Volvo 2012 S80 T6 Wheel and tire issues

gkaten

I live in New Jersey and I have gone through many original wheels (reconditioned, replaced with new) and about 6-7 tires as well. I have less than 16,000 miles in the car. Is anyone having the same issues? I know others who are friends with the same exact model, year and one even the same color and she is getting rid of her S80 because she's going through the same problems with the factory wheels and tires. Is anyone else having the same issues? Any idea of the cause?

capriracer

It might be helpful if you told us what issue you are having. Your post isn't obvious.

gkaten

Thanks for the suggestion. Wheels are bending when going over small pot holes and are causing the tires to bubble which then need to be replaced.

woodinva

If you will check with Costco or Sams Club or Tire Rack you will find that You have both Winter TIRES and SUMMER Tires for that vehicle. In fact you also have WINTER WHEELS MADE for that vehicle out of Steel, Tire Rack sells them in a 17 x 7 inch size . Going SMALLER is PREFERRED in winter because our wheel wells are not that big SNOW, ICE and MUCK tends to accumulate in the wheel wells anyway... Volvo also Sells one in a 16" steel size. available at Tasca parts They are Not popular here in the States because you have to cover them with Hub Caps to make them look acceptable ; the 16 inch one Tire size recommendation is 235x 55 x 16 . In Canada and Sweden a dedicated Winter Tire, Winter Wheel set is Normal.
Not sure what size Tire rack wants you to use with their 17inch steelie but the profile is such that Potholes will be more tolerable by a steel wheel then one made of an alloy.. The steel wheels run 95.00 each. One Good winter rash or falling in 2 potholes will cover the cost of a set of them ! In the East Coast above the Mason Dixon line use of Snow Tires on Volvo's on all 4 wheels is recommended.. GLTA...

woodinva

http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?184654-Winter-Wheel-amp-Tire-size&highlight=16++wheel

jjnj13

I have the same issue with my C70. 25,000 miles = 3 new rims and 4 new tires. they tell me it's the "Jersey roads" -