volvo v70 d5 - falkner tyres?

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Tue 13 Jul 2010 10:29
volvo v70 d5 - falkner tyres? - auxie

hi all i need a new set of tyres for my v70 d5 and have read sone good reports on the falkner fk452 anyone any views? the other tyres im considering are the dunlop sport maxx or the goodyear F1

Edited by auxie on 13/07/2010 at 10:30

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Tue 13 Jul 2010 20:14
volvo v70 d5 - falken tyres? - auxie

Sorry it should of course be falken tyres

Edited by auxie on 13/07/2010 at 20:15

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Tue 13 Jul 2010 21:28
volvo v70 d5 - falkner tyres? - jon-

If you don't mind spending money on tyres one volvo driver really likes the Contiental Sport Contact 5Ps and they're winning all the group tests! www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Continental/ContiSportC...m

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Tue 13 Jul 2010 21:44
volvo v70 d5 - falkner tyres? - thegasman

I have Falken ZE-912 all round on my car and they are excellent.

Martin

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Wed 21 Jul 2010 14:24
volvo v70 d5 - falkner tyres? - auxie

I went for the faken 452 in the end due the number of good reports on various motoring forums and have to say on first impressions they are excellent ,dry /wet grip is very good and they seem as good as the dunlop sport maxxs i had previous, but a sight cheaper , £335 pounds for four 225-45-17 fitted and balanced i also noticed there made in japan and not china or thailand as many mid range tyres seem to be

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