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Re: Yokohama Geolander [jtla]
by astrand
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Feb 18, 2007 (12:50 pm)
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Replying to: jtla (Jan 06, 2007 8:42 am)
We have done the same on our '05 XC90 and ditched the Pirelli's. Our dealership replaced 2 tires at 12K as they couldn't deny how bad the tires were wearing out. After 25K I decided to get rid of the Pirelli's and go to the Yokohamas. So far so good.
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Goodyear Eagle ResponseEdge?
by jccai1
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Jun 26, 2007 (2:06 pm)
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It's been a while since any new postings here. Any opinions on this GY tire? I noticed it on TireRack and it's one of the few all-season tires available in 235/60R18. Much cheaper than the Michelin. Load factor is compatible with the XC90, too. Customer comments on TireRack seem mostly positive, but all of them seem to drive sedans. Just curious what XC90 owners think.
Replies to this message:
- Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2006 3:53 pm)
- zeen (Sep 10, 2006 12:18 pm)
- rashidi (Oct 18, 2006 9:34 am)
- rashidi (Oct 24, 2006 5:43 am)
- zeen (Jan 03, 2007 7:16 pm)
- rashidi (May 22, 2007 6:23 am)
- rexblue (Jun 02, 2007 4:46 pm)
- gdclnfn (Jun 18, 2007 1:25 pm)
- jccai1 (Jun 26, 2007 2:12 pm)
- rman75 (Aug 02, 2007 8:13 am)
- icequeen (Sep 15, 2007 10:14 am)
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Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Sep 07, 2006 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: jccai1 (Jun 26, 2007 2:06 pm)
This topic is for Volvo XC90 owners who are experiencing unusual tire wear, and for suggestions from them, and from the general community, on what to do about it.
MrShiftright
Host
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Re: Pirelli Replaces all four tires as goodwill gesture [phl1]
by tirepro
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Sep 07, 2006 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2006 3:53 pm)
I seem to be noticing that there are many XC90 owners with tire problems. the one common denominator is the car. Everyone is so quick to blame the tires. If your tires are wearing fast and uneven, cupping or feathering it is not the fault of the tire. the vehicle is either out of alignment or there is some kind of mechanical problem with the car. I have worked in the tire industry long enough to know that some cars are just designed badly and will chew up tires regardless of the brand. Look at Tire Racks reviews for the Pirelli Scorpion and notice that every XC owner experiences the same problem, however that same tire on another vehicle does just fine. Is it the tire or the car? Also my experience has been if a car dealership is willing to replace tires that have worn early or uneven it is because they know their vehicle has a problem. Usually car manufactures will just try to push tire problems off to the tire manufacturer. Bottom line is if you vehicle's alignment is not correct then your tires will not last, no matter how many times you rotate them.
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Re: Pirelli Replaces all four tires as goodwill gesture [tirepro]
by phl1
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Sep 08, 2006 (6:52 pm)
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Replying to: tirepro (Sep 07, 2006 1:31 pm)
It is the combination of the Pirelli tires on the XC90 that is the problem. Other tires are wearing normally on the XC90 and this tire has a good track record on other vehicles. Volvo likely specifies alignment with a lot of toe-in, to aid stability at highway speeds by reducing oversteer. [Any techs out there who can comment on this?] The combination of the vehicle weight and the alignment, deform the blocks on the outside edges of the tire, causing the uneven wear (cupping). This wasn't caught in testing, so there is a problem in the fleet.
Running the maximum recommended pressure helps. The tire flexes less. However, the ride will be unacceptably rough unless the vehicle is fully loaded. Frequent tire rotation (every oil change) in an X pattern (swap LeftFront w/RightRear, RightFront w/LeftRear), should help even out the wear. Be aware that I haven't tried this rotation or read any feedback.
This is a 4600 lb. vehicle on relatively soft tires. The tires will wear. We drive gently, so our overall wear has been good. Its only the cupping that is unacceptable because of the noise and vibration.
You need good traction for safety, so don't look for the hardest tires you can find. You'll be trading away some of the (impressive) capabilities that can keep you out of trouble. This dynamic safety almost certainly factored into your decision to purchase this particular vehicle.
Its telling that Volvo/Pirelli have a new tire, replacing the Scorpion on the 2007 XC90.
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Whining Noise - 2004
by zeen
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Sep 10, 2006 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: jccai1 (Jun 26, 2007 2:06 pm)
I posted this on the problems board as well:
I have an '04 T5 with about 28k miles
It has been relatively trouble free. Lately however, I am getting a fairly loud whining/humming noise when I'm cruising in the 30-50 mph range. It sounds like I have snow tires but I have the original Michelins that came with the vehicle. Not sure if it's tires or transmission. Tires are wearing but look ok.
Any ideas?
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Re: Whining Noise - 2004 [zeen]
by guyf
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Sep 10, 2006 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: zeen (Sep 10, 2006 12:18 pm)
Rear wheel bearings.
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- #29 of 143
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [Mr_Shiftright]
by vac1127
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Sep 12, 2006 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2006 3:53 pm)
I havee a 205 XC90 with about 21k miles. I was told that I would need new tires in about 4000 miles. I also hear a whirring noise when I drive I asked Volvo about that and was told that all XC90 make this noise that it has something to do with the type of tires. Does anyone else have this noise? Also when I took my car in for service there was a recall that I had no knowledge of regarding outer tie rods and windshield wiper arms. these were replaced during the service but I was never notified of any recalls.
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Re: Pirelli Replaces all four tires as goodwill gesture [tirepro]
by volvoalabama
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Sep 24, 2006 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: tirepro (Sep 07, 2006 1:31 pm)
I have uneven wear on my tires but am not sure if it is uncharacteristic. I have an XC 90 with about 23,000 miles. It is a 2005. The front tires, along the edges, look all worn out, but the rest of the front tires, and teh back tires look okay. I also had to have brakes replaced at about 15,000 miles. I have had so many problems with this car, that I haven't paid much attention to the tires. I'm just fed up with Volvo at this point.
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