Volvo Tires

Initial Review, 10,000 Miles on Tires
December 29, 2012

Absolutly orrible on snow. The tire groove ate on the wrong direction. It look more as rain tire than snow tire. I bought the car used, and had those tires on. I am glad I got them off the car and replace by real snow tire.

Initial Review, 40,000 Miles on Tires
January 22, 2013

After a few disappointing Goodyear purchases, I changed my brand to Yokohamas. It has proven to be a great choice. This set of tires went on a car with approximately 160,000mi on it. I wasn't sure which would last longer- the car or the tires. Now, almost 40,000mi later, it looks like the tires are going to win. With proper rotation, these tires work great on rainy roads and super hot summer highways. We haven't had as much snow as usual the last few winters but what we have had has not been any trouble for the AVIDs on a rear wheel drive coupe. I really notice a difference in the breaking distance, too. I feel confident in traffic and sudden stops. That was something I gave up on with my last set of Goodyears. When driving "spiritedly" the Yokos have kept to the road instead of any lose feeling I've gotten with a previous brand. The tread life has been incredible. I expect I'll get very close to 50,000mi out of them- a distance I haven't had from tires in at least my last two tire purchases over 6yrs. I would definitely recommend Yokohama AVID Envigors to any small car owner. I'm thinking of replacing my Benz with a newer Volvo S40 and will definitely put the Yokos on that car when its time.

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
January 03, 2013

I tried these tires after the Bridgestone Potenza's went out, I like the dry, wet, ice and snow traction, but dislike the ride and noise. My next set of tires will be the newer Continental Sport touring.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
December 30, 2012

Incredible tire. Just drive through a blizzard - I am stunned how fast and safe I could drive. All 311HP was easy to use in controllable fashion. Last year I just drove through some snow and icy roads and I was happy with my purchase. When driving on dry road Blizzaks are QUIET like Michelin Primacy MXV4 on my Lexus LS430. And Volvo XC90 is not a quiet car, but it is with Blizzaks on. Bumps are muted, road noise is not present. My summer Goodyears are more noisy than Blizzaks.
Money well spent. Thank you TireRack South Band Warehouse.

Initial Review, 8,000 Miles on Tires
December 22, 2012

I had no intention of using these Tires in the snow, but due to my own laziness to get my Blizzaks on. I was driving during the 'Draco' blizzard - thru drifts, and on packed snow/ice- they handled superbly! I've used two sets of these tires on my Pontiac vibe also, excellent wet weather handling. When they wear out, I will replace them with the same!

Initial Review, 50,000 Miles on Tires
December 18, 2012

I live in Montreal Canada. Our winters are harsh to say the least. I used to commute 45 miles per day, half the year in snow/icy winter. I've purchased 5 sets for the following cars: civic, volvo s60, hyundai santa fe, BMW 328xi and my infiniti G37x.
My driving style is very aggressive starts but not at top speeds because I've gotten my fair share of tickets. These suit my needs pretty well because I don't expect to drive faster than the 160km/h (100mph) it is rated for in the winter. Other cars clearly don't have tire because if they did, they wouldn't stay stuck in the snow or at the light as I ease past them.

Initial Review, 28,000 Miles on Tires
November 21, 2012

We do a lot of driving in the snow and this tire has pulled the car through some deep drifts passing stuck suv's with their all season tires along the way. This is our second set on this car. The traction is absolutely worth the slight negative which is hard cornering on dry pavement where it feels like the sidewalls may be somewhat softer than I am used to with summer tires.

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
June 05, 2012

We just got a st of these tires. Have been wanting to try them ever since they came available. Our 2nd set of Michellin OEM's had finally wore out (got about 50,000 on each set), but wanted a better handling tire, and one that would work in snow for trips to Lake Tahoe. So far the tires are excellent. Better steering response and handling than OEM's. Much better road feel (poor California roads) don't seem to affect them. Less noise than OEM's. Overall one of the best tires I have ever used on the Volvo XC90 V8. Will report back after summer and update rain and snow handling. So far I am very pleased with these tires.

Initial Review, 27,000 Miles on Tires
November 28, 2012

This tire is the OEM for the 2008 Ford Focus SES. After 27,000 miles, the tires still have a significant amount of tread remaining and I have not been the most diligent in rotating them. So far I have been very pleased with the tires and really enjoy the responsive handling in both wet and dry conditions. The tires have also been very good in light snow conditions, and the one time I was in a heavy snow storm, they performed much better than expected. I read the other reviews, and folks with Audis and ,Volvos seem to have issues with this tire. Maybe these tires are geared more for smaller cars. At least with the Focus they work very well. When it comes time to replace them, I would consider the same tire, or more likely, opt for the newer version, the P6 Four Season Plus.

Initial Review, 23,000 Miles on Tires
November 20, 2012

I replaced the dry rotted Michelin's with these DWS tires. At first, I was disappointed in the tires' response in turns. I have had these tires for quite some time now, and I have to say they are great. I used them through extreme conditions. With 36 pounds, and heavy duty shocks, these tires have hit massive pot holes and have resisted bubbles and punctures. In that sense, to have a reliable tire to use on poor roads, these are it!

Initial Review, 10,000 Miles on Tires
October 28, 2012

Excellent winter tire for the money. Transformed my rear wheel drive Volvo wagon into a snow machine. I have much more confidence driving in the winter than with any all season tire. We see a wide variation of winter weather in Kentucky so its nice to feel prepared for anything. These tires definitely aren't as responsive as a summer or all season tire, but that is to be expected and it isn't a safety issue as long as the rest of your suspension is in order.

Initial Review, 25,000 Miles on Tires
October 21, 2012

I had a hard time finding tires that would last on my Volvo XC90. I went through my last set in 15,000 miles. I guess the XC90 is heavy and hard on tires. These Yokohama tires have lasted beautifully and after 25,000 miles are still handling beautifully. They just got my precious family of 5 back home on an extremely rainy night where some roads were flooded. The car didn't hyrdroplane at all and handled great. I am about to buy another set of these exact same times.

Initial Review, 4,000 Miles on Tires
October 22, 2012

I've got these on my VW GTi and Volvo 850. I would say that these perform as expected, except in just normal rainy situations. I have a supercharged VR6 and I know that I can't expect to accelerate hard on these, but in stopping situations it lacks some grip that I thought should be there. On both the Volvo and VW you have to be careful not to jab the brakes or the wheels will lock up and slide. So, you have to get used to how they respond on slightly wet surfaces. Other than that, the ride is great, and the traction in the snow is amazing. I live in a hilly area and I have no issues navigating to my destination, especially in deep snow.

Initial Review, 37,000 Miles on Tires
October 19, 2012

This has been a great tire. I have had many sets of Pirellis, (mostly Scorpions), and have always liked them but have found the treadlife to be disappointingly short. However, these Pirellis have been different! On my AWD V8 Volvo I am going to achieve 40,000 miles on a set of four. I have been good about inflation and rotation and that has paid me back with what I think is very good treadlife for a high-performance tire. I will buy again!

Initial Review, 4,500 Miles on Tires
October 29, 2012

Exceeded all my expectations.

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
October 26, 2012

I was shocked at how good these tire are. I was expecting a low performing tire for the money but found them comparable to tires costing much more. Granted, last winter in VT was a winter that wasnt but we had plenty of slush and ice. I would not hesitate to buy these tires for any vehicle.

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
September 28, 2012

these tires definitely were the best rated option overall when I needed to replace the factory installed tires at around 73,000. I'm now at @ 76,000 and I'm not happy with these tires. They spin a lot - and I don't believe it has to do with how fast I accelerate. They spin over bumps as well. Very disappointing.

Initial Review, 15,000 Miles on Tires
October 12, 2012

These tires are the best tire that I have ever owned, next to Pirelli. They run smoother than any other tire than I have ever had, better than Goodyear, Dunlop,Firestone, Bridgestone, Yokohama.
The Hydroplaning Resistance excellent, wet traction is excellent, dry traction excellent, steering response excellent, tread wear excellent better than any I have owned including Pirelli !
As long as Continental makes this tire I will never buy another.
Simply the best tire that i have found at any price.
I am looking to buy a set for another car 7 will buty Continental