S70 needs Better Tires

[LazyDog]

Here is my final list of tire choices, S70 would be driven a lot more since my son is taking the CRV to his new location.
I mainly buy tires from Amazon or Walmart

 

[Kira]

Which of the supplied criteria do you focus on when purchasing tires?
I use the UTQG rating. I buy the "highest mileage" examples.

I'm comfortable with the Continental name.
Never owned a Kumho.
The only set of Yokohama I owned didn't impress me positively. <<I took no notes back then.
And the Westlake....a $56 V-rated tire! Ohh WTH, give 'em a shot.

 

[LazyDog]

I mainly focus on cold and rain since I live on the mid west.

We did install some West Lake tires on a older Lexus and drove fine

 

[ceecbtg]

If you want TOP sport tyre then Conti or Fleva is the way.
Kumho is good tyre, but that is all weather, if you need winter'ish tyre then is the way.
Westlake lol.

 

[Astro14]

So, cold, rain, and on a Volvo? With no concern over snow performance?

I’d go with the H-rated Continentals. Nothing less than an H rating on my cars, ref: https://www.barrystiretech.com/speedratings.html

Also - if this car will see any snow, I would seriously consider a set of all weather tires. They suck less in snow than all seasons, which are truly lousy in snow when compared with actual winter tires.

https://www.barrystiretech.com/WinterAW.html

Something like these:

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/nokian-encompass-aw02/p/169027

Or these:

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bridgestone-weatherpeak/p/114297

 

[barbersurgeon]

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE980AS+

 

[barbersurgeon]

If you go plus size to 215/55r16 the CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS is another option at $157.

Personally I don’t cheap out on tires. They are the best return on performance per dollar you can get.

 

[rstcso]

I can't make out each shown in your screen shot, but my vote also goes to Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+ . I put a set on our 2022 Audi Q5, replacing the Contis that came on it. The ExtremeContact DWS06+ was a quieter and "softer" ride, yet the grip level was freaking amazing. The Audi was their Prestige trim, which has all the acoustic glass and other top-of-the-line sound deadening. My wife and I could still tell the difference.

And if nothing else, the tread pattern looks cool.

I'm chomping at the bit to get 20k miles on the Pilot's OEM Bridgestone Alenas so I can switch to these, or maybe by then, their latest version, which currently is only available in Europe. 15k miles to go!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

205/55-16 is a good size with lots of options

I notice you're considering Westlake. If you want something cheap and use Walmart, Douglas tires are actually quite good for a cheap tire.

Honestly, where you are, you should consider all-weather tires. Nokian WRG5, or the Nordman Solstice 4, Toyo Celsius II, Kumho HA32, Hankook Kinergy 4S2, etc.

If you want something cheaper: Milestar AW365, or the Prinx Hiseason 4S HS1

I mainly focus on cold and rain since I live on the mid west.

We did install some West Lake tires on a older Lexus and drove fine

Definitely do not get the Advan Fleva summer tires then! They are summer tires

 

[Vercingetorix]

Jump on this deal now. $491 for a set of 4 Pirelli Weatheractives.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...55VR6CWA&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[Vercingetorix]

their latest version, which currently is only available in Europe.

What is this you speak of?

 

[rstcso]

What is this you speak of?

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 (global site). Continental US site where this tire is still not listed. Here's a Reddit discussion from a year ago discussing the differences between these tires, although not relevant since we still can't get them in the US.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 (global site). Continental US site where this tire is still not listed. Here's a Reddit discussion from a year ago discussing the differences between these tires, although not relevant since we still can't get them in the US.

They are not the same as DWS06+. DW06+ is UHPAS All Season Contact 2 is Premium Touring all season and 3PMS. To me the two are not even close in application.

 

[rstcso]

They are not the same as DWS06+. DW06+ is UHPAS All Season Contact 2 is Premium Touring all season and 3PMS. To me the two are not even close in application.

Totally agree, but it depends on the weight you give to each performance characteristic. I live in Texas, but travel to our daughter's in Madison, WI three or four times a year. I want good snow performance, but it doesn't have to be #1. Wet grip and stopping are tremendously important to me. The DWS06+ is a UHP tire while the AllSeasonContact 2 is not quite there, but is a good all-rounder.

Since it's currently not available, I will choose DWS06+ over any other tire. Tires, like oils, are application dependent with some brand loyalty and anecdotal evidence thrown in to formulate one's opinion. When the time comes for replacement, I'll revisit my current choice.

Michelin just released the CrossClimate 3 in the US. We had the 2s on a CR-V and they were excellent tires. Perhaps they may be the choice at that time.

 

[rstcso]

Here is my final list of tire choices, S70 would be driven a lot more since my son is taking the CRV to his new location.
I mainly buy tires from Amazon or Walmart

Check the date codes on the tires you choose prior to their installation. Depending on the source, the tires may be over a year old. You'll need to decide whether you want to go ahead with the install or not. If they're only 18 months or so since manufactured, you might be able to negotiate a discount. At least it will be your choice.

I recently purchased two small, aluminum, flatbed trailers. Both of the trailers had recent manufacturing dates, but the tires had date codes almost four years old. The manufacturer direct shipped new tires and wheels with recently manufactured tires.

 

[edyvw]

I mainly focus on cold and rain since I live on the mid west.

We did install some West Lake tires on a older Lexus and drove fine

As Astro said, if snow is involved, and you only have one set of tires, consider all-weather tires.
Rain? Continental! Forget Kumho (probably the worst tire in rain I ever had), Westlake etc. Maybe Yokohama, but it won't be as good as Continental.
Continental DWS06+ is very good choice (I have them on BMW for late spring, summer and early fall) and they are exceptional in rain. Michelin Pilot A/S4 would be the next best thing in rain (In dry is better than DWS06+) and after that Bridgestone Potenza A/S.
If you go all weather, Michelin CrossClimate is a staple of all weather tires.

 

[amblerman]

greetings from another person still driving an s70.
I too am in search of tires.
My s70 is a base model and came with 15 inch wheels.

I have noticed that the selection of 15 in tires isn't what it was pre-covid. I also realize fewer cars use 15 inch wheels so there is less demand for them.

I had thought of picking up a set of 16 inch rims to increase my choice of tires but I concluded that the extra price of sourcing used rims wouldn't really benefit me as the choice of 15 in tires I have still contains tires I would be willing to put on the car.

I will look into whether the tires above still come in 195 60r15 .

 

[barkingspider]

1st - continental
2nd - Yokohama
3rd - kumho

 

[Carmudgeon]

I'm not trying to be mean, or disrespectful, but here are a couple tips:

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That said, of what has been presented, Conti would be my preference.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Which of the supplied criteria do you focus on when purchasing tires?
I use the UTQG rating. I buy the "highest mileage" examples.

I'm comfortable with the Continental name.
Never owned a Kumho.
The only set of Yokohama I owned didn't impress me positively. <<I took no notes back then.
And the Westlake....a $56 V-rated tire! Ohh WTH, give 'em a shot.

I hate cheap tires, but I actually bought a westlake as a full size spare for the Rav4 - from ebay no less, but a reputable tire seller, I forget which. It was Indonesian made.

It balanced easily I was told. I didn't run it much - only a couple times when I had a nails - which is common here, but it seemed to handle fine.

I am sure it wouldn't last all that long, but if I needed the cheapest possible tire I would honestly consider them.

I agree with you on Yoko's though. I had one set - very unimpressive in general.