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Re: Whining Noise - 2004 [zeen]
by dmcdude
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Oct 16, 2006 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: zeen (Sep 10, 2006 12:18 pm)
Hey I had this same problem on my XC90. turns out the wheel bearings had gone on the back wheels.
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Did anyone get full replacement costs?
by hedhuntr1
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Oct 17, 2006 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2006 3:53 pm)
I had my first set of Pirelli's replaced at 15k miles. At 9k I noticed a problem with bizarre wear and noise. I took it in and they said it could be "blah, blah, blah" and checked the alignment etc. Of course they knew the problem. The agreed to replace them at 14k miles but only ate half the cost, saying Pirelli would have replaced them if I had less than 9k miles. I wll never buy anothe rVolvo and I will never go to Crown dealership in NC again. THey screwed up more than they fixed each time i brought it in.
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- #33 of 143
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2005 xc90 michelin uneven tire wear
by rashidi
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Oct 18, 2006 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: jccai1 (Jun 26, 2007 2:06 pm)
I have a 2005 xc90 v8 with 22k miles. I noticed uneven tire wear from the 1st week of ownership. the dealer has performed 4 alignments in one year. Two tires (primarily front) need to be replaced and the rear ones are almost done, since all have been rotated several times. The uneven tire wear is NOT normal and there is a defect.
Unfortunately, volvo will not admit to a defect. The tire wears out at the edge (called feathering) and I also hear whinning/humming noise.
I had the exact same problem on my new 1997 camry, and they finally replaced the front suspension at 40k miles.
I love my volvo, however, can't imagine buying new tires every year.
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Re: 2005 xc90 michelin uneven tire wear [rashidi]
by robriz
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Oct 21, 2006 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: rashidi (Oct 18, 2006 9:34 am)
We recently decided it was time for new tires on our '05 T6. The Michelins were good for 25K miles but we were approaching 30K and there was very uneven wear - the outside tread band was bald on 3 tires. We first took it to our dealer for scheduled maintenance who informed us about a recall on the alignment/suspension. We purchased 4 new Pirelli Scorpion Zero's for the car from NTB and then went back to the dealer for the recall work. Anyone else heard of the recall? I agree it is the car and not the tires - unfortunately, there are not many tire options for this car - and it is even more disappointing that the V8 model did not offer a different size to correct this problem.
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- #35 of 143
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [Mr_Shiftright]
by houstonken
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Oct 22, 2006 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2006 3:53 pm)
My wife picked up a nail on her 2006 XC 90. I looked at the front tire and noticed significant tread wear. The car has 14,000 miles on these tires and I doubt they will lat to 17,000 miles.
Needless to say I am not getting these Pirelli Scorpions again. ANyone have any recommendations on some good replacement tires. Durability is my primary consideration. My wife could drive o ver a mine field and not notice the bumps.
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- #36 of 143
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [houstonken]
by guyf
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Oct 22, 2006 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: houstonken (Oct 22, 2006 5:35 am)
Nokian WR's.
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [houstonken]
by hedhuntr1
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Oct 23, 2006 (2:34 am)
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Replying to: houstonken (Oct 22, 2006 5:35 am)
The michelins worked much better for me when i had my pirrellis replaced.
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [houstonken]
by jtla
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Oct 23, 2006 (9:21 pm)
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Replying to: houstonken (Oct 22, 2006 5:35 am)
You can find many choices at tirerack.com. Personally, I will consider Bridgestone Dueler G/L Alenza or Yokohama Geolandar. Both are inexpensive and have got some good reviews from XC90 owners.
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Call Volvo to complain
by rashidi
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Oct 24, 2006 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: jccai1 (Jun 26, 2007 2:06 pm)
2005 XC90 V8 w/ michelins -- 22k miles -- uneven tire wear on outer edges.
Volvo Customer service can be reached at 800-458-1522. Please call to complain, maybe something will get corrected. The lady said Volvo definitely would like to hear from disatisfied owners.
I had the regional Volvo rep look at my '05 V8 XC90 twice because of my tire complaints. There have been four alignments in one year, but uneven wear continues. I will end up spending ~$1000 for michelins + alignment within 1.5years of owning the vehicle. That's $55/month just for tires!
I love the vehicle, however, the excessive tire wear (bald on outer edges, front tires) is unacceptable.
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Re: Call Volvo to complain [rashidi]
by nelaco
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Nov 10, 2006 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: rashidi (Oct 24, 2006 5:43 am)
The right number for Volvo is 800-458-1552.
Pirelli contacted me regarding this issue. My car has 25.5k miles so they'll give me 50% prorate. I am not sure what they are replacing them with nor how much will be out of pocket. I'll update once it is all done.
Nelson
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