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JYL Portland OR 2000 XC70 resurrection :Introductions, Hello

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Re: JYL Portland OR 2000 XC70 resurrection :Introductions, Hello

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I like Vredstein tries. When I lived in Europe 25 years ago, Vredstein and Gislaved were my go to tires for my Volvos. Toyo's I like too but only when the other 2 were not available. Just got a good deal on a set of Conti's for the R to replace the nearly 9 year old Pirelli tires. These are All season (I call them 3 season for where we live). Normally I buy 225/45/17" tires but this time decides to try a size down and went with 215/45/17" tires to try to reduce inner fender rub. Didn't use to have an issue but after Volvo fitted new sub-frame bushes on the front they started rubbing slightly. Can't think what would have changed. Tires were a pretty good dear as a 4 for 3 price tag!

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

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