V70: Wheels/Brakes - V70 tramlining

BarentsBlue09 · Mar 11th, 2013, 14:26

I have a V70 2.0D R Design, registered in 2009, which has covered 46,000 miles. The tyres are Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Asimmetrico 245/40 ZR18 on the front and P-Zero Rosso 245/40 ZR18 on the back. All tyres have around 3.5mm of tread and are evenly worn. The car has recently had a laser 4-wheel alignment check and a full service: in both the car was pronounced in good condition.

Despite all this, the car tramlines badly. Any motorway indentations or local road repairs in line with the direction of travel has it snaking quite noticeably.

Does anyone have a similar experience and if so, did you change the tyres to another brand? What are the best tyres to use on the car and how good was the improvement?

Any information would be helpful! Thanks.

Ryu · Mar 11th, 2013, 17:00

Mine tramlines a bit, again p zero rosso 245/40/18 will be switching to eagle f1's when these are dead!

BarentsBlue09 · Mar 11th, 2013, 17:20

Hi,

What influenced your choice of the Goodyears?

Ryu · Mar 11th, 2013, 17:30

Had them on other cars, p zero's a bit hard imo. Let us know on your choice and if it affects the tramlining which i feel is common with the R design.
Some bridgestone potenza's would be my no 1 choice but would wear too quick for the mileage i do.

CJL · Mar 11th, 2013, 17:43

I've got the same 245/40 x 18 Pirellis and they do tramline and torque steer quite a lot.

Currently on 225/50 x 17 winter tyres and it has virtually eliminated it (doesn't look nearly as good though!)

Ryu · Mar 11th, 2013, 17:48

I would say it's the tyres rather than the wheels, heard good reports about the dunlops sports or most michelen are decent. The 40 profile tyre will be quite stiff aswell which doesn't help.

Richy Clark · Mar 11th, 2013, 17:54

I have Michelin Primacy HP 225/50 R17s on mine and have not noted any tramlining.

tommyweaves · Mar 12th, 2013, 02:37

I would venture that it's your 18" wheels with the 55mm offset that is to blame more than the tyres. Try a set of 17" wheels with 50mm offset and feel the difference.

tt82 · Mar 12th, 2013, 08:48

I do notice it a bit on mine. Seems like these cars are very sensitive to the tyres.

ronmanager · Mar 12th, 2013, 12:42

I used to have a Mondeo ST200 which was terrible for that - had all the 'wheels in motion' alignments done and never cured it. Maybe it's the low profile tyres or stiffer springs on sportier models.

The first time it happened I nearly had a heart attack. Felt like I was suddenly hit by a 100MPH gust of wind from the side.

Mar 11th, 2013, 14:26	#1
BarentsBlue09 New Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2013 23:39 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Poole	V70 tramlining I have a V70 2.0D R Design, registered in 2009, which has covered 46,000 miles. The tyres are Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Asimmetrico 245/40 ZR18 on the front and P-Zero Rosso 245/40 ZR18 on the back. All tyres have around 3.5mm of tread and are evenly worn. The car has recently had a laser 4-wheel alignment check and a full service: in both the car was pronounced in good condition. Despite all this, the car tramlines badly. Any motorway indentations or local road repairs in line with the direction of travel has it snaking quite noticeably. Does anyone have a similar experience and if so, did you change the tyres to another brand? What are the best tyres to use on the car and how good was the improvement? Any information would be helpful! Thanks.

Mar 11th, 2013, 17:30	#4
Ryu New Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 19:44 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicester	Had them on other cars, p zero's a bit hard imo. Let us know on your choice and if it affects the tramlining which i feel is common with the R design. Some bridgestone potenza's would be my no 1 choice but would wear too quick for the mileage i do. Last edited by Ryu; Mar 11th, 2013 at 17:36.

Mar 12th, 2013, 08:48	#9
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I do notice it a bit on mine. Seems like these cars are very sensitive to the tyres. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Mar 11th, 2013, 17:00	#2
Ryu New Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 19:44 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicester	Mine tramlines a bit, again p zero rosso 245/40/18 will be switching to eagle f1's when these are dead!

Mar 11th, 2013, 17:20	#3
BarentsBlue09 New Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2013 23:39 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Poole	Hi, What influenced your choice of the Goodyears?

Mar 11th, 2013, 17:43	#5
CJL Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 18:46 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	I've got the same 245/40 x 18 Pirellis and they do tramline and torque steer quite a lot. Currently on 225/50 x 17 winter tyres and it has virtually eliminated it (doesn't look nearly as good though!)

Mar 11th, 2013, 17:48	#6
Ryu New Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 19:44 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicester	I would say it's the tyres rather than the wheels, heard good reports about the dunlops sports or most michelen are decent. The 40 profile tyre will be quite stiff aswell which doesn't help.

Mar 11th, 2013, 17:54	#7
Richy Clark Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2023 06:43 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ascot	I have Michelin Primacy HP 225/50 R17s on mine and have not noted any tramlining.

Mar 12th, 2013, 02:37	#8
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	I would venture that it's your 18" wheels with the 55mm offset that is to blame more than the tyres. Try a set of 17" wheels with 50mm offset and feel the difference.

Mar 12th, 2013, 12:42	#10
ronmanager Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2023 15:43 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Catford	I used to have a Mondeo ST200 which was terrible for that - had all the 'wheels in motion' alignments done and never cured it. Maybe it's the low profile tyres or stiffer springs on sportier models. The first time it happened I nearly had a heart attack. Felt like I was suddenly hit by a 100MPH gust of wind from the side.

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