I just put a set of Continental True Contacts on Sveedy about a month ago, so it's still early, but so far I like them.
I noticed this pronounced 1/2'' inset from the bead to the rim which I like.
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- BlackBart
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Yeah, that’s good protection. I’ve always liked Continentals, never had bad luck with them.
Just an aside - did you all know that our 850T’s came equipped new with Michelin Pilot performance tires?
Just an aside - did you all know that our 850T’s came equipped new with Michelin Pilot performance tires?
ex-1984 245T wagon
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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scot850
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I too like the thick protective bead on the tire to protect against parking against kerbs using touch process (Still can't get anyone to own up on the scrape on the 'R's summer rims that magically appeared but no one knows about how it got there!).
Neil.
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
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
- manovlov
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I had a discussion with my Volvo local dealer yesterday. New models have CONTINENTAL, but as it's time to replace tires, the garage goes on MICHELIN...
1995/02 850 GLT 2.5 170 Petrol M56
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