New tires...again

bear1906 · Feb 13, 2016

Need a recommendation. Burned through my nankangs in one year...19k miles in nj ...tires were trash in the snow anyway.my suspension and alignment are not the issue.

Whats a good all season replacement for great snow traction and treadwear/durability?
07 volvo xc90 v8...18 inch wheels

Masscomguru · Feb 13, 2016

I previously had the Nitto ntq421 tires. They lasted about 44k (could have gone more but one ran out of round). They handled really well on the highway and in rain. They were not awesome in the snow but acceptable. Now I have a set of Toyo CUV. The tire is a much harder compound (you can feel the road on the highway) but still handle well and are really good in the snow surprisingly. No sense on mileage yet. I have about 18k on them currently. I am also running a wider 255 over the stock 235.

ggleavitt · Feb 13, 2016

Been running Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza (now Alenza Plus) for around 6 years now on my '05 with 17s. 3rd set. No complaints although there are certainly more expensive and probably better handling tires out there. Reasonable mid-range tire, really can't say anything negative about them. Had a few other brands on over the years (Michelin, Yokohama), this tire is fine if you can get it on special. Costco offers periodic reductions off their usual low price, can use this as a baseline at your tire shop of choice if they do price match.

Won't be putting them on my '08 Sport (came with new Scorpion Zero, will be looking for something else when it's time, for better handling) but for the '05 these offer more than satisfactory handling year round.

Just an opinion...

bear1906 · Feb 13, 2016

255 on factory rim? What exact size and anu tradeoff?

Masscomguru · Feb 13, 2016

255/60/17 definitely gives it a better look.

robtr8 · Feb 13, 2016

Been running the Verde's for a couple years now, I'd buy them again.

PAX5 · Feb 14, 2016

bear1906 said:
... my suspension and alignment are not the issue.

How do you know? What were the alignment settings?

How were the tires worn when you had to get rid of them? Shoulders? Any pics?

TexaS60r · Feb 14, 2016

robtr8 said:
Been running the Verde's for a couple years now, I'd buy them again.

I concur. We've eaten tons of tires on the xc-90 and our roads and heat. But these Verdes are game changers. Highly recommend for this vehicle.

jetskifast · Feb 14, 2016

Last set of Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia 235/60R/18 got 50,000 miles. Could have gone few thousand more miles, very happy with tires. Purchased another set in September 2015.

bear1906 · Feb 14, 2016

Bc I replaced struts control arms etc recent alignment

bear1906 · Feb 14, 2016

TexaS60r said:
robtr8 said:

Been running the Verde's for a couple years now, I'd buy them again.

Click to expand...

I concur. We've eaten tons of tires on the xc-90 and our roads and heat. But these Verdes are game changers. Highly recommend for this vehicle.

Which Verde tire?

deepfried · Feb 14, 2016

ggleavitt said:
Been running Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza (now Alenza Plus) for around 6 years now on my '05 with 17s. 3rd set. No complaints although there are certainly more expensive and probably better handling tires out there. Reasonable mid-range tire, really can't say anything negative about them. Had a few other brands on over the years (Michelin, Yokohama), this tire is fine if you can get it on special. Costco offers periodic reductions off their usual low price, can use this as a baseline at your tire shop of choice if they do price match.

Won't be putting them on my '08 Sport (came with new Scorpion Zero, will be looking for something else when it's time, for better handling) but for the '05 these offer more than satisfactory handling year round.

Just an opinion...

I have had these exact tires (Bridgestone) for about 6 months. Put about 5,000 miles on them. They handle well in rain and light to medium snow. I would buy them again. The ride is pretty good and they are not loud tires.

2013 XC90.

deepfried · Feb 14, 2016

jetskifast said:
Last set of Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia 235/60R/18 got 50,000 miles. Could have gone few thousand more miles, very happy with tires. Purchased another set in September 2015.

Glad to hear how long those Bridgestone H/L's last. The continentals that came on this from the factory were pretty bad. By 25,000 miles, the tires, even with frequent rotation, were getting close to showing the wear bar. I got rid of them before the bar showed due to inclement weather season coming.

PAX5 · Feb 14, 2016

bear1906 said:
Bc I replaced struts control arms etc recent alignment

Fact: improper alignment will render your tires useless (worn) within 15K miles.

ChicagoT5 · Feb 15, 2016

I put another set of Nokian WR SUV - I have been very pleased with these tires (tyres) over the years, and the new G3 version is much improved for ride, handling, and strearing response.

skifreak85353 · Feb 15, 2016

If they made them in the size I needed I would get the Nokain WR. Alas, they do not, so I went with the Conti DWS Extreme Contact 06 and am very pleased with them. No word yet on tread wear as they've been fitted for about a month and a half.

maronha · Feb 28, 2017

Its time for me to get new tires for the wife's R Design. Were still on the Pirelli that came on it and are at 30k and for sure need replaced. The Pirelli's are so noisy. Since the wife is not out speeding around an taking corners like a race car I am considering going with a lower speed rated tire and something with much higher mileage life. I am more concerned with keeping the load rating the same since these XC90's weigh so much. I have considered Michelin Premier LTX and the Michelin Defender which is more of a light truck tire which may be overkill.

ScottishBrick · Feb 28, 2017

maronha said:
Its time for me to get new tires for the wife's R Design. Were still on the Pirelli that came on it and are at 30k and for sure need replaced. The Pirelli's are so noisy. Since the wife is not out speeding around an taking corners like a race car I am considering going with a lower speed rated tire and something with much higher mileage life. I am more concerned with keeping the load rating the same since these XC90's weigh so much. I have considered Michelin Premier LTX and the Michelin Defender which is more of a light truck tire which may be overkill.

MXM4?

ZZZZZZZ · Feb 28, 2017

ggleavitt earlier said Bridgestone Desert Duelers. I had a set on my Toyota 4x4 back in the day that had true highway mileage on them to the tune of 113K+ before I replaced them, only because of cracking and I had a heavy foot on off ramps. I love my Bridgestones and would have to think VERY hard to go to another tire. I called a distributor to try and get another set, and he said they'd been discontinued. Shocker. "Why do you want this particular model so badly?" he asked me. When I told him, there was a long pause..."Come again? Did you say 113K? I think you need to call Bridgestone and tell them. Maybe they'll give you a break on the next set!" I've had Michelins and liked them too, but these tires seem to clean up very well, and wear well, plus give good hold in all types of DC area weather.

SpitzeStromTerp · Feb 28, 2017

robtr8 said:
Been running the Verde's for a couple years now, I'd buy them again.
I concur. We've eaten tons of tires on the xc-90 and our roads and heat. But these Verdes are game changers. Highly recommend for this vehicle.

TexaS60r said:
I concur. We've eaten tons of tires on the xc-90 and our roads and heat. But these Verdes are game changers. Highly recommend for this vehicle.

I agree with this as well. Found the Pirelli Scorpion Verde Season Plus Touring Radial in 265/50R19 on Amazon for a good deal and have had them on the XC90 for about a year (and roughly 30k miles). They are about ready to be replaced based on their current tread wear, and while I do wish that they would have lasted 40k+, they are still great tires. Although.. I may try out the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus based on the suggestions of this thread and the fact that they are about the same cost of the Pirelli Scorpions in a 255/50/19 size (Volvo Vulcanis wheels).

New tires...again

bear1906

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bear1906

Masscomguru

robtr8

PAX5

TexaS60r

jetskifast

bear1906

bear1906

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PAX5

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maronha

ScottishBrick

ZZZZZZZ

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