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143 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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Replying to: hoosbest (Nov 21, 2006 6:59 pm) |
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Replying to: lovnthevolvo1 (Sep 28, 2007 9:51 am)
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Replying to: frog_powers (Sep 11, 2007 9:51 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (Sep 11, 2007 10:57 pm) |
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Replying to: frog_powers (Sep 11, 2007 9:51 am) |
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I have new Michelin tires after 18K on my XC90. This will be my last Volvo purchase after attempting to get new tires with Volvo and Pirelli. As of 9/25/07 Volvo America states that you will be partially reimbursed based on tread wear, it must be less than 3/32 and under 24K mileage. I don't care how long these companies have been in business and what kind of products they have produced in the past, they are sending a different message by jeopardizing your safety and not owning up to it.
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I have 2006 XC90 2.5T with Pirelli Scorpion installed and I agree with most of postings on this thread that it is highly unusual to have tire replacement at early stage. I somehow feel lucky that  28,000+ miles only then that I got notice from service that I should replace my tires the soonest. Mine has some "uneven" capping issues but I would equate this to several incidents that I had to do emergency hard stop thus screaching my tires. I have asked the dealership service about the tire wear issue and they said that Pirelli tires are "softer" tires giving more grip on the road and the XC90 safety are rated based on this. They gave me advice that if I ever consider buying other tires that are "harder" (which equates to longer thread life) I should also take into consideration the safety aspect where it affects the stability control of the vehicle. I am now shopping for a new set of tires that are between "soft" and "hard" probably a thread wear grade of 350+. Thanks to the users who suggested several brands and models - I'm looking at Bridgetone Dueler - we'll see then. 
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Replying to: donteven (Oct 15, 2007 12:11 pm)
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Replying to: jim314 (Nov 08, 2007 5:36 pm)
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