Tires: 215/65 R15

**Stephenxc** · 08-13-2016, 03:51 AM

Hello.
It is that time again when I need to look at All Season Tires for our 2002 Volvo XC70.

I am a big fan of the Michelin Defender Tires, but I just thought I would ask here if anyone has any input.
We want the longest lasting and if possible most quiet/comfortable tire.

Thanks.
Stephen

**Astro14** · 08-13-2016, 04:32 AM

For value - I recommend the General Altimax RT-43. Smooth, long lasting, good tires. No tire lasts a truly long time on this car. I get 30 - 40,000 out of tires on the XC...and 60,000 on the V70.

The size for an XC is 215/65R16, however. 215/65R15 is for 80s muscle cars...

More here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...inLoadRating=S

Do not buy a tire with a speed range less than H. You need the stronger construction of an H rated tire.

More here: http://www.barrystiretech.com/speedratings.html

**Allgonquin** · 08-13-2016, 05:05 AM

I just put a set of Altimax's on my 2004, based on the recommendations of this board. Huge improvement from the worn out Chicom bricks that were on the car when I bought it. Very smooth. Time will tell on the mileage. Reasonably priced - I was out the door of my local mom and pop tire store for about $480 including mounting, balancing, disposal, sales tax and everything.