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#134 of 143 Re: Conflicting info about wheels for my volvo XC90 !!! [polar_bear] by phmaddnes Jul 07, 2009 (5:04 am)
Replying to: polar_bear (Jun 26, 2009 7:55 am) Here are the specs for my 2006 XC90 tire and rims;   Tires: 235/65 R17 Rims: 5 Lug 17" X 7" Rims Lug patters 5x108mm Width 7J   Hope that helps. PH
#135 of 143 Re: Conflicting info about wheels for my volvo XC90 !!! [phmaddnes] by jim314 Jul 07, 2009 (6:50 am)
Replying to: phmaddnes (Jul 07, 2009 4:55 am) Just any wheel that has the correct bolt hole pattern--number of holes and diameter of circle the holes are on--is not sufficient to insure a fit on a specific vehicle. There is also the wheel backspacing or offset and the whole design of the wheel to accommodate the brake calipers. Also the hole in the center of the wheel must be the correct size to fit on the hub.   So just any prospective replacement wheel for an XC90 is 17" diameter with a 5-108 bolt pattern might not fit. Certainly you must be skeptical of any 16" wheels for the XC90. See this.   Check out TireRack.com for wheels for this vehicle.
#136 of 143 Re: Did anyone get full replacement costs? [hedhuntr1] by marjanovic Aug 16, 2009 (8:16 am)
Replying to: hedhuntr1 (Oct 17, 2006 8:38 am) Amazing! The same thing happened to me at Ithaca Maguire Volvo. New tires were also Pirelli (they said they have to put the same brand!?) and now, just 9k later, I have the same problem - again. I like the car, but these tire problems seriously prevent me from buying it again.
#137 of 143 235/55 R17 instead of 235/65 R17 by lamant Sep 28, 2009 (3:18 pm)
Hi,   I currently have 235/65 R17 on my 2005 XC90 2.5T and was wondering if I could use my old winter tires 235/55 R17 on my car?   Thanks for your help.
#138 of 143 Re: last volvo purchase [jim314] by alphahotelbrav Oct 06, 2009 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: jim314 (Nov 08, 2007 5:36 pm) I have a 2006 XC90 V8, and I've been searching and researching pretty heavily for the past two weeks on tires and wheels. Some of this might help...   Being a proud owner of a Volvo can be a very lonely thing, particularly when it comes to tires (and wheels). I live in Denver, and expecting typical mile-high snow this year, as well as the obligatory trips to the mountains. I wanted to buy a second set of rims to mount winter tires on so I could simply switch them out in the garage as needed, without the hassle of scheduling and waiting at the tire place.   I was originally sold on the Blizzaks, and may still end up with them, but the unique size of the 18" wheels puts us Swedish car lovers in a special group, including pricing. The Blizzaks have been the #1 rated tire for snow for the past several years, because their structure, which, for simplification, has a very soft compound which improves the ride, marginally improves the traction, but mostly makes them wear quickly (most high end performance tires, Pirelli and the like, are also plagued with soft compounds). Add that distinction to an AWD, very heavy vehicle, and you can expect two seasons with conservative driving. You can pick up a set of Blizzaks in the OE size of 235/60R18 for about $115 from TireRack. The new model is rated similarly, and, of course, more expensive,   In shopping around, I have found that the Hankook I Pike is a little more aggressive, but STUDDABLE, the Blizzack is not. The Hankook is heavily siped, and actually looks as though it will handle pooled water better. Although no tire makes iced roads managable, a studded tire will help some.   A word about Michelin (X-ice). If you can afford them, buy them. Hands down, the best tire on the market. The LTX M/S is a fabulous all-season (not quite as good as a true Winter snow tire in heavy snow). My '94 Toyota 4X4 is a tire eater, I put an honest 90,000 miles a set of LTX M/S on a vehicle that typically went through a set almost any other tire in 25,000. I didn't buy another set of the LTX because I don't expect the truck to go the distance (200k+ now) for the amount of $ another 4 would cost. Off-road, highway, snow, heavy Southeastern US rain, they never gave me any trouble. I can't wait for my existing Goodyear RS-A's to wear out, which shouldn't take long.   So, now the wheels. In an earlier post, there was mention about not being able to mount just any 5-bolt wheel to the Volvo. They are completely right. Even the hub size is EXTREMELY important, as is the wheel offset, which is the measurement of the edges of the wheel with respect to where it attaches to the hub. You can calculate the adjustment for the wheel offset differences HERE. For the AWD owners, the wheel slips 1/16 of an inch before the computer starts shifting power, having the wheel fit perfectly is important to keep that system working properly. I looked for steel wheels, no such luck. I have found several alloy wheels in the 18" size, but the hub size is 65.1 (for the XC90, it's 67.1) Here is a very good article about getting wheels and tires for Volvos, including some important specs. I'm still searching, I may end up trying to find some more OEM wheels, but because they're so special, everyone is really proud of them, and not letting them go without a fiscal fight.   Going smaller is an option, but not a good one. Smaller wheels/tires allow for more torque to be applied at the contact point, increasing the chance for slipping on slick surfaces, which is more important when a heavy vehicle is moving, than trying to get it started. It will affect the way the drive system is set up too, and the clearance problems will be significant (even with a replacement wheel of the same size, the offset can cause the wheel/tire to rub or make contact.   Hope this helps. The Blizzaks are good, very good, but the Hankooks will probably last longer. The Michelins will probably be even better.
#139 of 143 Re: XC90 Tires - What to replace with? [tuck] by deraltemann Nov 11, 2009 (7:16 am)
Replying to: tuck (Dec 29, 2008 10:33 am) I realize your original e-mail was a year ago, but just wanted you to know how right you are about lehmans. I bought an XC90 new in 2004 and have added a S80 AWD this past year. They have done nothing but treat me right. Kurt
#140 of 143 2007 Volvo XC90 Problem by steveniovan3 Nov 11, 2009 (5:55 pm)
I am also having an alinment Problem with my Tires. But I am also hearing a Noise when I go over a depression in the Asphalt. I think that it can not be the Struts because they look alright. I dont want to Change my Tires Every year because they are Pirelli Scorpion ATR They Cost about 400$ ea . Can anyone Help me?
#141 of 143 Brake dust solution? by jonds Nov 15, 2009 (3:21 pm)
Has anyone tried "Kleen Wheels Brake Dust covers"? They're sold at Auto Barn and are supposed to keep the brake dust away from your wheels.   http://www.autobarn.net/xxkleen.html   Here's part of what they say:   "Made of high strength aluminum alloy. This amazing product fits securely between the hub and wheel just like an inside hubcap. The patented turbo-venting design enhances brake cooling.   They are very easy to install, (Fits in the wheel just like an inside hubcap), turbo vented, and most of all, they keep your wheels shiny clean. Once you purchase Kleen Wheels Dust Shields for your vehicle you will never have to scrub your wheels again!"   If they work they are worth it, as I hate cleaning my wheels every week (should be more but don't want to spend more time than that). I'd love to hear if anyone has had any experience (good or bad) with these.   /Jon Replies to this message: steveniovan3 (Nov 21, 2009 5:08 pm)
#143 of 143 Re: Brake dust solution? [jonds] by steveniovan3 Nov 21, 2009 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: jonds (Nov 15, 2009 3:21 pm) Hey I have actually tried those and they are very good I dont hate cleaning my rims but it seems that it is very good

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