option.

Any queries or enquiries feel free to drop me a mail

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[Stedman]

Thanks for all the replies!

In the end i went for Firestone Firehawks. On first impressions they seem really quiet and comfortable.

Stephen, i will certainly use you in the future.

Once again-cheers!