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#84 of 143 Re: Volvo XC90 Tires/Rotors [ipete] by donteven Mar 27, 2008 (7:20 am)
Replying to: ipete (Mar 24, 2008 6:34 am) Anyone interested in drafting a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?
#85 of 143 Re: Volvo XC90 troubles [donteven] by jim314 Mar 27, 2008 (8:33 am)
Replying to: donteven (Mar 27, 2008 7:15 am) I do not lightly go against the manufacturer's recommendation on tire inflation pressure, but it seems to me that the recommended pressures for US models are too low for smooth pavement. I inflate to 40 psi both in my 2004 V70 (Michelin MXV4 Plus Energy 195/65-15) and in my wife's 2007 XC90 3.2 FWD (Michelin 4x4 Synchrone 235/65-17), and I see no uneven tire wear. Both of these tire models have a max infl press of 51 psi, but 40 psi should still be OK in tires rated to 44 psi max.   I wish there was more informed discussion on the rationale for tire pressure recommendations. I do wonder if I could be reducing the tire contact patch, but until I read something authoritative which recommends against this practice or see some excess wear in the center, I am going to continue this. Excessive inflation could cause excessive wear to suspension components, but where we drive we are able to avoid potholes and don't have to just drive through them. Replies to this message: kylechoffman (Mar 31, 2008 10:09 am)
#86 of 143 2006 xc90 2.5T AWD in need of Pads and Tires by kylechoffman Mar 31, 2008 (10:09 am)
Replying to: jim314 (Mar 27, 2008 8:33 am) Took my XC in on Friday for 22500 mile servicing. Front pads were toast so spend 190 to have those replaced. Rear pads are at 8mm so those should be good for a while.   I asked about the tires at 17K and again on Friday and they said the fronts are at 3.32 and the backs at 2.32 - Not exactly sure how the rears would wear more than the fronts since this is a FWD suv most of the time but in any event, I didnt question the dealer since they have been great on service with me. Dialed up Volvo north america and filed a complaint this morning about an hour ago. Service guy from my dealer called me a few minutes ago and stated that Volvo NA will pick up 50 % of the cost on the tires and labor, replacing the tires with the same michelins that are on my xc. Service guy stated that the tires run 240 a tire plus 75 for labor/ install plus 45 for alignment so I would have to cover the alignment costs plus half of everything else - Just under 600 bucks.   I asked the service guy to contact Volvo NA to see if there were better tires that I could replace them with since im not entirely happy with the Michelins. They ride terribly and I dont go off rroad, in snow at all and it rarely rains here (San Diego). So for me, I want the quietest, smoothest ride for 30K miles.   Just updating all of you that you can still get a discount from volvo NA.
#88 of 143 Volvo XC90 Wheel Alignment by oldjim3 Mar 31, 2008 (7:10 pm)
Anyone on the forum knowledgeable about XC90 rear wheel alignment?   I have a 2004 XC90 T-6 with 85k miles on it. I have had what I consider good tire wear for most of it's life, but all of a sudden I apparently have a rear wheel camber problem and am eating up the inside of the rear tires. The problem seems to have developed in a short time period.   The vehicle is infrequently driven on very rough mountain roads but was recently subjected to this environment.    The weight load on the vehicle is normally a single person but I also always carry approximately 300 lbs of equipment in the rear of the vehicle. The last alignment check was at approx. 45k miles and no adjustments were required to the rear at that time.   The rear wheels have always previously set very square on the road regardless of the load being carried.   How is the camber of the rear wheels controlled?   Is there a torsion bar or other part that ages or might have failed?   Other thoughts?   Putting a new set of tires on the vehicle this week and want to promptly correct the problem.   Thanks for all help.   - OldJim
#89 of 143 Towing Warning by oldjim3 Apr 05, 2008 (9:46 pm)
This is additional feedback for those who read my discussion above regarding XC90 rear wheel alignment.   My dealer was able to immediately identify the problem and correct it. The problem was not camber (which is not really adjustable - you normally replace worn parts) but Toe instead. The rear tires were toed out and the inside of the tires were being scraped off at a very alarming rate.   The problem was identified as bent Toe Adjustment Bars. There are individual bars for each of the rear wheels and both of them were significantly bent in the approximately same relative location. It did not take long to recognize that some force had been applied to each of them that produced the bend and resulting Toe adjustment error.   The mystery was solved when I remembered having AAA tow the car to the dealer (you always tow an XC90 AWD on a flatbed) for service approximately one month earlier. The untrained tow truck driver apparently secured the car to the truck by chaining it down using the Toe Adjustment Bars instead of the tow attachments.   Once again a story of expecting experienced service personnel to know what they are doing, only to find that they cause more damage than they solve. Because of the location of the Toe Adjustment Bars, I suspect others will have a similar experience. Hopefully this note will prevent at least one instance.   Kudos to the Towing company that admitted their error and paid for an expensive repair and re-alignment. It would have been nice to have had the tires covered too but they were coming close to the end of their life anyway.   - OldJim
#91 of 143 Replacement Tires for 2006 XC90 by dveno May 08, 2008 (2:37 pm)
I am looking at the Michelin Latitude Tour HP as the replacement tires for my 2006 XC90. Any thoughts about replacement tires for this vehicle? Donna V Replies to this message: jim314 (May 08, 2008 3:46 pm) sshalita (Jun 06, 2008 8:40 pm)
#92 of 143 Re: Replacement Tires for 2006 XC90 [dveno] by jim314 May 08, 2008 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: dveno (May 08, 2008 2:37 pm) The Michelin Latitude Tour HP would seem like a sensible choice in a Michelin, but I personally would try a Kumho, especially the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 with rating 104H, 600 A A, at a much lower price than the Michelins.   Here are reviews from tirerack.com. See this.   2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 Miles driven on tires: 7,500 Location: Princeton, NJ Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City Driving Style: Average   Initial Review, 7,500 Miles on Tires April 15, 2008   Great value in this tire. Replaced the OEM Michelins after 35K miles for half the price and frankly it seems like these Kumhos were made for the XC90. Tires are unbelievably quiet and smooth. Driving in heavy rain is not much different than driving on dry payment as the tire displaces the water efficiently. Cornering is pretty good, but then again, I'm not taking tight corners with an SUV. Some have complained about the sidewall being unattractive. I think it's fine. Nobody is looking at your tires anyway. Treadlife rating is superior and so far after 7500 miles no real sign of treadwear.   2005 Acura MDX Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 Miles driven on tires: 3,000 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City Driving Style: Average   Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires April 13, 2008   The Kunho's transformed my MDX, for $400 less than replacement Michelins would have cost. They're quieter, much better riding with sharper turn then the Michelins. I wouldn't have supposed tires could have made such a difference. I was going to trade in the MDX, but decided to try the new tires instead. Such was the change they made that it's now my vehicle of choice, even around town in preference to my TL. Replies to this message: sshalita (Jun 06, 2008 8:40 pm)

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