New tires for 2004 XC-70

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I purchased our 2004 XC-70 in the summer of 2003. It came with Pirelli
Scorpion STR tires sized 215/65-16. They have ~35,000 miles on them. Two
brands/tires were recommended:
Michelin MXM4 and Nokian WR's.

Can anyone provide any insight into these particular tires or others they
feel strongly about?

AF
 
Hans said:
I purchased our 2004 XC-70 in the summer of 2003. It came with Pirelli
Scorpion STR tires sized 215/65-16. They have ~35,000 miles on them. Two
brands/tires were recommended:
Michelin MXM4 and Nokian WR's.
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Without any hesitation I would go for the Michelin. Michelin tyres are a
premium brand and Nokians are low end low cost tyres. The reputation of
Nokian in Europe (it is a Finish brand) is very low in the tyre sector.

Joerg
 
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Joerg Lorenz said:
Without any hesitation I would go for the Michelin. Michelin tyres are a
premium brand and Nokians are low end low cost tyres. The reputation of
Nokian in Europe (it is a Finish brand) is very low in the tyre sector.

Joerg


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I forgot to ask. Are there other Michelins that you think are better than
the MXM4? They have a tire called the Pilot Alpin PA2. Any experience with
these?

A
 
nothin' but Michelin's for me ...




Without any hesitation I would go for the Michelin. Michelin tyres are a
premium brand and Nokians are low end low cost tyres. The reputation of
Nokian in Europe (it is a Finish brand) is very low in the tyre sector.

Joerg

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Hans...I amways go to the local Discount tyre store
and have them put on the best Michelin's they have
avail...I think they put on a "x" series on my 00 s80t6...
 
Just pick a set with nice patterns so that the oil leakage from your engine
will leave nice and acceptable patterns on your driveway and garage floor
as you pass through it coming and going.

Dale
 
Hans said:
I forgot to ask. Are there other Michelins that you think are better than
the MXM4? They have a tire called the Pilot Alpin PA2. Any experience with
these?
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It depends where you live. The range and the names vary from market to
market. Got to the Michelin web-site in your country.

Joerg
 
It depends where you live. The range and the names vary from market to
market. Got to the Michelin web-site in your country.

Joerg

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I have a 1999 S70 and when I had to replace the tires (it came with
Michelin MXV4s) I went to tirerack.com and did a comparo with several
brands. I really didn't like the winter performance of the Michelins.
I ended up with Bridgestone Turanza LS-Vs and they have been great! No
getting stuck this winter. And they were cheaper than the Michelins.
Check out the site and don't be afraid to try a new tire...


Jordan 1999 S70 Loaded!
 
Sounds like you had a bad experience with your car. Our wagon has performed
quite well and has been pretty maintenance free.
 
Hans C said:
I purchased our 2004 XC-70 in the summer of 2003. It came with Pirelli
Scorpion STR tires sized 215/65-16. They have ~35,000 miles on them. Two
brands/tires were recommended:
Michelin MXM4 and Nokian WR's.
Can anyone provide any insight into these particular tires or others they
feel strongly about?
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I feel strongly about using Scorpions again. They are a great tire and
last much longer than most Pirelli's and very long for an all season
tire. I always used Michelin's before, but they never had the wet
traction of Pirelli's and Pirelli's never had the wear of Michelin's.
Now Pirelli has a tire with excellent traction and reasonable wear.
 
I found Michelin Exalto tyres to be exceptionally good on my S40.
Considerable improvement in steering and all weather grip over the original
Pirellis.

I replaced them with the newer version Exalto II which seem similarly good
and quieter running.

Regards,

Ide.
 
I purchased our 2004 XC-70 in the summer of 2003. It came with Pirelli
Scorpion STR tires sized 215/65-16. They have ~35,000 miles on them. Two
brands/tires were recommended:
Michelin MXM4 and Nokian WR's.

Can anyone provide any insight into these particular tires or others they
feel strongly about?

AF
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Take a look at the Yokohama Geolander HT.
 
IDe said:
I found Michelin Exalto tyres to be exceptionally good on my S40.
Considerable improvement in steering and all weather grip over the original
Pirellis.
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What does this have to do with a 2004 XC-70? Everything is different
except the valve stems.
 
Ah - you're right. I must have been thinking V70.

Take my comment as an endorsement of Michelin?

:-)

Ide.
 
Hans said:
I purchased our 2004 XC-70 in the summer of 2003. It came with Pirelli
Scorpion STR tires sized 215/65-16. They have ~35,000 miles on them. Two
brands/tires were recommended:
Michelin MXM4 and Nokian WR's.

Can anyone provide any insight into these particular tires or others they
feel strongly about?

AF
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IMO Michelin tires are overpriced. I haven't used Nokians, so no
opinion there.

If you want to read lots of reviews from people who have your car and
have tried various tires then go to www.tirerack.com. This link should
take you right to owner reviews for your model:


http://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surv...70&autoYear=2004&autoModClar=&commentStatus=P
 
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