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#1610 of 1649 Re: Let's talk tires [henkbw] by volvo_driver

Nov 09, 2008 (3:33 pm)

Replying to: henkbw (Nov 03, 2008 5:06 am)
Thanks for the info and to all for the info within the thread.
 
After a lot of my own research, I ended up purchasing and mounting four new Yokohama S.drive 235/40R18 95Y tires. So far, I can tell a noticeable difference in the way the car handles.

#1611 of 1649 Re: Problems with vibration at 50 mph [jeepwmnz] by leonsnave

Nov 18, 2008 (11:49 am)

Replying to: jeepwmnz (May 26, 2006 10:21 am)
It's not your tires. I've had the same problem, put on new top of the line Bridgestones and no change. Volvo admits they have a "slight vibration problem" but no fix offered. My 2004 C70 now shimmy's at 26 and 52 and occasionally when starting out. Have you had any success in resolving this problem?

#1612 of 1649 Re: Problems with vibration at 50 mph [leonsnave] by jeepwmnz

Nov 18, 2008 (11:59 am)

Replying to: leonsnave (Nov 18, 2008 11:49 am)
Fortunately, I was within the warranty time frame and filed a Lemon claim and was paid by them. It was a terrible problem. My new C70 is fine.

#1613 of 1649 Re: Problems with vibration at 50 mph [jeepwmnz] by leonsnave

Nov 19, 2008 (8:49 am)

Replying to: jeepwmnz (Nov 18, 2008 11:59 am)
Glad to hear it. Mine was represented to be a "tire" problem when bought used with 12000 miles. Just found out it was not tires but a problem Volvo has known about all along.

#1614 of 1649 Re: Let's talk tires [volvomax] by stanwict

Dec 22, 2008 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: volvomax (Oct 20, 2008 9:51 am)
You have a valid point! Who knows what I was thinking....
 
Anyways, I had to do the unthinkable and drive my C70 in the snow because my winter car let me down (our '99 VW Cabrio with 218,000 miles broke down for the first time ever - what a terrible car ). The Hankook's did great in the snow! As soon as the Cabrio is back on the road I'll wash up the C70 and put it back to bed. Good to know if I’m in a pinch the Volvo can make it around on the Hankooks which wasn’t an option at all with the Pirelli’s.

#1615 of 1649 Re: Let's talk tires [stanwict] by rschleicher

Mar 04, 2009 (3:57 pm)

Replying to: stanwict (Dec 22, 2008 12:22 pm)
I know this is entering late, but when I am due for replacement of my Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, one of the options I'm going to be looking at is the P-Zero Nero, which is available as an all-season tire, and not just a "summer" tirre. It also has a significantly better tread-wear rating than the Rosso's, and costs less. Presumably you give up a bit in grip, but the Rosso's are probably over-kill for a car like the C70. Heck, they are original equipment for some Ferrari models.
 
That said, I am pretty happy with the Rosso's although at just over 7k miles it is too soon to say how much wear I'll get out of them.

#1616 of 1649 2004 C70 ride is horrible - any suggestions? by luvhandle

May 07, 2009 (8:49 pm)

I have a 2004 C70 with 62K miles. The ride on smooth surfaces is good. The ride on regular city streets with bumps, holes etc. is absolutely terrible. The entire car shudders at the slightest irregularity in the road surface. This is affecting the body integrity - new rattles in the doors etc. I know I need new tires. The car pulls to the left, especially with fast acceleration; I plan on an alignment and new tires in the upcoming two weeks.
 
I am going to be commuting 200 miles a day to work soon. Not all of the roads are totally smooth. I'm concerned about this and don't want to damage the car.
 
Other than new tires and an alignment, is there ANYTHING else that can be done to make this car ride like something close to normal? My girlfriend has a Toyota Camry that costs about half as much as the C70. It has independent suspension that actually works. I really want to keep this car but I'm fed up with the ride. I've noticed that Hanook tires are recommended by others on this group. ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
 
I don't trust the dealership on these issues.

#1617 of 1649 Re: 2004 C70 ride is horrible - any suggestions? [luvhandle] by tomhew

May 08, 2009 (6:07 am)

Replying to: luvhandle (May 07, 2009 8:49 pm)
I also have a 2004 C70 and when I bought it (used) the dealer had 2. The first one that I tested sounded like yours. Awful, loose front, rattled, just awful. It had 36,000 miles on it. The one that I bought has only 27K on it and its tight, handles good (except turning radius) and is generally very nice to drive. I'd find a good "private" shop that specializes in Volvos and have them make a recommendation. Good Luck!

#1618 of 1649 Volvo Wheels & tires by tomhew

May 08, 2009 (6:10 am)

I have 3 good & 1 not so good spoked wheels & tires for sale for a 2004 C70. I hit a pot hole and damaged one of the wheels so I replaced all 4 with new tires. I live in the Allentown PA area and I'm willing to consider a reasonable offer.

#1619 of 1649 Re: 2004 C70 ride is horrible - any suggestions? [luvhandle] by qbrozen

May 08, 2009 (8:20 am)

Replying to: luvhandle (May 07, 2009 8:49 pm)
I agree with Tomhew. You gotta take it to a shop where they can put it on a lift and inspect all of your bushings, endlinks, mounts, etc.

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