Use Michelin Pilot Sport - Love them !!

Hello hjsjms@cs.com,

> Finally, after 45,000 miles I got to replace the Pirelli P6 tires on
> my 2004 Volvo V70 2.5T. There was probably 15,000 miles left, but a
> sidewall bubble forced the issue. Those tires were harsh riding and
> noisy from the day I got the car in 2004 and regular balancing and
> rotation did nothing to improve things. In fact they got worse as
> time went on. I'm glad to say good riddance.
>
> The replacement tire, a Yokohama AS430 is a complete contrast. They
> are smooth riding, quiet, stable and offer just as much directional
> and stopping control.
>
> Why Volvo (and Ford) chose the Pirelli P6 for so many cars is beyond
> me.
>

Administrator wrote:
> Use Michelin Pilot Sport - Love them !!
>
> Hello hjsjms@cs.com,
>
>> Finally, after 45,000 miles I got to replace the Pirelli P6 tires on
>> my 2004 Volvo V70 2.5T. There was probably 15,000 miles left, but a
>> sidewall bubble forced the issue. Those tires were harsh riding and
>> noisy from the day I got the car in 2004 and regular balancing and
>> rotation did nothing to improve things. In fact they got worse as
>> time went on. I'm glad to say good riddance.
>>
>> The replacement tire, a Yokohama AS430 is a complete contrast. They
>> are smooth riding, quiet, stable and offer just as much directional
>> and stopping control.
>>
>> Why Volvo (and Ford) chose the Pirelli P6 for so many cars is beyond
>> me.
>>
>
>
>
I replaced my Pirelli P6 Zeros with Michelin Pilot Exaltos - don't see
any difference from the Pirelli tires.. and about $80/tire cheaper (my
V70 is a T-5).