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Tire Replacement V70 T5 FYI V70-XC70 2001

posted by  someone claiming to be Ron C on  Tue Jan 27 03:41 CST 2004 [RELATED]

After 40k miles I replaced the OEM 17" Michelin's with Bridgestone's Potenzas RE950,235/45WR17's.(Tire Rack $165 each) and have put 16k Potenza miles on to date. I did this for two reasons 1)reduce torque steer and 2) improved wet handling.The torque steer has improved greatly which I attribute to the Potenzas directional rotation design.The wet driving ,we have plenty in northern VA,is also noticeably improved --no hydro planeing.Also tread wear is holding up.Gas milage @ 65mph is at 27 mpg,30lbs psi. Disclaimer I have no personal or professonal connection to/with Bridgestone.
2001 V70 T5 56k miles syn oil only.






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