What are the best tyres for overall driving conditions with good wet grip and low road noise for a Volvo V70?

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What are the best tyres for overall driving conditions with good wet grip and low road noise for a Volvo V70?

Our V70 has 215x55ZR16 tyres that are getting short on tread. What are the best replacement tyres? I am looking for good 4 season performance (accepting that they will be a compromise compared with specialist summer or winter tyres) with low noise levels as this can be intrusive with the Pirelli P6000 tyres it was originally sold with (2001).

Asked on 2 November 2012 by Dr Mike

Answered by Honest John

If you want all season tyres then Vredestein Qautracs or Bridgestone A001s. But a very nice standard tyre this size is the Toyo J48.

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