Tires - NE US

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Previously bought Cooper tires and am a little disappointed with their
wear, so I'm looking for something with a little more tread life.

We have a V70 AWD and drive it about 7k miles/year city, and 2k/year
highway. We're in the Northeast US, so we do have some considerable
snow from time to time.

I'm thinking of going with pure winter tires, rather than all-seasons,
but I noticed that on some sites, winter tires have no mileage
rating. While I've never had a tire last to its mileage rating, with
proper maintenance, I'm wondering if the trade off would be worth it.

The current tire is a 205/55/R16. Should I go with a different size
to increase winter handling?

The current pricing from the local tire center is about $108 for the
Continental Semperit Ice Grip winter tires, or $110 for the all season
Sigma Regents (never heard of Sigma) with a 70k warranty.

Am I expecting too much for a tire to last 50k or so without spending
$100+ per tire (stems, balance, etc. all inclusive)?

TIA,
Dave
 
Previously bought Cooper tires and am a little disappointed with their
wear, so I'm looking for something with a little more tread life.
Click to expand...

Realize that frequent rotation, proper tire pressure, driving style
and correct alignment are the biggest determinants of tire wear.
We have a V70 AWD and drive it about 7k miles/year city, and 2k/year
highway. We're in the Northeast US, so we do have some considerable
snow from time to time.
Click to expand...

Don't expect miracles from an AWD Volvo, mostly because it's ground
clearance is not like that found on may 4wd cars.
I'm thinking of going with pure winter tires, rather than all-seasons,
but I noticed that on some sites, winter tires have no mileage
rating.
Click to expand...

Not a good idea unless you like the hars ride and low milage of
pure snows on pavement. If the snow is truly that bad and roads are
plowed in a reasonable time then consider a second set of wheels with
snows. Simply swap wheels in November and March.
While I've never had a tire last to its mileage rating, with
proper maintenance, I'm wondering if the trade off would be worth it.

The current tire is a 205/55/R16. Should I go with a different size
to increase winter handling?
Click to expand...

No, don't change sizes. Consider a Yokohama or Michelin tire for good
ride and traction and reasonable milage IF they are maintained as
above.
The current pricing from the local tire center is about $108 for the
Continental Semperit Ice Grip winter tires, or $110 for the all season
Sigma Regents (never heard of Sigma) with a 70k warranty.

Am I expecting too much for a tire to last 50k or so without spending
$100+ per tire (stems, balance, etc. all inclusive)?
Click to expand...

I doubt that you will get 50k from tires on an AWD car used on snowy
potholed northeastern roads.
 
Previously bought Cooper tires and am a little disappointed with their
wear, so I'm looking for something with a little more tread life.
Click to expand...

Realize that frequent rotation, proper tire pressure, driving style
and correct alignment are the biggest determinants of tire wear.
We have a V70 AWD and drive it about 7k miles/year city, and 2k/year
highway. We're in the Northeast US, so we do have some considerable
snow from time to time.
Click to expand...

Don't expect miracles from an AWD Volvo, mostly because it's ground
clearance is not like that found on many 4wd cars.
I'm thinking of going with pure winter tires, rather than all-seasons,
but I noticed that on some sites, winter tires have no mileage
rating.
Click to expand...

Not a good idea unless you like the harsh ride and low milage of
pure snows on pavement. If the snow is truly that bad and roads are
not
plowed in a reasonable time then consider a second set of wheels with
snows. Simply swap wheels in November and March.
While I've never had a tire last to its mileage rating, with
proper maintenance, I'm wondering if the trade off would be worth it.
The current tire is a 205/55/R16. Should I go with a different size
to increase winter handling?
Click to expand...

No, don't change sizes. Consider a Yokohama or Michelin tire for
good
ride and traction and reasonable milage IF they are maintained as
above.
The current pricing from the local tire center is about $108 for the
Continental Semperit Ice Grip winter tires, or $110 for the all season
Sigma Regents (never heard of Sigma) with a 70k warranty.
Am I expecting too much for a tire to last 50k or so without spending
$100+ per tire (stems, balance, etc. all inclusive)?
Click to expand...

I doubt that you will get 50k from tires on an AWD car used on snowy
potholed northeastern roads
 
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