In May 2008 my C70 D5 (185 hp) automatic was delivered. First I considered to change the Pirellis for Michelins before delivery. I didn't do it like I did with all my former Volvos and now I face the fact that the Pirellis have left 4 millimeters of tire pattern after roughly 12'000 km of use. In addition the tires follow every little unevenness of the road and are extremely noisy compared to the Michelin winter-tires I use in the cold season (215/55-16). Size of the Pirellis 235/40-18.
On my 225 hp 850 T5 I got 45'000 km out of my Michelins.
What would be the tire-recommendation in this NG? I'm particularly keen on recommendations of actual C70 drivers. Other considerations or comments are welcome as well, of course.
Joerg Lorenz