Winter Tyres - Continental vs Nokian

XC60MY12 · Nov 18th, 2011, 23:30

Thought I'd start a new winter tyre thread as we've not had one for a couple of hours

My local Volvo dealer has offered me a choice between Continental or Nokian winter tyres at the same price. Just wondered what other people's preference would be?

Thank you.

Brodick · Nov 18th, 2011, 23:35

I would go for the Nokian purely on their reputation for winter tyres
I have just had 4 x Vredestein Wintrac 4 extreme tyres fitted
time for the temp to go down and the snow to come

XC60MY12 · Nov 18th, 2011, 23:43

Thanks for your prompt reply, Brodick. Glad to see I'm not the only night-owl

Teejay1 · Nov 21st, 2011, 08:26

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Originally Posted by XC60Fan

Thought I'd start a new winter tyre thread as we've not had one for a couple of hours

My local Volvo dealer has offered me a choice between Continental or Nokian winter tyres at the same price. Just wondered what other people's preference would be?

Thank you.

I've got the Continentals and they seem very good but I can't compare since these are the first set I've ever had. They both have an excellent reputation so it's a tough one. Given the choice I may have went with the Nokians but I'm very happy with the Continentals.

XC60MY12 · Nov 21st, 2011, 10:26

Thanks for your thoughts, Teejay1. I'm waiting to hear more details from the dealer and then I'll decide. It's clearly not a subject people have strong opinions about, possibly because winter tyres are a relatively new thing in the UK.

oldsteve · Nov 21st, 2011, 11:38

I have Nokians on an old Ford Escort - no problems at all and have performed very well.

I've just fitted a set of V rated ContiWintercontact TS 830p's to my V70 - these have yet to be put through a full winters use, but look to be top quality and have had great reviews.
A big advantage for me over the Nokians is that the Contis have a good sidewall rib that looks to offer substantial kerb protection to the alloys

XC60MY12 · Nov 21st, 2011, 16:40

Thanks for your response oldsteve (not so old, I'm sure!). I've just heard from the dealer that it is Continental winter contact tyres that they are offering, so I may well go with those. Nokians could be WR A3, which is apparently their latest winter tyre.

oldsteve · Nov 21st, 2011, 18:15

I don't think you would be disappointed with either to to be honest, I've used Nokians, Vredestein and now the Contis.

Nov 18th, 2011, 23:30	#1
XC60MY12 Country Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 22:23 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Johnstone	Winter Tyres - Continental vs Nokian Thought I'd start a new winter tyre thread as we've not had one for a couple of hours My local Volvo dealer has offered me a choice between Continental or Nokian winter tyres at the same price. Just wondered what other people's preference would be? Thank you.

Nov 18th, 2011, 23:35	#2
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	I would go for the Nokian purely on their reputation for winter tyres I have just had 4 x Vredestein Wintrac 4 extreme tyres fitted time for the temp to go down and the snow to come __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Nov 21st, 2011, 10:26	#5
XC60MY12 Country Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 22:23 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Johnstone	Thanks for your thoughts, Teejay1. I'm waiting to hear more details from the dealer and then I'll decide. It's clearly not a subject people have strong opinions about, possibly because winter tyres are a relatively new thing in the UK. Last edited by XC60MY12; Nov 21st, 2011 at 10:28. Reason: Got your name wrong, thought you were the original Teejay!

Nov 18th, 2011, 23:43	#3
XC60MY12 Country Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 22:23 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Johnstone	Thanks for your prompt reply, Brodick. Glad to see I'm not the only night-owl

Nov 21st, 2011, 11:38	#6
oldsteve VOC Member Last Online: Nov 30th, 2016 17:58 Join Date: May 2010 Location: here and there	I have Nokians on an old Ford Escort - no problems at all and have performed very well. I've just fitted a set of V rated ContiWintercontact TS 830p's to my V70 - these have yet to be put through a full winters use, but look to be top quality and have had great reviews. A big advantage for me over the Nokians is that the Contis have a good sidewall rib that looks to offer substantial kerb protection to the alloys

Nov 21st, 2011, 16:40	#7
XC60MY12 Country Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 22:23 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Johnstone	Thanks for your response oldsteve (not so old, I'm sure!). I've just heard from the dealer that it is Continental winter contact tyres that they are offering, so I may well go with those. Nokians could be WR A3, which is apparently their latest winter tyre.

Nov 21st, 2011, 18:15	#8
oldsteve VOC Member Last Online: Nov 30th, 2016 17:58 Join Date: May 2010 Location: here and there	I don't think you would be disappointed with either to to be honest, I've used Nokians, Vredestein and now the Contis.

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