Nokian WR?

[carl]

Searching Online for Nokian WR G2's for my 2005 XC70.
Can anyone with recent purchasing experience recommend a site that carries them?
Looks to me like there's no WR G3 that fits the OEM size. Thoughts?
Many thanks,
Carl

[Ars Gladius]

My understanding from Nokian's site is that the WR has been discontinued (at least in some markets). http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...name=Nokian+WR

If you are looking for a winter go with the Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV. If you are looking for a 4 season look at the WRG2 SUV or WRG3.

In either case, you may have to use 235/60/R16 instead (same overall diameter, slightly wider).

[Astro14]

For example: http://www.tiresbyweb.com/p-8981-nok...suv-tires.aspx

Or: http://simpletire.com/nokian-p215-65r16-t441521-tires

they're great tires...though I am not certain that this is the cheapest that they can be found...

[JRL]

I think 225/60/16 is closer to 215/65/16

[Ars Gladius]

The 235/60/R16 is the closest to stock except for width (still fits fine) and is usually a more common offering; but everything is within a ~1/2 of stock with both the 225 and 235, so I don't think there is an appreciable difference.

215/65/R16 - Diameter 27.0 - Width 8.46 - Circumference 84.8 - Side Wall 5.50 - Revs/Mile 747.2

225/60/R16 - Diameter 26.6 - Width 8.86 - Circumference 83.6 - Side Wall 5.31 - Revs/Mile 757.7

235/60/R16 - Diameter 27.1 - Width 9.25 - Circumference 85.1 - Side Wall 5.55 - Revs/Mile 744.5

[Ars Gladius]

they're great tires...though I am not certain that this is the cheapest that they can be found...

You guys are lucky down there in the US, the Nokians are running ~$200 CDN (+taxes and enviro fees) each up here in Canada.

[carl]

Thanks everyone....
My thinking is to get the G3 in case of future tire damage...
So which WR G3 to buy?
No 215/65/R16 available; JRL suggests the 225/60/R16; Any other thoughts?
Thanks,
Carl

[passleft]

I got the 235/60/16 in the WRG2 from STS Tires, they're all over New Jersey and most stores are familiar with the Nokians. They look great (a little more aggresive) and handle absolutely incredible. I have 40k miles on them and driving in the snow/rain stuff we had this morning I felt like I was driving on dry pavement.

[jkochis]

I have only had Nokians WR and now WRG2 and will replace in another 10k or less but I usually get 40-45k on a set.... Hands down excellent all season and couldn't be happier in snow.

[PGI007]

I just replaced the WRG2s (SUV) on my 05 XC70 and put some on the X1 as well. I just did a local dealer search on the Nokian site and had no problem getting sizes for either car. I went back to the stock 215/65/16 from the 235/60/16 I ran for the last 5 years. I didn't inquire about the WRG3 or future availability of the WRG2. I suppose you could carry an extra (or two) as a full spare and rotate it.