What are the best tyres to put on an XC90? - Page 17

RPA · Jun 4th, 2011, 15:52

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

RoyMacDonald · Jun 5th, 2011, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPA

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

The AWD is not designed to use different tyres on the same axel so it could cause damage in the long term. Haldax say you should use the same tires all round.

RPA · Jun 5th, 2011, 12:22

Ok, so, Wintrac 4 Xtremes or Grabbers?

Ta

M

PS apologies if this is one of those subjects that's been done to death!

JimmyB · Jun 6th, 2011, 07:00

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....

RPA · Jun 6th, 2011, 07:08

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.

jimbo77 · Jun 6th, 2011, 17:25

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).

Ron_XC90 · Jun 6th, 2011, 18:19

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.

jimbo77 · Jun 6th, 2011, 20:24

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.

JimG · Jun 7th, 2011, 07:55

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Originally Posted by jimbo77

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.

One of my very first posts on this forum was on the Goodyear Wrangler. We used them on our Range Rovers when we had them as patrol vehicles. Used them all year round at high speed and could still tow Artic's in the snow during the winter.

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.

jimbo77 · Jun 7th, 2011, 09:21

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.

Jun 6th, 2011, 17:25	#166
jimbo77 New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2012 15:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol	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
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	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. __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jun 4th, 2011, 15:52	#161
RPA New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2011 19:32 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surrey	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

Jun 5th, 2011, 12:22	#163
RPA New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2011 19:32 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surrey	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
JimmyB Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2017 20:59 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent	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....

Jun 6th, 2011, 07:08	#165
RPA New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2011 19:32 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surrey	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, 20:24	#168
jimbo77 New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2012 15:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol	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.

Jun 7th, 2011, 09:21	#170
jimbo77 New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2012 15:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol	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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