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Volvo XC90 Tires and Wheels

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  • jfgxc90jfgxc90 Member Posts: 7
    I've heard about transmission problems...I have experienced a couple of times were the vehicled rolled backwards while it was in drive on an incline. The dealer said they couldn't repeat the problem...Luckily my warranty doesn't run out until 100k.

    Any thoughts on that?
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,891
    nah.
    rolling backwards on an incline is totally normal with an auto trans.

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  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    The volvo dealer says that it is an alignment problem, but I find that hard to believe since the excessive wear is only on my rear tires. Oddly enough, this wear did not start until after my last scheduled service which was 3,000 miles ago. At that time, the dealer replaced a brake booster and rear spring isolators.

    Then go to the dealer and have them check the rear wheel alignment or do a full 4-wheel alignment. If you don't trust the dealer, then go to a reputable shop which specializes in alignment and suspension.
  • db2814db2814 Member Posts: 13
    Hello: I have a 2003 XC90 and just upsized to 255/55R18. I purchased Michelins from Tire rack. They are not the MHZ? but rather a Michelin Latitude tour HP. This is a stock tire on the toureg. So far I really like the smoothness of them and the handling. With very sharp turns you feel slight rubbing in the wheel well otherwise not noticeable. I have noticed better fuel economy already with these compared to the Stock Pirelli Scorpion zeros. So far a great tire. I do have a seperate set of tires on rims for winter. I purchased these Michelins strictly for summer/fall use. Hope this is helpful.
  • 4dimad4dimad Member Posts: 26
    Hello everyone!
    First of all let me apologize for asking this question which most certainly has been answered already somewhere on this site. I am looking for the new tires for 2006 XC90. I am in New England, MA, so they must be good on snow. My original Michelin dead after 42K. Another question - I notice that some people switch to 18". Would it create any problem with warranty since Volvo recommends 17" for my car? And last - where did you buy your tires from? Thank you!!!
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    My wife's 2007 XC90 came with 235/65-17 tires on the 17" wheels which I personally think is an excellent tire and wheel choice for this vehicle -- a great combination of performance, appearance, and much lower price compared to 18" tires/wheels.

    An alternate tire/wheel for at least some years of the XC90 is "lower profile" 55 series, 235/55-18 tires on 18" wheels. This size has the same outside diameter at the tread as the 235/65-17, but at considerably higher cost. To change now to 18" tires would require replacing the current 17" wheels with 18" wheels.

    The main reason to choose the 18" wheels is appearance. Some people really prefer it. People have gotten weirdly obsessed with the "look" of low profile tires.

    Maybe lower profile tires improve the performance of sports cars on smooth pavement, but I don't think they are appropriate on an SUV. The appearance of the 65 series tires is just fine, and having more rubber and air between the rim and the road is what is wanted in an SUV -- more likely to protect the wheel from impact damage. And for extra traction in winter or on soft ground you could reduce the inflation pressure (within limits) to give more traction.

    Many pickups and body-on-frame SUVs (like the Chevy Suburban) are equipped with 70 series tires which have even more air between the rim (i.e. the wheel) and the road.
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    This afternoon we parked next to a Honda Pilot and I looked at the tire sidewalls: the tires were some model of Michelin in 235/70-16, i.e. 16" wheels. The outside diameter at the tread of these is 29.0", the same as the 235/65-17 (29.0") and practically the same as the 235/55-18 (29.2").

    For those who may not know:

    (1) The first number in the tire size designation is the width in mm at the widest point sidewall-to-sidewall with the tire mounted on a specified rim width wheel and infllated to some standard pressure. The tread width is less than this and depends on the tire model.

    (2) The next number is the aspect ratio. This ratio is the radial distance from the edge of the rim at the sealing surface to the outside of the tread divided by the width of the tire defined in (1) above. The decimal point is not shown.

    (3) The third number is the diameter in inches of the wheel at the bead sealing surface.

    So, for example, the tread of a 65 series tire of width 235 mm is at a distance of 0.65 x 235 mm / 25.4 mm/in = 6.0 inches from the sealing surface of the rim. Therefore, the outside diameter at the tread of a 235/65-17 tire is 17" + 2 x 6.0" = 29.0".
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    Error correction.

    For the 2004 XC90 FWD the alternate tire size in the 18" wheel is 235/60-18 (diameter 29.1") and not 235/55-18 (this would be diameter 28.2"). See TireRack.

    In a 55 series tire, 255/55-18 is required to give the same 29" dia at the tread as 235/65-17 and 235/60-18. If Volvo doesn't list 255 mm wide tires as an OE choice this could indicate that 255 mm wide tires might be wide enough to rub the insides of the wheel wells in tight turns, especially turns with bumps causing suspension travel.
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    Error correction.

    The diameter of 235/55-18 is 28.2".

    It is 235/60-18 that is the same dia and is the alternative size to 235/65-17.
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    How about letting us know what you decide to get? To answer your question about source, I use Discount Tire.

    You might look at Post #94 in this thread. So you could consider Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 in the 235/65-17 as an economical alternative to Michelins (or in 235/60-18 if you decide to change to 18" wheels).

    Besides performance and length of service, an important criterion for tire choice nowadays is fuel efficency. Some tire models do allow higher mpg than others, and it seems to be difficult to find data on this. However, wider tires almost always give lower mpg than narrower ones. So the relatively wide tires in the 2008 XC90 V8 AWD Sport model (255/50-19 => 29.0" diameter at tread) should contribute to lower mpg than the 235 mm wide tires in the other XC90 models.
  • camarkimcamarkim Member Posts: 3
    FWIW: Replaced the badly worn Michelin Pilots with Kumho Road Venture APT KL51's a few months ago and couldn't be happier. 1/2 the price and so far much quieter and seem to be wearing better. Got ours delivered to the house from Tire Rack.
  • tucktuck Member Posts: 2
    I am surprised at the bad experiences people mention on OEM tires. I have a 2006 AWD V8 at almost 46,000 miles with the ORIGINAL Michelins running just fine. We are moving back to NH from PA and I'm seriously considering Nokian WR's based on my research to date. I must say that the Michelins have been performed very well in all conditions, but I'm going with the Nokians as I think they are better suited to the 8 feet of snow we get in NH.

    With respect to the XC90, I love this vehicle. I've owned Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, and VW over the years and I have to say this car has outperformed all. Probably key to this is the dealer support and we will miss Lehman Volvo of York, PA. Unfortunately, Miller in Lebanon NH are a bunch of incompetent crooks. Lovering in Concord is somewhat better, but can be difficult to deal with at times.

    I'd appreciate any responses on the Nokians and experiences with dealer service in NH / VT / MA.
  • chonglichongli Member Posts: 3
    I just got a 2007 XC90 with the Michelin Pilots. They are fine on dry pavement but are some of the worst all weather tires I've run on. I've had the vehicle for about a month and came from a 96 Ford Explorer 4x4. So I am used to good traction and 4 wheel drive which is very different than the Volo AWD witch is like FWD with some rear wheel assist.

    Anyway, after the first snow here in Chicago a few weeks ago I had to get rid of the Pilots. I did find a Nokian dealer local and put 4 of the WR-G2s on. It made a HUGE difference in wet & snow control! I had there perfect chance to test them the past 2 weeks of snowstorms, sleet, & rain we've had so far this December. The tires worked very well in it all. It is still not even close to what I'd try and go through with a real 4 wheel drive SUV but it's pretty good! It does feel more like a truck now as well. Very happy with the purchase.

    I know you're not in Chicago but I bought them at Suburban Tire which has about 5+ locations in the suburbs here. The service was excellent and they have nitrogen if you want it...

    John
  • jfgxc90jfgxc90 Member Posts: 7
    I service my car at lovering volvo in Merideth. I have had nothing but good experiences with them. Good people...
  • louharrylouharry Member Posts: 2
    I had an XC90, but had to get rid of it because of the same problem. My rear tires went first, but they moved my front tires to the back and put new tires on the front. My front tires then started to wear. i had terrible service from Betten Imports, in Grand Rapids, so I went to an independent shop to ask them their opinion. I was told that the alignment was off and that Volvo sets the alignment up like that for stability of the vehicle. I went through 16 tires in 18 months! Michellin took care of the first set and then I had to pay for the rest. I contacted Volvo NA and also Volvo headquarters in Sweden, but they were no help and rude. They told me that it was a tire problem and they do not deal with tire problems. They told me that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle, it was the way I drove the car. If I were you, GET RID OF THE VEHICLE!!!! The problem will only continue and you will shell out a lot of money on tires!!! :mad:
  • jccai1jccai1 Member Posts: 113
    Question for you experts. I have a 2005 2.5T AWD with 18" rims. One of the rear tires must be replaced due to damage from road hazard. Right now the car has four Michelins purchased together about 1.5 yrs ago. As these tires are $250 a pop, I'm inclined to only replace the two rear tires and leave the front tires until they wear out. They still have 5/32" of tread left. The tire shop says I should replace all 4 of them at the same time, given it's an AWD vehicle.

    My understanding is that this car is FWD most of time. The rear drive only kicks in when the front wheels slip. We live in a warm climate, so snow/ice is rare. Is it going to do any damage to the drive system to run old tires in the front and new ones in the rear for 6 months or so? Thanks much!
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    You could try getting a used tire of the same model to replace the one damaged tire. Discount Tire does carry used tires.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,891
    They still have 5/32" of tread left.... The rear drive only kicks in when the front wheels slip.

    Well, therein lies the problem. Theoretically, the tires with 5/32" will spin at a different rate than the new tires with twice the tread. This can be interpreted by the AWD system as slippage.

    By the way, I just ordered 4 new tires for ours from Tirerack. They are General Altimax, which are rated very high in comparisons and customer feedback. All 4 are being shipped to my door for $380. I have 17" wheels, however.

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  • jccai1jccai1 Member Posts: 113
    Thank you for your input. I did some online research, which mostly indicated all 4 tires need to be replaced at the same time. Called two area dealers; one says 2 is ok, the other says must replace all 4. As expensive as the tires are, I don't want to take chances with the drive system. So I ordered 4 new Michelin Latitude Tour HP. I'm hoping they will last a bit longer than the Pilot MXM4.

    As resonated by many owners in online forums, this vehicle chews through tires like crazy. With 18" wheels, replacement options are very limited, which further increases the associated cost. Certainly the biggest frustration of owning this car for us.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,891
    I hear ya. And I've also read those complaints about the short tire life. Fortunately, ours hasn't shown the problem yet. Ours has the OEM tires (Michelin Synchrone 4x4). Can't say whether they were every replaced, but we've put 10k on the vehicle since purchase (had 23k on it and nothing in the dealer-obtained service history about new tires) and they still look new. UNFORTUNATELY, the OEM tires are horrible. So, while ours still have plenty of tread, I am replacing them because my wife has been sliding all over the place in the recent ice/snow we've had.

    BTW, I bought a G35X in May with brand new tires. I had to replace those after about 8K miles because they were nearly bald. Now THAT car eats through tires!

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • bpm4bpm4 Member Posts: 2
    All the car specialists and tyre centers informed me that the Nokian tyes are a cheap graded tyre. the lowest in the list of other makes,
    Can some one prove this wrong ? :mad:
  • abvbyndabvbynd Member Posts: 10
    We have a 2005 V8 and had to replace again with Michelins. We have the 18" wheels. I wanted to try the new Goodyear Eagle ResponseEdge tires, but they were out of stock. My borther-in-law howevver purchased a set of these Goodyears (18" also), and he said they work as well on wet, dry and snow. He lives in an area that he needed to switch to Blizzaks becasue of the snow, but he said that the new Goodyears work as well in the snow as Blizzaks, and he doesn't have to switch them out. I will be replacing by Michelins with the Goodyears when they wear out...unfortuantely that may not be for another 30k as I got nearly 50k on my last Michelins....check out the Goodyears.
  • polar_bearpolar_bear Member Posts: 6
    Hello
    I have 05 XC90 with 18" alloy RIMS, wants a spare RIM may be steel ones for winter season. One dealer told me I cannot put anything less than 17-inch and that there are not 17" steel rims for Volvo XC90.

    Another dealership says 16-inch rims is fine and he sells those at the dealership all the time about 200$/RIM.
    He gave me part number for 16" ones even (8624891).

    I am not sure who is right or wrong..

    My question is what size of rims should I go with, 16" or 17". Where can I get some rims, don't mind used ones for the winter.

    There was another suggestion to get wheels covers for my existing 18" alloys for the winter..
    I live in Ontario, Canada, if I can get a local resource/place for the tires then

    any input in appreciated.
    thanks
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    16" rims won't fit an 05. Volvo put bigger brakes on the 05 car, as a result the 16" rims no longer fit.
  • phmaddnesphmaddnes Member Posts: 2
    My '06 XC90 has OEM 17" Rims and I can't imagine going smaller (these seem too small compared to the 18"). I have seen complete sets of 17 and 18" OEM on eBay for around $800 and less. I have been searching for a steel rim because I need a full size spare/rim to drive on the beaches in MA but have yet to find one. If you find a good 17" steel rim in a 5 lug pattern that will work I would love to hear about it.

    PH
  • phmaddnesphmaddnes Member Posts: 2
    Here are the specs for my 2006 XC90 tire and rims;

    Tires: 235/65 R17
    Rims: 5 Lug 17" X 7" Rims
    Lug patters 5x108mm
    Width 7J

    Hope that helps.
    PH
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    Just any wheel that has the correct bolt hole pattern--number of holes and diameter of circle the holes are on--is not sufficient to insure a fit on a specific vehicle. There is also the wheel backspacing or offset and the whole design of the wheel to accommodate the brake calipers. Also the hole in the center of the wheel must be the correct size to fit on the hub.

    So just any prospective replacement wheel for an XC90 is 17" diameter with a 5-108 bolt pattern might not fit. Certainly you must be skeptical of any 16" wheels for the XC90. See this.

    Check out TireRack.com for wheels for this vehicle.
  • marjanovicmarjanovic Member Posts: 1
    Amazing! The same thing happened to me at Ithaca Maguire Volvo. New tires were also Pirelli (they said they have to put the same brand!?) and now, just 9k later, I have the same problem - again.
    I like the car, but these tire problems seriously prevent me from buying it again.
  • lamantlamant Member Posts: 1
    Hi,

    I currently have 235/65 R17 on my 2005 XC90 2.5T and was wondering if I could use my old winter tires 235/55 R17 on my car?

    Thanks for your help.
  • alphahotelbravalphahotelbrav Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2006 XC90 V8, and I've been searching and researching pretty heavily for the past two weeks on tires and wheels. Some of this might help...

    Being a proud owner of a Volvo can be a very lonely thing, particularly when it comes to tires (and wheels). I live in Denver, and expecting typical mile-high snow this year, as well as the obligatory trips to the mountains. I wanted to buy a second set of rims to mount winter tires on so I could simply switch them out in the garage as needed, without the hassle of scheduling and waiting at the tire place.

    I was originally sold on the Blizzaks, and may still end up with them, but the unique size of the 18" wheels puts us Swedish car lovers in a special group, including pricing. The Blizzaks have been the #1 rated tire for snow for the past several years, because their structure, which, for simplification, has a very soft compound which improves the ride, marginally improves the traction, but mostly makes them wear quickly (most high end performance tires, Pirelli and the like, are also plagued with soft compounds). Add that distinction to an AWD, very heavy vehicle, and you can expect two seasons with conservative driving. You can pick up a set of Blizzaks in the OE size of 235/60R18 for about $115 from TireRack. The new model is rated similarly, and, of course, more expensive,

    In shopping around, I have found that the Hankook I Pike is a little more aggressive, but STUDDABLE, the Blizzack is not. The Hankook is heavily siped, and actually looks as though it will handle pooled water better. Although no tire makes iced roads managable, a studded tire will help some.

    A word about Michelin (X-ice). If you can afford them, buy them. Hands down, the best tire on the market. The LTX M/S is a fabulous all-season (not quite as good as a true Winter snow tire in heavy snow). My '94 Toyota 4X4 is a tire eater, I put an honest 90,000 miles a set of LTX M/S on a vehicle that typically went through a set almost any other tire in 25,000. I didn't buy another set of the LTX because I don't expect the truck to go the distance (200k+ now) for the amount of $ another 4 would cost. Off-road, highway, snow, heavy Southeastern US rain, they never gave me any trouble. I can't wait for my existing Goodyear RS-A's to wear out, which shouldn't take long.

    So, now the wheels. In an earlier post, there was mention about not being able to mount just any 5-bolt wheel to the Volvo. They are completely right. Even the hub size is EXTREMELY important, as is the wheel offset, which is the measurement of the edges of the wheel with respect to where it attaches to the hub. You can calculate the adjustment for the wheel offset differences HERE. For the AWD owners, the wheel slips 1/16 of an inch before the computer starts shifting power, having the wheel fit perfectly is important to keep that system working properly. I looked for steel wheels, no such luck. I have found several alloy wheels in the 18" size, but the hub size is 65.1 (for the XC90, it's 67.1) Here is a very good article about getting wheels and tires for Volvos, including some important specs. I'm still searching, I may end up trying to find some more OEM wheels, but because they're so special, everyone is really proud of them, and not letting them go without a fiscal fight.

    Going smaller is an option, but not a good one. Smaller wheels/tires allow for more torque to be applied at the contact point, increasing the chance for slipping on slick surfaces, which is more important when a heavy vehicle is moving, than trying to get it started. It will affect the way the drive system is set up too, and the clearance problems will be significant (even with a replacement wheel of the same size, the offset can cause the wheel/tire to rub or make contact.

    Hope this helps. The Blizzaks are good, very good, but the Hankooks will probably last longer. The Michelins will probably be even better.
  • deraltemannderaltemann Member Posts: 1
    I realize your original e-mail was a year ago, but just wanted you to know how right you are about lehmans. I bought an XC90 new in 2004 and have added a S80 AWD this past year. They have done nothing but treat me right.
    Kurt :)
  • steveniovan3steveniovan3 Member Posts: 2
    I am also having an alinment Problem with my Tires.
    But I am also hearing a Noise when I go over a depression in the Asphalt.
    I think that it can not be the Struts because they look alright.
    I dont want to Change my Tires Every year because they are Pirelli Scorpion ATR They Cost about 400$ ea . :mad:
    Can anyone Help me?
  • jondsjonds Member Posts: 6
    Has anyone tried "Kleen Wheels Brake Dust covers"? They're sold at Auto Barn and are supposed to keep the brake dust away from your wheels.

    http://www.autobarn.net/xxkleen.html

    Here's part of what they say:

    "Made of high strength aluminum alloy. This amazing product fits securely between the hub and wheel just like an inside hubcap. The patented turbo-venting design enhances brake cooling.

    They are very easy to install, (Fits in the wheel just like an inside hubcap), turbo vented, and most of all, they keep your wheels shiny clean. Once you purchase Kleen Wheels Dust Shields for your vehicle you will never have to scrub your wheels again!"

    If they work they are worth it, as I hate cleaning my wheels every week (should be more but don't want to spend more time than that). I'd love to hear if anyone has had any experience (good or bad) with these.

    /Jon
  • steveniovan3steveniovan3 Member Posts: 2
    Hey I have actually tried those and they are very good
    I dont hate cleaning my rims but it seems that it is very good
  • sabinaasabinaa Member Posts: 2
    Bought my 2nd Volvo this spring - a used 2005 XC90 T2.5 7-door AWD - in excellent condition but with 80,000 miles. I absolutely love my car!

    When I bought the car it was pulling slightly to the right so I had it aligned. There were fairly new but cheap tires on the car and those are the ones I am still using. I am not an extremely ruff driver, don't commute much but after about 7 month, I noticed that my right rear tire has extremely abnormal wear and is almost flat on the outer sides. The left rear tire is worn about the same as the front ones.

    I had Big O Tires look at it and they said that most likely I hit a curb or speed bump too hard and that could cause one tire to wear like this. Could be, but I am concerned that if I buy new tires now and then get it aligned, that it turns out to be something else and then I have to buy new tires again.

    My questions are, should I see a mechanic first to have him find out why only one tire is wearing this much before buying new ones? And second, what is the best recommended tire for my XC90 that will provide me with all the safety and comfort while still being cost effective? Micheline is expensive, but they are also well rated - the other tires I don't know about but if I can prevent spending $1000 for a set of new tires I like to do it - as long as I still get a long lasting good tire for it. Thanks for any advice!
  • sabinaasabinaa Member Posts: 2
    Took my Volvo to dealer for regular maintenance and asked about the tire / alignment thing. They recomended I get Bridgestone tires and then have it aligned by them. They also found an angle gear leak and quoted me $1100 to reseal it. Grrr. My friend checked under the car and confirmed a minor leak but suggested I check with other shops to find a better repair price.

    Any comments / suggestions on that? New tires, alignment, leak repair ... here goes my Christmas present :sick:
  • fourwheelridefourwheelride Member Posts: 3
    I need to replace the OEM Michelin Pilot MXM4 18" tires with an all year round tire that is better in the snow than the Pilots, but hopefully without sacrificing any or much of the smooth ride. Does anyone have any thoughts on Michelin Latitudes? This is for a 2005 XC90 V8. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
  • rkvrkv Member Posts: 8
    I highly recommend the Nokian WR G2 Sport Utility. I also use a slightly larger than stock size of 255/55 R18. Excellend, cold, wet, and snow traction. I've had both the older Nokian WR and now the Nokian WR G2. The G2 is a significant improvement over what was a very good tire. I've only had the Nokian WR G2 for about four months now so can't tell much on wear but I do swear by them for winter months. They are definitely a bit more biased toward winter driving than most other all season tires. I've played with the idea of having a summer tire but on my 2003 XC90 V6, but thus far I've been running Nokian's for four years now. I also recommend Hunter Road Force balancing. It's worth it to seek out a shop that has this equipment.
  • jim314jim314 Member Posts: 491
    The 255/55-18 is 20 mm wider than the OE 235/60-18, but the same diameter at the tread (close to 29.0") , so the speedo/odo read the same and the tranny still sees the same wheel gearing.

    What was your thinking in changing to 255s?

    Do you have any rubbing when the steering wheel is at or near lock? Has the change to the wider tires reduced fuel economy by a detectable amount?

    How much heavier are the 255s than the stock 235s? Is the increased moment of inertia significant to the operation of the anti-lock brakes and DSTC?
  • fourwheelridefourwheelride Member Posts: 3
    rkv, Do the Nokias make the ride substantially more truck-like in non-winter driving? I'd sacrifice some ability in the snow for a comfortable ride. From my experience, I think almost anything would be better than the Pilots.
  • xc92xc92 Member Posts: 8
    Perrelli are the best!!!!!
  • xc92xc92 Member Posts: 8
    What di you ever find out form Pirelli? Anything from Volvo? Please let me know. Thanks
  • fourwheelridefourwheelride Member Posts: 3
    I just wanted to follow up to say I went with the Michelin Latitudes. Although they were just installed, so far I'm very happy. They are still very comfortable and quiet on dry pavement, which was my biggest concern and already I can see that they have better wet traction than the Pilots. My car seems to stick to the road now and braking in general is better. Thanks to all those who replied.
  • xc92xc92 Member Posts: 8
    Hi all,

    I have 18, 200 miles on my 2008 XC90 with the Pirelli Scorpion Zero Tires on it from the Factory. Yes, I did have to have an alignment done at the Dealer at around 17,000 but I do remember hitting a Parking Curb a little hard so I think that explains that. Just one of the tires had an extra wear on the outside...a Toe In-Out Problem...

    Since then the tires have been OK and I still have excellent wear left on the tires. I rotate every 3000 miles too.

    I just wanted to defend the Pirelli Tires a bit. I appreciate all the other owners' suggestions on what tire is a good replacement when the time comes. Amazingly enough the Pielli ATR's are less expensive than the Zero's and have a 50,000 mile Warranty. I never did find out what the raod warranty is on the Zero tire. Does anyone know?
  • njlimenjlime Member Posts: 2
    Just ordered a set of Nokian WR G2 tires to replace the OEM Michelin's with 38k miles & worn on outer edges despite the alignment being checked several times.

    I asked about upsizing but the tire dealer says they have stopped this practice bacause of constant warnings from the manufacturers about voiding warranties, etc.

    So I am going with the 235x60x18r stock size for my 2008 XC-90.

    Dave
  • truffles1truffles1 Member Posts: 20
    Bought through mail order 4 235/65 x17 Toyo HT Open Country tires for $560, plus $80 mounting. Tough to find 104H rating. Rated for 60k miles, will get 40k. I think it is an excellent tire.
  • ole57ole57 Member Posts: 1
    What do you think about putting 245/65 R17 tires on '08 AWD XC90 instead of 235 size? Are Firestone Destination LE tires as quiet on XC90 as Pirelli Scorpion Zero?
  • xc92xc92 Member Posts: 8
    If you go to a larger size of tire Volvo will not warranty the tires nor any other problem with tire wear or alignment issue.

    I now have close to 21000 on my Scorpion Zeros and plenty of road wear left. Rotation is the key I think.

    I checked with America's Tire and Hankook is a good replacement option. 50,000 mile warranty and a "harder" tire than the Scorpion Zero. With a harder tire you may get more road noise though. The $ 109.00/per tire versus $ 140+ per tire is a big draw too!!!

    Call your local America's Tire for their advice. You must buy their Road Warranty on the tires also.....If one tire is non-repairable, on an AWD ALL the tires have to be replaced. The Road Warranty will cover that. I had a 2003 S 60 on a trip to Southern Oregon and ran into nails on the road.....Three Punctures!!! I called America's Tire and they said have the tire replaced and they will reimburse me. I had Michelin Tires and $ 130.00 later I was back on the road. America's Tires paid me when I arrived back home in Vancouver, WA. Good luck with your tires.
  • docnibdocnib Member Posts: 1
    Hi

    If someone could please point me in the right direction it would be highly appreciate.

    What is the largest size rims and tires that could be use in this vehicle without voiding the warranty or affecting the vehicle performance. I have read most of the articles and I find the suggestions confusing and sort of vague.

    Thanks all

    Nik
  • capriracercapriracer Member Posts: 907
    The largest tire and rim that can be applied to your vehicle without voiding the warranty is:

    THE ONES THAT CAME FROM THE FACTORY!

    Anything else is not original and can be a cause for a rejection for warranty.

    However, this is not to say that ALL of the warranty would be voided or that some of the warranty would be voided, but the warranty conditions ONLY apply to the original tires and rims and nothing else!

    So change tires and rims at your own risk!
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