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I have a Volvo XC60 diesel AWD and am about to change the tyres. I currently have Pirelli P Zero Rosso 230/60/18 103V I drive regularly to Scotland and Italy and pull a large caravan. I am looking for a tyre that will give a better mileage that the Pirellis on which I have managed 15,000 miles. I was thinking of changing to Goodyear Wrangler HP AW, which I have heard are better, or Michelin Latitude Diamaris, which are at least £30 per tyre more but are they worth it? What would you suggest?

Asked on 9 October 2011 by MG, Worthing

Answered by Honest John
The trouble is, Pirelli P Zero Rossos give very good grip and road feel on the XC60. All those I've driven have been on P Zero Rossos. Unless readers come up with positive experience of Wranglers or Latitudes on an XC60, I'd stick with the P Zero Rossos or Pirelli Scorpions. More at www.tyrereviews.co.uk

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