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#6 of 14 Tire Wear by miatawilly Jan 03, 2008 (1:41 pm)
I have a 2005 XC70 with about 38,000 miles. When I had the car inspected in NY in December, the garage guy claimed I needed four new tires (as well as front brakes and rotors) because the tread on the edges of the tires was low, while the tread in the center (majority) of the tires was OK.             Does anyone have any info on whether the tires need to be replaced if worn on the very edges? [they seem to get fine traction].             Also, how long do brakes normally last?             Thanks,              Miatawilly Replies to this message: damnfancycars (Mar 03, 2008 4:03 pm)
#8 of 14 looking for stock front rotors 2001 xc70 by damnfancycars Mar 03, 2008 (2:06 pm)
So I have to buy new rotors and I keep seeing these two sizes 285mm and 305mm. what is the difference. I just need stock rotors for a 2001 xc70. I need answers asap. thank you
#9 of 14 Re: Tire Wear [miatawilly] by damnfancycars Mar 03, 2008 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: miatawilly (Jan 03, 2008 1:41 pm) It sounds like your tires wore like that from the tires being under inflated. bald on the sides and tread in the center. you should only need new rotors if a deep grove was dug in the surface of the rotor from use with worn out break pads.
#10 of 14 Need 4 new tires by volvoxc70 Apr 01, 2008 (6:47 pm)
I have 30000 miles on my 2005 xc70. Just took the car to the dealer for 30000 miles services. they said that my original tire will not pass the inspection in NY. Would any one make a comment about it? Is it possible? We use a car only driving our kids to school and shopping. I find it hard to believe that all tires are bad. I am looking to replace with Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred. Any tips on this tire. I know that it's handle well on snow and ice. Thank you for share any info.   Albany, NY Replies to this message: sak9645 (Sep 16, 2009 2:02 pm)
#11 of 14 Replace all 4 tires? by califjohn1 Jun 22, 2008 (10:20 am)
My daughter has an XC70 with 100K miles and has replaced her tires twice. Now the right front is worn nearly to the wearbars and the tire shop and Volvo mechanic (different shops) tell her she needs to replace all four at once or it will screw up the 4 wheel drive system. I find this hard to believe. I can understand replacing both front tires, but seen no need for the good rear tires to be replaced also. Is this a routine thing with the XC Volvos, my other daughter has a new XC90, that I should know about? Replies to this message: sak9645 (Sep 16, 2009 2:06 pm)
#12 of 14 pirelli tires by thoracicmgr Oct 29, 2008 (5:25 pm)
I bought my XC70 two years ago and have about 35000 miles on them. I thought they were slipping since the day I drove the car. I thought pirelli tires were supposed to be the best but I am seriously in doubt of that since this experience with them. I am looking to buy new tires but it seems to be whatever you prefer. I really dont want to waste my money on something and I wish I could try them out before I buy them but apparently that is not the case. I also know that the tires in the rear wear out faster than the front because of the angle that the tires sit in the back.
#13 of 14 Re: Need 4 new tires [volvoxc70] by sak9645 Sep 16, 2009 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: volvoxc70 (Apr 01, 2008 6:47 pm) I love my Pirelli Scorpions, but they seem to wear out more quickly than some tires. Given the price, that is not something I like.   Sharon
#14 of 14 Re: Replace all 4 tires? [califjohn1] by sak9645 Sep 16, 2009 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: califjohn1 (Jun 22, 2008 10:20 am) I've been told the same thing, and that it's recommended on all 4 wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles. However, I HAVE put two new tires instead of four on, and some people I respect told me that it probably won't do much harm, since I don't switch the the all wheel drive on that often.   Sharon

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