The XC70 comes with Pirelli P Zero Scorpion's.
These are advertised as a sort of 4x4 tyre.. typical on the soft roaders.. such as the BMW X5.
So far the car has stayed on normal roads, but with plenty of water, mud etc.
In large pools of standing water, the tyres readily clear the water away and the steering is barely tugged one way or the other.
Pulling away from junctions, you don't feel the 4WD being activated, so plenty of grip.
The only downside - which feels quite a big one is the tyre noise at cruising speed on motorway - at 50mph it's quiet enough in the cabin, by 70mph the noise is starting to build and 80mph brings quite a bit.
I also noticed some booming noise from the back. Not sure if that was the road or the car.
my XC70 website is now up and running www.carfun.org
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