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Jun 4th, 2011, 15:52 | #161 |
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We collected our 09 XC90 today and it is shod with a hotch potch of Tyres from 3 different manufacturers. I know I've read something about this being bad for the AWD system, is this the case?
I'd rather buy a new set of tyres than knacker the AWD............... plus I'm looking for a good excuse to get a set of General Grabbers. Ta M |
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Jun 5th, 2011, 12:22 | #163 |
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Ok, so, Wintrac 4 Xtremes or Grabbers?
Ta M PS apologies if this is one of those subjects that's been done to death! |
Jun 6th, 2011, 07:00 | #164 |
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exactly the question many of us have had and you'll get mixed opinion on here. I have the grabbers and I am very impressed with them. They coped in the snow we had down south in the last winter, handle brilliant in the wet and cope well in dry conditions. Tread life is very good also. If I was driving in more winterous conditions say on skiing hols or lived in less favourable climate I would go for the wintracs. So really depends on where you intend to drive, but either you'd be happy with I am sure....
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Jun 6th, 2011, 07:08 | #165 |
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Ok, thanks.
I'm sick of losing out on business when it snows but given how infrequently it snows down here and how well they are thought of I think the grabbers make more sense. |
Jun 6th, 2011, 17:25 | #166 |
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New Goodyears - selling Conti's
I have just put Goodyear Wrangler HP's on my XC90 so will report back in a month or so with how they perform on and off road. We shall see!
The original Continentals (R18) are now for sale in Sales section of this site if anyone is interested. They are brand new (8 miles - car delivered this morning). |
Jun 6th, 2011, 18:19 | #167 |
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I've been running the GoodYears for a while now and have today ordered a new pair for the front (Vredestein still in short supply). My front pair has lasted me approx 25k of mainly town/rural driving. Far better than the Conti's. Also grip in snow has been excellent last winter.
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thanks for that Ron. I deliberated for ages and read loads of reviews and blogs et.c. eventually coming to the conclusion that the Goodyears were probably the best compromise for me. Glad they behaved in the snow - that was one of my concerns v the vredesteins which I gather are superb in the cold.
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I would only choose the Vredestein because of the higher mileage that Roy has got from his. But the Wrangler is a very competent tyre. Nokian worth considering too. |
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Jun 7th, 2011, 09:21 | #170 |
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Yes, thanks JimG, I did read your early post re your use on police motorway vehicles and that was a big selling point for me......I viewed that as quite a recommendation.
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