Need new tires and have no clue which kind

wdhouser · Post by **wdhouser** » 04 May 2011, 14:40

I am in need of new tires. I have a 2001 V70 base (195/65R15). I unemployed so I am looking for a good value. Quality plus price. I've done quite a bit of research and read reviews and still do not have a clue as to which ones I should get. I don't want to spend much more than $80 each. I will spend more if there are rebates associated with the purchase.

Any input would be very helpful.

Thanks,

Bill

Post by **priapism** » 04 May 2011, 15:17

I use these on my e30 for street rubber and they seem pretty decent:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... mpare1=yes

480 treadwear, I believe a 50k warranty and they stick pretty well.

There seems to be a wealth of rubber in that size for not a ton of $.

wdhouser · Post by **wdhouser** » 04 May 2011, 15:35

I'm replacing Sumotomo's. Got 55K on a 70K tire. They were very noisey too. Why does Volvo only recommend rotating from front to back as opposed to rotating in all 4 directions? I understand you have to do that if they are directional, but what about when the are symetrical (non-directional)?

ed7 · Post by **ed7** » 04 May 2011, 17:48

Don't overlook buying used tires. Try to find matching pairs.
Cris-cross rotation went out with bias ply tires.
Ed

Post by **precopster** » 04 May 2011, 18:11

Used tires are OK if these criteria are met:

1) They are not older than 10 years (the build date is sometimes stamped as a six digit number)
2) They haven't been traded in because of an out of round situation causing vibration
3) They have no visible flat spots and have even wear.

Old tires go very hard and will be dangerous in cold, icy conditions and not too good in the dry, either.

I would rather buy a Chinese tire with warranty than a used old tire with questionable age and condition.

For $80 you should be fine because of the 195/65/15 size. You won't have any high performance costly choices.
Maxxis are great tyres and very cost efficient.

Post by **JDS60R** » 04 May 2011, 18:22

I suggest Yokohama's

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Volvos rock3 · Post by **Volvos rock3** » 04 May 2011, 18:59

+1 for the Yokos

wdhouser · Post by **wdhouser** » 04 May 2011, 19:17

Any consideration for Bridgestone or a new tire with excellent reviews from HanKook? I can get the Yoko Avid for $83. But I can't find any good reviews for this tire.

Post by **jblackburn** » 06 May 2011, 08:33

Here's a good review for you: I LOVE THEM! My Yokohamas are the best tires I've ever had - great traction in any condition, quiet, and they haven't been wearing around the edges like all my BF Goodrich's have.

I don't like Bridgestones. They're not good in wet, and awful in snow.

Michelin MXV-4's are also good, but very expensive.