V70 2.5T Tires

Finally, after 45,000 miles I got to replace the Pirelli P6 tires on my

2004 Volvo V70 2.5T. There was probably 15,000 miles left, but a sidewall bubble forced the issue. Those tires were harsh riding and noisy from the day I got the car in 2004 and regular balancing and rotation did nothing to improve things. In fact they got worse as time went on. I'm glad to say good riddance.

The replacement tire, a Yokohama AS430 is a complete contrast. They are smooth riding, quiet, stable and offer just as much directional and stopping control.

Why Volvo (and Ford) chose the Pirelli P6 for so many cars is beyond me.

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hjsjms
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My 1999 S70 came with Michelin MXV4s on it. Amazing tire. Too bad they are so expensive... I will be replacing them with Bridgestone Turanza LSHs soon. Any feedback is appreciated!

Jordan.

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Jabber

Jabber schrieb:

I drive only Michelins after mediocre experiences with a couple of other brands. The Michelins are much more expensive in Europe than other makes as well but if you calculate correctly, you will soon find out that you pay less per mile.

To give you a typical example: My wife's Renault Megane Scenic (1.6 tons and 140 hp) came with Continental 205/55-17W. Had to be changed after less than 30'000 km (19'000 miles).

On my Volvo V70 T5 (1.7 tons and 260 hp) the originally installed Michelins (MXM; 225/45-17W) were good for another 20'000 km after I sold the car with 43'000 km. And be sure I drive much faster than my wife. ;-)

Joerg

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Joerg Lorenz

Because Pirelli bought in with a very low price to Ford hoping for replacement business down the road perhaps?

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Steve

Nothing but good things to say about Bridgestone here - I have only bought their expensive Potenzias however....

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Steve

Which Contis? I would think that in absolute apples to apples terms Michelins are better then Contis, but not by much. I also think that in the US at least the Michelin name is much too expensive but no argument that they are fine tires. Total cost per mile? Well I am not sure that the Michelins are still that much better, and we get Korean tires in the US now that do great for around 50 bucks a tire.

One must also look at generation of tire technology - Pirelli is up to and perhaps now past the p600, the p6 is long gone.

In the US 50 or 60,000 Miles is not unusual and the best Michelins easily go

80,000 miles. (driving like a volvo owner not like a civic si owner!)
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Steve

IIRC many years ago I ran a Rover SD1 on P6`s and they were crap and the Michilins recommended were not much better.Fitted Bridgestones and found them quieter better grip and longer lived. regards,Mark.

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mark

Also take a look at the Yokohama Avid and Yokohama AS430 tires. Both are reasonably priced and get many very positive comments.

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hjsjms

Not really. Since the early days of the 850 T5 Volvo is using Pirelli P6-tyres on turbos at least in Europe. On my 850 T5 (95) and my former V70 T5 (01) I requested a change to Michelin. My dealer did that in both cases without any additional cost (I bought the cars new).

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Joerg Lorenz

Not really. Since the early days of the 850 T5 Volvo is using Pirelli P6-tyres on turbos at least in Europe. On my 850 T5 (95) and my former V70 T5 (01) I requested a change to Michelin. My dealer did that in both cases without any additional cost (I bought the cars new).

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Joerg Lorenz

I just finished replacing my Pirelli tires on my '02 V70 T-5 - replacement Pirelli P6's were more than $300 CAN, so I replaced them with Michelin Pilot Exaltos - about $235/tire

- I bought the set at Costco - nice benefits there - free tire rotation (so I can change my winter-to-summer tires for free 2x per year), & they also include a pro-rated lifetime road hazard warrantee on the tires.

Bruce

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Bruce Bowman

Use Michelin Pilot Sport - Love them !!

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I replaced my Pirelli P6 Zeros with Michelin Pilot Exaltos - don't see any difference from the Pirelli tires.. and about $80/tire cheaper (my V70 is a T-5).

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