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by blastpipe
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Winter Tyres
Replies: 7
Views: 1060

Re: Winter Tyres

I'm told that cross-climate tyres are not a lot better in heavy snow and I should get the proper snow tyres fitted? I live in a bleak area of Yorkshire I have the B4 AWD The modern version of the cross climate tyres have improved their snow traction. There are plenty of other brands almost as good ...
by blastpipe
Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 Recharge EV chat
Topic: Condensation inside tailgate
Replies: 8
Views: 1725

Re: Condensation inside tailgate

Can get condensation on rear window if you've had wet clothes/shoes etc in the boot
by blastpipe
Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Winter Tyres - not from the dealer
Replies: 4
Views: 620

Re: Winter Tyres - not from the dealer

Don't get confused between winter tyres and all season tyres they are different things. Winter tyres are only for winter really. All season tyres are for all year but have more of a bias towards winter than summer tyres. Many all season tyres have the correct accreditation to use in parts of europe ...
by blastpipe
Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: Flag
Replies: 3
Views: 1482

Re: Flag

But...it's made in Belgium isn't it not Sweden?
by blastpipe
Wed Jul 12, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Car doesnt start after accident
Replies: 10
Views: 3141

Re: Car doesnt start after accident

Vossqe hasn't logged into the forum for over a year I doubt you'll get a reply.
by blastpipe
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: New Tyres
Replies: 26
Views: 5921

Re: New Tyres

Felindre wrote: Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:35 pm How can you tell which tyre they are, all I can see is michelin and the size...
The tread pattern is the only give away. That's a very common pattern used for all season tyres which gives improved winter ability.

I tend to use all season tyres these days..but then it's grim up north
by blastpipe
Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Where have you been
Replies: 4
Views: 1638

Re: Where have you been

Probably better asking in the website issues section which I believe is monitored by the host
by blastpipe
Tue May 23, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Storing Tyre Pressures
Replies: 8
Views: 711

Re: Storing Tyre Pressures

Calibration process is covered in "Wheels and Tyres" section of manual.
by blastpipe
Sun May 21, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Audi refugee pondering possible Spec losses after order
Replies: 6
Views: 1291

Re: Audi refugee pondering possible Spec losses after order

Look at the NIssan Qashqai. No spec changes and quick build even if not available from stock. Likely under £40k tax threshold too