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Which tyres for a Nissan X-Trail?

What tyres should I get for my mark 2 X-Trail? Currently it's on Dunlops. In the past I have looked at surveys in Which? and Auto Express and chosen Continentals, mainly for performance in the wet. I can not find a similar survey for 4X4s. I do go off road.

Amazing front tyres have done 40,000 miles, compared to 20-25000 on previous cars (S60 and Alfa 156). Looks as if rears will go on for ever!

Asked on 30 December 2012 by John WG

Answered by Honest John
Grandtreks seem to suit X-Trails. See www.tyrereviews.co.uk Auto Express always favours Continental because Continental hosts its tyre tests. But Continentals usually come 2nd in Michelin tyre tests and sometimes even beat Michelins.
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