Wheels/Tyres: - Nokian WR 52

Propofol · Oct 30th, 2011, 16:16

Just ordered four of these at £157 each....I hope my my tyres experience is better than some. Seemed to best price I could find, I will let you all know what they're like once fitted.

My continentals don't look like they'd cut through dry roads let alone winter.

JimG · Oct 30th, 2011, 18:53

I thought the Nokian WR G2 were well thought of?

That's a good price, let us know how you get on.

Propofol · Oct 30th, 2011, 19:07

I hope so! If we get a winter like last year in Kent then I will need them to be!

JimG · Oct 30th, 2011, 19:13

I was very keen on getting Nokians based on all the research I did, what the Scandinavians don't know about driving in snow is not worth knowing.

It was just the higher price that put me off in the end. My shopping list for the XC has so much on it!!

I'm sure you will breeze through the snow. And if my untried and untested, cheap Accelera Iota tyres let me down I'll give you a call!!

TruckbusUK · Oct 31st, 2011, 09:55

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Originally Posted by Propofol

Just ordered four of these at £157 each....I hope my my tyres experience is better than some.

Bit confused by your comment, not sure I've read/heard any bad reviews or comments on the Nokians from XC90 users ....

galloot633 · Nov 1st, 2011, 15:01

just had a set of kumho's fitted at local Tyre depot , so far they feel fine , "did you have any wheel centres missing " I'm asked , they've only gone and lost one ! Dave

Propofol · Nov 5th, 2011, 12:49

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Originally Posted by TruckbusUK

Bit confused by your comment, not sure I've read/heard any bad reviews or comments on the Nokians from XC90 users ....

I was referring to the website rather than the tyre.

Propofol · Feb 5th, 2012, 08:08

Well. Like a small boy on Christmas day I saw the snow and was ecstatic!

I cleared off the XC90 and took her for a test in the snow...

I live on a hill with a pretty steep gradient -flew up there (at 25mph tops...) No wheel spin when accelerating. Able to stop and restart ascent. Braking very good indeed.

These tyres ARE as good as they say they are.

And my 4wd is working which is the other reason to try it out.

Now satisfied and having a cup of coffee before the big snowball fight begins with the neighbours!

AB-UK · Feb 5th, 2012, 09:52

I used to have Nokiam WR tyres on my previous XC90. They had 11mm of tread instead of the usual 8mm.
They were excellent. Unfortunately discontinued and replaced by the WRG2 tyres, more expensive, 8mm of tread, but no doubt perform just as well.

Oct 30th, 2011, 16:16	#1
Propofol Senior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Kent	Nokian WR 52 Just ordered four of these at £157 each....I hope my my tyres experience is better than some. Seemed to best price I could find, I will let you all know what they're like once fitted. My continentals don't look like they'd cut through dry roads let alone winter.

Oct 30th, 2011, 18:53	#2
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I thought the Nokian WR G2 were well thought of? That's a good price, let us know how you get on. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Oct 30th, 2011, 19:13	#4
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I was very keen on getting Nokians based on all the research I did, what the Scandinavians don't know about driving in snow is not worth knowing. It was just the higher price that put me off in the end. My shopping list for the XC has so much on it!! I'm sure you will breeze through the snow. And if my untried and untested, cheap Accelera Iota tyres let me down I'll give you a call!! __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Feb 5th, 2012, 09:52	#9
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:35 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	I used to have Nokiam WR tyres on my previous XC90. They had 11mm of tread instead of the usual 8mm. They were excellent. Unfortunately discontinued and replaced by the WRG2 tyres, more expensive, 8mm of tread, but no doubt perform just as well. Last edited by AB-UK; Feb 5th, 2012 at 09:59.

Oct 30th, 2011, 19:07	#3
Propofol Senior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Kent	I hope so! If we get a winter like last year in Kent then I will need them to be!

Nov 1st, 2011, 15:01	#6
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Jun 8th, 2024 23:08 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	just had a set of kumho's fitted at local Tyre depot , so far they feel fine , "did you have any wheel centres missing " I'm asked , they've only gone and lost one ! Dave

Feb 5th, 2012, 08:08	#8
Propofol Senior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Kent	Well. Like a small boy on Christmas day I saw the snow and was ecstatic! I cleared off the XC90 and took her for a test in the snow... I live on a hill with a pretty steep gradient -flew up there (at 25mph tops...) No wheel spin when accelerating. Able to stop and restart ascent. Braking very good indeed. These tyres ARE as good as they say they are. And my 4wd is working which is the other reason to try it out. Now satisfied and having a cup of coffee before the big snowball fight begins with the neighbours!

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