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Replying to: jim314 (Nov 08, 2007 5:36 pm)
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Replying to: donteven (Nov 10, 2007 9:44 am) My wife's 2007 XC90 3.2 came with Michelin 4X4 Synchrone (235/65-17) and they only have about 5500 miles on them so I cannot say how they will wear.
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Replying to: jim314 (Nov 10, 2007 12:48 pm) The 4X4 Synchrone is described as having superior all weather traction, starting tread 13/32". "Energy™ MXV4®: Get More Miles For Your Money; Enjoy A Quiet, Comfortable Ride; Go Farther With Each Tank Of Gas; 400 A A http://www.michelinman.com/michelinman/action/tires/find-by-tire-size/compare/ "Plus 4x4 Synchrone®: Experience Grip In All Seasons; 380 AA A " Both tires are rated at 51 psi max and I set them at 40 psi cold despite the fact that the tire placqards recommend a somewhat lower pressure. The MXV4 Plus is rated at a higher load-- 1984lbs. (at 51 psi) vs 1804lbs. (at 51 *psi) for the 4x4 Synchrone.
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Replying to: jim314 (Nov 10, 2007 5:25 pm) |
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My wife and I purchased a used 04 XC90 and have had the vehicle for less than a year. After 3 months, our front tires outside tread, Michelin Pilots, wore down to 2/32. We have had 3 alignments and numerous appointments with Volvo and Discount Tire about the situation. We have just been informed that the back tread is now down to 2/32 and we haven't had the vehicle a full year. We are past the warranty and now have to pay out of pocket for a new set of tires. I would like to know if anyone has any recommendation's? There has to be something defective with the vehicle.
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Looking for a 4 season tire (17") for XC90 and not impressed with winter traction of OEM tires. I am considering the following: Nokian WR SUV Goodyear Fortera Triple Tread Michelin All Terrain (in the 17" size it has an LTX M&S hybrid tread pattern) Any recommendations by those that have driven them on the XC90 would be appreciated. Interested in your comments relative to handling, noise, ride and wear. Thanks |
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Replying to: louharry (Nov 15, 2007 5:35 pm) |
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Replying to: dmcdude (Oct 16, 2006 7:57 am) |
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My 2006 Volvo XC90 is the worst car I have ever had. My car has under 24K miles and needs new tires already, as many other people have written about. It has also had to have replaced 18 months later corroded and rear rotors and bearings. I originally took the car in to check out a rubbing type of noise in the front column that after reading others' complaints seems to be a common problem. How it turned out to be corroded rear rotors is beyond me, and them for that matter. First they claimed we must have had the car submerged under water (while the rest of the vehicle remained in pristine condition with no evidence of water). Then they suggested we had the car up north in snow conditions. We live year round in Florida. Deel Volvo of Coral Gables FL expected us to pay for it ($3,000+). We refused to pay and said we would leave the car with them and start litigation. They ended up footing the bill and told us "it was a one time courtesy" repair like they were doing us a big extended favor. I just took the car in for its 3rd 7500 mile service and they rotated the tires (which by the way they mentioned nothing about the tire tread until I asked them about it) and now the tires make a lot of noise as if I am driving a jeep wrangler with the top down. They said to me before I left, "you will hear a "whirring" noise from the tires, it's nothing." The steering, brake system, wheel system on this car is terrible. If you want to give yourself a huge headache, spend loads of money on constant repairs and labor rip offs, get this car. Volvo corporate is no better, offering no solutions or help in answering questions. Their roadside assistance program is slow, with rude and unprofessional site employees. I did not receive any response from Volvo when I sent a complaint in about one of their roadside assistance service guys. I cant wait to get rid of this car and unfortunatety have another 18 months to go. If you ask me Volvo is hiding a lot, and the safety of this vehicle is at question.  
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I was about to purchase a new XC90 on the 24 month/24000 lease plan. I'm kinda' worried that I'll have to replace the tires before lease end. May be enough to make me buy some other car. What brands of tires are brand new XC90s equipped with and are they any good? |
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