Volvo
(235/50 R18 V) on
a combination of roads
for 9,000
average miles
This is my follow-up review to the one I posted last year. LM005 have done some 7 000 km since then,
Dry grip fine, secure ald predictible as before. Wet gip almost perfect, I dare to say (braking, accelerating, aquaplanning). Even the wet noise (that typical wet whinig) is better than expected.
Snow performence (we have some proper winter in Poland!) is as expected: good, reliable, surefooted. The AWD activates seemlessly as it should. The only downside is compacted snow behaviour but it could be the ice layer to influence that feeling. In the slush however they are pretty solid.
Comfort (NVH, potholes, rough surfaces) as good as when new, despite being XL (Extra Load) spec.
The wear is visible, but still I find it just normal. They will easily last a couple of seasons more without compromising safety.
Would certainly buy again.