Best Tyres for the Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03)

Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) drivers have left 7 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 44,500 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.

This page covers the Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) specifically. For the full picture, the Volvo V70 D5 page combines 50 reviews from every variant. All Volvo V70 D5 reviews →

7owner reviews
44,500 milescovered on them
5different tyres rated
78%average tyre score

Most fitted size - 3 reviews 225/45 R17 To scale, mm

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The best rated tyres that fit the Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03)

The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/45 R17 and 225/55 R16 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.

Summer tyres

No Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) driver has reviewed a tyre in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is our highest rated, at 9.7 out of 10.

Highest rated Summer tyres made in Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) sizes
#	Tyre	TR Score	Made in	Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) reviews
1	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	9.7	225/45 R17	Be the first →
2	Continental PremiumContact 7	9.5	All your sizes	Be the first →
3	Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	9.5	225/45 R17	Be the first →
4	Falken ZIEX ZE320	9.4	All your sizes	Be the first →
5	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	9.4	225/45 R17	Be the first →
6	Michelin Pilot Sport 5	9.4	225/45 R17	Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →

All Season tyres

No Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) driver has reviewed a tyre in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.

Highest rated All Season tyres made in Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) sizes
#	Tyre	TR Score	Made in	Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) reviews
1	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	9.6	All your sizes	Be the first →
2	Continental AllSeasonContact 2	9.5	All your sizes	Be the first →
3	Vredestein Quatrac	9.5	All your sizes	Be the first →
4	BFGoodrich Advantage All Season	9.5	All your sizes	Be the first →
5	Michelin CrossClimate 3	9.5	225/45 R17	Be the first →
6	Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	9.4	All your sizes	Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

Winter tyres

No Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) driver has reviewed a tyre in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Michelin Alpin 7 is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.

Highest rated Winter tyres made in Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) sizes
#	Tyre	TR Score	Made in	Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) reviews
1	Michelin Alpin 7	9.5	All your sizes	Be the first →
2	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	9.5	225/45 R17	Be the first →
3	Bridgestone Blizzak 6	9.4	All your sizes	Be the first →
4	Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3	9.4	225/45 R17	Be the first →
5	Nokian Snowproof 3P	9.4	225/45 R17	Be the first →
6	Kumho WinterCraft WP52+	9.3	All your sizes	Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.

Every tyre reviewed on the Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03)

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 3 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed by Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) drivers
Tyre	Season	Owner rating	Reviews	Distance reviewed
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	Summer	100%	2	11,000 miles
Kormoran Road Performance	Summer	75%	2	15,000 miles

Tyre sizes Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) drivers run

The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.

225/45 R17 3 reviews 225/55 R16 2 reviews 235/40 R18 1 reviews 205/55 R16 1 reviews

What Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) drivers say

The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.

70%

Kormoran Road Performance 225-55-16 Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) 10,000 miles April 10, 2026

After a few years I'm happy to report that Ive since moved on to already different cars and also tyres.
Nevertheless, I sold these tyres to a friend of mine and he kept driving them for quite some time.
He drives quite a lot, both highways and cities. Most noticeable was how little they were worn, the cracks in the sidewall did not develop further.
Would I buy them again? Probably not as for myself I replaced them with Kumho Ecowing ES31 and they were a far better fit in every category.
Overall - good for the money at the time.

79%

Kormoran Road Performance 225-55-16- Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) 5,000 miles September 18, 2021

These tires were a part of a rim/tire combo when I was shopping for rims, since they were included in the price (brand new), decided that I'll take them. Was skeptical at first, but immediately was surprised how quiet they are both at low speeds (city) and higher speeds (highway/motorway). Now, in terms of comfort they are really good, but those few times I've pushed them a little they haven't responded well, slight understeer, low confidence in the corners, might be due to my car being a heavier Volvo, but on the other hand when emergency braking was involved the ABS didn't kick in and they handled the situation very well. All in all I would say that they are more of a comfort, relaxed driving style type of tires and if you're not looking for anything more then they are the way to go. Wear is minimal, but then again, not that many kms covered this summer, so difficult to judge just yet. Notable mention that after just this summer (2021) they have started to crack at the top of the sidewall, so that's a bit of a concern for the longevity aspect.

91%

Uniroyal RainExpert 205-55-16-V Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) 6,000 miles November 15, 2012

Without a doubt, the best tyre i have had. It's not for those who drive their car like they stole it, the sidewalls are built for comfort and they deliver just that. Nothing short of awesome in the wet, much better by far than the contis and michelins i used before. They are really hard wearing too, i expected them to wear faster given the grip they provide. These WILL be going on my car again.

49%

Neuton NT8000 235-40-18- Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) 10,000 miles September 18, 2012

Bought these NT8000's after many sets of the fantastic NT5000's. Thought a newer design would be better. How wrong I was. Wet grip is dangerous, I can spin them up with the lightest of touches. Pressing on is a nightmare due to chronic understeer. Can't wait to get them off and get another pair of NT5000's, trouble is they don't appear to be wearing away!
Sorry Neuton, not impressed!

100%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 225-45-17- Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) 10,000 miles August 9, 2011

superb, unflappable, utterly faultless.
I get such good feedback and progression in dry and drenched roads, and after 10K there is hardly any sign of wear.

I think it may be black magic.

99%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 225-45-17-W Volvo V70 D5 165bhp (03) 1,000 miles May 4, 2011

I have just switched from Michelin Pilot Primacy as the cost was going to bankrupt me. I drive 600miles/week on duel carriageway and sweeping A roads, these tyres are a huge step forwards with regards to ride comfort, and the dry grip is exceptional. I can't mark them down for wet grip as it's been so dry recently.
There is a bit of noise when on concrete duel carriageway but nothing antisocial.
I bought them for Â£101 each fitted so they are not the cheapest available but if you enjoy a fast smooth ride then I can see very little that another tyre could do better.

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