Crosswind sensitivity - Page 2

gaby · Mar 11th, 2019, 16:50

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Originally Posted by GlasgowXC90

I previously had a C4 Grand Picasso and it was all over the place in high winds. The difference with the XC90 is night and day. Do not notice the wind, aside from noise, at all. Solid as a rock.

That's a very remarkable difference, all the more since Citroën has (had?)
a strong reputation concerning suspension systems.

Deman77 · Mar 11th, 2019, 18:03

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Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Really? I was about to say that i feel that my XC60 when i am driving on a windy day specially on highways, moves slightly and i need to correct the steering wheel. It's unstable. How can yours not be? Mine is MY19 XC60 D4. New car. 4 months! It's not the tyres for sure ...so what can explain that phenomenon?

Why not the tyres for sure? Mine is very sensitive to tyre pressure- if it’s too high it is very fidgety and probably more so in the wind.

Could be that it’s lighter than xc90 but has similar profile.

They were in a mega rush to release xc60 following from success of xc90 so it wouldn’t surprise me if they cut a few corners. If they failed crosswind tests it would be back to drawing board and long delay.

Haldex · Mar 11th, 2019, 20:56

@Deman77: And what makes you think they started drawing the XC60 after the XC90 release?

If anything- the 60 being the best selling model in Volvo’s history- they worked on it longer than they did on the 90..

Anyhu, back on the topic- yes, I’d agree with Deman77- tire pressure is def in play when it comes to sidewind sway, as is sidewall height, tire load index, etc.

A lot of it is in the “eye of the beholder” too- someone switching to an XC from a low riding highway cruiser like a 5-series BMW will ofcourse feel the XC is more sensitive to strong wind gusts.. However, comparing equal to equal- eg. a VW Touareg which I had as a company car for a while - it felt like a cardbox on springs under the sidewinds compared to either XC60 or 90..

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 12th, 2019, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Haldex

@Deman77: And what makes you think they started drawing the XC60 after the XC90 release?

If anything- the 60 being the best selling model in Volvo’s history- they worked on it longer than they did on the 90..

Anyhu, back on the topic- yes, I’d agree with Deman77- tire pressure is def in play when it comes to sidewind sway, as is sidewall height, tire load index, etc.

A lot of it is in the “eye of the beholder” too- someone switching to an XC from a low riding highway cruiser like a 5-series BMW will ofcourse feel the XC is more sensitive to strong wind gusts.. However, comparing equal to equal- eg. a VW Touareg which I had as a company car for a while - it felt like a cardbox on springs under the sidewinds compared to either XC60 or 90..

You made me smile with that one.

Well ...what can i say? we need to live with that problem of wind gusts but height (that doesn't help in that particular issue) can be also an advantage and i speak for my car specifically, has many positive things. One thing is to have almost always priority in roundabouts and intersections. People tend to let me pass :P

Volvo tank!

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 12th, 2019, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Deman77

Why not the tyres for sure? Mine is very sensitive to tyre pressure- if it’s too high it is very fidgety and probably more so in the wind.

Could be that it’s lighter than xc90 but has similar profile.

They were in a mega rush to release xc60 following from success of xc90 so it wouldn’t surprise me if they cut a few corners. If they failed crosswind tests it would be back to drawing board and long delay.

Nothing surprises me anymore... everything is possible.

Haldex · Mar 12th, 2019, 16:10

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Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Well ...what can i say? we need to live with that problem of wind gusts

I wouldn't worry.. SPAs are as planted as it gets in the world of SUVs..

https://youtu.be/x_H4zhjLe60

Compare that to, for eg. the new RAV4 they just tested recently:

https://youtu.be/j3qrCNR4U9A

Laughable..

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 12th, 2019, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Haldex

I wouldn't worry.. SPAs are as planted as it gets in the world of SUVs..

https://youtu.be/x_H4zhjLe60

Compare that to, for eg. the new RAV4 they just tested recently:

https://youtu.be/j3qrCNR4U9A

Laughable..

Yeah...as someone wrote in the comments section... that RAV4 is an hipoppotamus with wheels. Such an "elegant" machine... 😁

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Haldex Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 19:46 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	@Deman77: And what makes you think they started drawing the XC60 after the XC90 release? If anything- the 60 being the best selling model in Volvo’s history- they worked on it longer than they did on the 90.. Anyhu, back on the topic- yes, I’d agree with Deman77- tire pressure is def in play when it comes to sidewind sway, as is sidewall height, tire load index, etc. A lot of it is in the “eye of the beholder” too- someone switching to an XC from a low riding highway cruiser like a 5-series BMW will ofcourse feel the XC is more sensitive to strong wind gusts.. However, comparing equal to equal- eg. a VW Touareg which I had as a company car for a while - it felt like a cardbox on springs under the sidewinds compared to either XC60 or 90.. __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

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