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Re: Call Volvo to complain [rashidi]
by hoosbest
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Nov 21, 2006 (6:59 pm)
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Replying to: rashidi (Oct 24, 2006 5:43 am)
If you learn anything, let us know. Volvo hasn't fessed up to the many of us with the same issue. I am on my second set of tires and 4 alignments later with excessive outer edge wear on two different sets of Pirelli tires. I know it is not the driver since prior vehicles and SUVs have never had this happen. The car is driven at low speeds around town (averages 20mph) by a mom with two kids in the car. My solution is going to be simple. Sell the Volvo and buy the Audi Q7. This will be my last Volvo for awhile.
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Re: Call Volvo to complain [hoosbest]
by nelaco
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Nov 21, 2006 (7:10 pm)
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Replying to: hoosbest (Nov 21, 2006 6:59 pm)
OK, I just picked up my XC90 from the dealership. They replaced all 4 tires with new Pirelli Scorpion Zero. Out of pocket AFTER the 50% prorate....$488!!!!! What a rip off. I don't even know why I did it. I had already bought 4 Bridgestones for $560 from tire rack plus about $100 to get them installed. Now I am going to return them so my savings are minimal. I'll keep a close eye on these ones. They also did the 2 recalls. We love the car and now with the new tires it feels great again, but they have to do better than this to keep us buying back from them. Good luck all!
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [houstonken]
by houstonken
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Dec 16, 2006 (8:45 pm)
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Replying to: houstonken (Oct 22, 2006 5:35 am)
Update. Had front tires replace in early November with Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus. Odometer at a whopping 14,600 miles. My daughter's best friend's father is a manager at discount tire. He did not have kind things to say about the Pirelli Scorpions. Will probably replace the rear tires after Xmas.
I just can't believe an SUV with a $40K sticker has tires that won't even last 16,000 miles.
It will be a cold day in ____ before I ever buy a car with Pirelli tires on it.
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Re: Whining Noise - 2004 [guyf]
by jpgardella
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Dec 17, 2006 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: guyf (Sep 10, 2006 2:52 pm)
Had the same problem at 55k and 6 months left on my lease. I'm not happy with the $900 repair bill along with the news that the vehicle is ready for its 3rd brake job. Also replaced tires at 25k. Can't wait to get rid of it.
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [houstonken]
by tedr2
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Dec 18, 2006 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: houstonken (Oct 22, 2006 5:35 am)
We have the Michelins and we just past 30k and all have to be replaced not too bad but a bit less than i would like
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Re: Call Volvo to complain [rashidi]
by tedr2
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Dec 18, 2006 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: rashidi (Oct 24, 2006 5:43 am)
same prob here heavy front tire wear
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [houstonken]
by houstonken
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Dec 27, 2006 (8:01 pm)
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Replying to: houstonken (Dec 16, 2006 8:45 pm)
Replaced rear tires with some Yokohamas recommended by Discount Tire. Michelins on front and the Yokos on the back. Both sets have 50 to 60K mileage ratings. 16,200 miles on odometer. We looked at the tires and the wear was even all around the tires.
Sent email to Volvo with letters to Volvo NJ and the dealership. I have heard nothing. I called the tires defective and a hazard to all Volvo owners. Salesman at the dealership basically acknowledged that the Scorpions have caused some problems with his customers. Some recent customers have bought the XC 90 but demanded a different set of tires
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Good Replacements
by zeen
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Jan 03, 2007 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: jccai1 (Jun 26, 2007 2:06 pm)
My OEM Michelins lasted about 25,000 miles. Just got Kumho Solus'. Price was under $100 per tire. They are H rated with very good temp and mileage ratings and seem to grip well in wet weather. From my research, they seem to be pretty good in snow although they are certainly more of an all season tire.
Best deal was at treadepot.com
Based on these posts, it seems like 25,000 is the most you can expect for tires on this vehicle
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [houstonken]
by 137walter
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Jan 04, 2007 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: houstonken (Dec 16, 2006 8:45 pm)
I have gone through 2 sets of Mich2356018 tires, one set of Pirelli Scorpion tires and am now on a Bridgestone. The first set of Michelin's had unusual tire wear in the front- Volvo replaced the front tires, tie rod, angle gear, front ball joints all under warranty(18,000 miles). I purchased new rear tires at the same time. Next set lasted 25,000 miles, Pirelli's lasted 25,000 miles. Also several wheel hub kits, sway bars, tie rod repairs. I believe it is the car design and not the tires.
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Re: Volvo XC90 -- Unusual Tire Wear Issues [137walter]
by dhryan55
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Jan 08, 2007 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: 137walter (Jan 04, 2007 12:14 pm)
Agree it is car design... Also had original Michelins that needed replacing under 30k miles. New ones looking thin at 16k... My cousin has experienced the same deal...
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