XC70: Wheels/Brakes - tyre markings

yostumpy · Jun 10th, 2024, 19:39

Volvan needs new tyres, thinking cross climate 2, best price I can find is £607 for 4 fitted, but I have a question to those who have them fitted. What tyre markings do they have? Do they have BOTH the 3 mountain peak symbols AND the M+S , as both are required in Alpine regions later this year. Most sites only show the 3 peaks marking?

What are they like to live with, and whats their longevity? Options? cheers.

yostumpy · Jun 11th, 2024, 11:17

Nobody got them on?

4x4 · Jun 11th, 2024, 11:49

Yes the CrossClimate 2 has both the 3 mountain peak symbols and the M+S symbol

Tannaton · Jun 11th, 2024, 12:18

I think these days the M&S markings are less relevant, it just means the tread pattern has more lateral passages for dispersing mud and snow. Any tyre with the 3PMS symbol, which refers to tyre testing in snow, will be default have a good M&S tread design.

This may help : https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-bu...pms-calculated

yostumpy · Jun 11th, 2024, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

I think these days the M&S markings are less relevant, it just means the tread pattern has more lateral passages for dispersing mud and snow. Any tyre with the 3PMS symbol, which refers to tyre testing in snow, will be default have a good M&S tread design.

This may help : https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-bu...pms-calculated

Yebbut its them Frenchies and their rules.

yostumpy · Jun 11th, 2024, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4

Yes the CrossClimate 2 has both the 3 mountain peak symbols and the M+S symbol

Thanks for that.

simboc2004 · Jun 16th, 2024, 12:54

As stated above, the Cross Climate 2 has both symbols - I have them on a set of spare wheels for winter. Yet to use them in snow, but ready for the Alps next season. There's a good video on Youtube by DriveLife about his using Cross Climates in northern Sweden on his front wheel drive only S80.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZik6heFl6M&t=177s

V70Zig · Jun 16th, 2024, 13:21

Been on these for a number of years now and love them, as 4x4 says both markings are on. Just replaced all four on mine at the end of April.
I went to ATS as they had an offer on + a £50 E Voucher which then worked out at £489.96 fully fitted with Nitrogen fill.

If your tracking is good and suspension you may be looking at 25k plus on these.

garethXC · Jun 16th, 2024, 15:23

I went for the Avon AS7 all season option... very pleased and they are noticable quieter and more grippy than the conti LX sports that I have had for years. They are also much cheaper than the michelins...

Jun 10th, 2024, 19:39	#1
yostumpy Senior Member Last Online: Today 07:52 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Gravesend	tyre markings Volvan needs new tyres, thinking cross climate 2, best price I can find is £607 for 4 fitted, but I have a question to those who have them fitted. What tyre markings do they have? Do they have BOTH the 3 mountain peak symbols AND the M+S , as both are required in Alpine regions later this year. Most sites only show the 3 peaks marking? What are they like to live with, and whats their longevity? Options? cheers. __________________

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4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:49 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Yes the CrossClimate 2 has both the 3 mountain peak symbols and the M+S symbol __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jun 11th, 2024, 12:18	#4
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 23:47 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I think these days the M&S markings are less relevant, it just means the tread pattern has more lateral passages for dispersing mud and snow. Any tyre with the 3PMS symbol, which refers to tyre testing in snow, will be default have a good M&S tread design. This may help : https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-bu...pms-calculated __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jun 16th, 2024, 12:54	#7
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2024 18:48 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	As stated above, the Cross Climate 2 has both symbols - I have them on a set of spare wheels for winter. Yet to use them in snow, but ready for the Alps next season. There's a good video on Youtube by DriveLife about his using Cross Climates in northern Sweden on his front wheel drive only S80. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZik6heFl6M&t=177s __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jun 16th, 2024, 13:21	#8
V70Zig Master Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2024 16:55 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loughborough	Been on these for a number of years now and love them, as 4x4 says both markings are on. Just replaced all four on mine at the end of April. I went to ATS as they had an offer on + a £50 E Voucher which then worked out at £489.96 fully fitted with Nitrogen fill. If your tracking is good and suspension you may be looking at 25k plus on these. __________________ 2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......193k Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.

Jun 16th, 2024, 15:23	#9
garethXC Senior Member Last Online: Today 17:45 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Herts/Essex	I went for the Avon AS7 all season option... very pleased and they are noticable quieter and more grippy than the conti LX sports that I have had for years. They are also much cheaper than the michelins...

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