Volvo s60 D5 (163) Tyres

I can't exactly recall the original CrossClimate (even though I did drive it with the same car way back when) to compare its grip but a shocking improvement over CrossClimate 2 and let's not even speak about the CrossClimate+ that for some reason replaced CrossClimate in Latvia.

I got CrossClimate 3's around the end of autumn in Latvia right around the time that morning frost started to set in and I was immediately blown away by how despite being well aware that the roads which looked wet were quite possibly actually iced over, my internal autopilot would just go: "pff, what a nice summer day," and drive like it was +18°C and slightly damp. And shockingly the car would typically behave like it was indeed a cool summer day. This is not how the older model felt or behaved in similar conditions - you definitely got the feeling that the old tire was close to its designed limits of a surprise frost in western Europe.

However on the first real winter day I did almost slide into a barrier when all of a sudden what appeared to be the usual maybe ice turned out to, indeed, be black ice and it was only the combo of Volvo DSTC and my many years of experienced that somehow managed to shed speed while sliding at a slight angle and then narrowly make the turn, if disgracefully. As such, these tires seem to work well sub-limit and have sufficient grip in almost every paved turn in Latvia but at least for me and my particular car give little warning for where that limit is going to be. That and my lack of a race track to drive on means I don't intentionally do driving at or over the limit.

Overall intentionally braking hard on ice to test for road conditions feels quite a lot less sketchy with CrossClimate 3 compared to previous model but it's also been years since we previously had a real winter, so I'm comparing experiences almost a pandemic apart and it also could be (mainly) due to improved threshold braking technique that the car now feels less sketchy when sliding on ice.

Overall probably not the winter tire for the nastiest Nordic situations or for bad drivers but at the same time definitely not as bad as most people would claim, since the store selling them to me thought I was a complete lunatic for trying to use them on barely maintained rural roads in actual winter conditions. If I had the suspension and wheels for it, I'd probably get the CrossClimate 3 Sport for hopefully better handling.

Regarding comfort and noise, pretty decent. Certainly better than any winter tire I have ever had in terms of steering feel or road noise. Real summer tires are nicer but I just never manage to wear two sets out before the rubber gets old, so I much prefer buying all seasons that actually will eventually wear out before they turn into glass. No idea about the new CrossClimate 3 but the previous CrossClimate 2 was probably on par with fresh cheap tires when severely worn.

Not a bad tyre, it handles pretty good difficult conditions

Tyres was OK but just at it's 8th month started to crack all over. Turkey very hot place and I think this tire not suits here.

I've never reviewed tyres before but decided to due to the potential safety issues related to these tyres.
I had 4 fitted to my Volvo and first impressions were excellent, grip was superb and the ride quality was decent. The problem has been that as they have gotten closer to the end of their life they have become dangerous. One front tyre suffered an instant deflation when the inner 2 inches of rubber wore through to the banding, and with the tyre in general good condition. And now the rear tyre has done exactly the same but this time manifesting itself as a very bad vibration.

Had these fitted in July 2022 on a deal (still not worth it). When new, better than budget tyres in the wet, competent enough for some spirited driving along country road (which is most of my journeys). Currently along some muddy and icy lanes as well as town driving. Will grip enough under heavy braking. That's where the good bits end. These tyres lasted 6-7 months and now they're on the markers. To add insult to injury my fuel economy has dropped 5mpg since having them fitted. These last few weeks they have been bordering on dangerous, spinning up even in the slightest bit of damp, never had a tyre let go like that with a bit of tread left on it. Suffice to say they were pretty ropey in the recent icy conditions. Avoid at all costs.

I have been running these on the back of my Volvo as a pair. They are comfortable for daily use and not noisy at all. In terms of grip in my opinion they do really well and when pushing on they are predictable and controllable in the dry. In the wet they are also very stable. Can't comment on longevity as have only had them for 3 months on the rear so wear will be minimal. For the cost can't complain at all- near enough "established premium" manufacturers for a far less cost. I'd definitely but again.

Very low grip in wet Never buy again

The worst tyres I have been used in my life. I have tried this brand after my old Continental tyres. Pricing of this tyres were very close to Petlas, Kumho and Falken but the vehicle doesn't stop while braking, even at low speeds. I made a big mistake to choose this new brand. Also handling is so weak too. I have to lower my speed more down as usual before cornering. Noise level is same as my old tyres. For safety on road, be aware to use this brand. Lastly, I will never buy it again.

There are budget tyres, then there are Sailun Attrezzo's. These things are atrocious. When I purchased my car some clown had fitted these to it all round. I am now changing them and they are not even half worn. Dangerous in dry conditions, lethal in wet conditions. Abysmal breaking distance, terrible handling. The list goes on. The noise is borderline obnoxious as well. It sounds like someone has tape sand paper to the tyres when you're driving along.

How these meet EU safety standards I cannot fathom. They are on the same level as a £15 remould from a backstreet tyre shop.

These came fitted on a 2nd hand Volvo S60 D5, now bear in mind this is a heavy very torque-y car.....
Generally a LOT of lateral motion, no idea what the sidewalls were made of (cheese?) but no matter what road surface or speed there was a terrible feeling of wallow which initially made me think my suspension was shot.
In the dry at low speeds these were acceptable but at motorway speeds these things were terrifying, you could feel the grip breaking and they tramlined like crazy. Under heavy breaking in the dry you got terrible vibration / wobble and again you could feel the grip going.
In the wet these tyres are LETHAL. Now the S60 is a heavy car and generally is very planted but frankly these tyres gave me the cold sweats on several occasions even in a straight line (tramlining plus breaking grip at high speed)
As for wear I'll never know, I ditched these after 2 weeks for some Eagle Assymetric 3's and never looked back.

Coming from Dunlop SportMaxx RT, decided to give a try to the latest Michelin Pilot Sport (4). The Dunlop's only lasted for about 20000km. Confortable tyre, but not that sporty feeling, and it doesn't last... at all...

So, as I wanted a sports tyre, with a decent mileage, I went to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (treadwear 320), as per advise on my tyres garage.

As the tyres where bedding in, I starded to feel increase in vibration. Re-calibrated wheels quite a few times, until we started noticing the tyres wheres deforming, and had to take them off...

90% of my driving is on motorway at legal speed (120km/h).

The tyres actually seem to be very confortable, with high levels of grip, bot wet and dry, but I was not expecting the deforming, from a Michelin Tyre. I think that the wear would be fine also, but could not rate for sure, because they where only used in cold/rainy weather.

Had these tyres on the front for only 11 months and around 8000 miles and they're almost down to the wear blocks. The S60 is a heavy, powerful car and known for getting though tyres but expected Hankooks to last a bit longer @ £75 each. The grip and feel have been great, much better than the cheapies I bought the car with, but have become progressively noisy and seem to reverberate every bump and pothole back into the cabin now. I'm waiting for some Michelin Primacy 3's to put on the front, more expensive but I value grip over wear.