Anyone got a XC90 on 22" wheels with air suspension?

Schnorbitz · Jan 19th, 2018, 09:34

Hi, I've had a search for the above but can't find any specific feed back about the ride quality of a XC90 on 22" wheels with air suspension.

Close to pulling the trigger on a R Design Pro (D5) and whilst I know it must be compromised I'm looking for some real world opinions from owners with that combination of wheels / suspension.

I've got a 2015 Momentum on 20" wheels and conventional suspension at the moment and find the ride very brittle around town.

Any feedback gratefully received, cheers.

TheGate · Jan 19th, 2018, 10:01

Not exactly, I have 21" and air suspension. I find it amazingly comfortable. Due to a technical problem with my car, I was given a loaner XC90 with 20" wheels and standard suspension for a trip to the Alps and back, there is absolutely no comparison - the air suspension is a major improvement to ride quality.

Soltan · Jan 19th, 2018, 10:32

As above I have 21" on air, I find the ride and handling to be excellent. I have a bad back so for longer drives the seat and suspension make a big difference.

DavidC R · Jan 19th, 2018, 11:53

I don't find mine harsh at all.

it's not rolls royce smooth over bumps but it certainly doesn't shake you to bits as you might expect from 22" 35 profile rubber on such a big vehicle.

i'd go so far as to say it's better than my outgoing disco 4 on 20" wheels

gmk666 · Jan 19th, 2018, 23:33

I'm happy with mine. I'll be honest, I chose the 22" wheels on looks alone, and then specced the air suspension because I was expecting some noise and harshness, but it's been fine. Only the most vicious of London's speed bumps give me cause to wince, but I suppose that's what they're designed to do...

Ocean19 · Jan 19th, 2018, 23:56

22s and air here too.

3000 miles in and loving it. Came from a Merc CLS on 19s and the ride in the Volvo is miles smoother.

Would buy this configuration again in an instant

HTH

lotusdmc · Jan 20th, 2018, 08:34

Same here, I fine the ride great considering the low profile rubber. I also have a disco 4 on 20's and it is comparable for most of the time. Obviously its can't match the disco's waftyness but it is certainly not harsh.

volvocamper · Jan 20th, 2018, 11:22

Coming from a slightly different angle, I currently have a V6 VW Touareg on 20’’ wheels and air suspension.
I had almost overlooked the XC90 (despite having a great mk1 version 09-13) as
I liked the look of the 22’’ wheels but I felt it would not be comfortable, even with air suspension AND it would not be as powerful as the VW with a 2 litre engine (D5)
Was able to drive a brand new Inscription Pro with 22’’ wheels for 100 miles on A roads/dual carriageway and back roads and my concerns were unfounded - it was as comfortable than my VW and certainly fast enough for my needs and generally more refined than i expected.
Roll on March when my R-Design Pro ‘should’ arrive.

Busa1400 · Jan 20th, 2018, 11:58

I have 22" with air R Design Pro.

Fabulous ride, very smooth, not too noisy - used to have a Range Rover and this handles so much better - very comfortable and I run from Leeds to London quite often

Schnorbitz · Jan 20th, 2018, 14:46

Thanks very much for all the feedback, I was expecting the worst to be honest but am pleasantly surprised. Will definitely go for the R Design Pro then. Cheers.

Jan 19th, 2018, 09:34	#1
Schnorbitz Junior Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2019 08:23 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Highlands	Anyone got a XC90 on 22" wheels with air suspension? Hi, I've had a search for the above but can't find any specific feed back about the ride quality of a XC90 on 22" wheels with air suspension. Close to pulling the trigger on a R Design Pro (D5) and whilst I know it must be compromised I'm looking for some real world opinions from owners with that combination of wheels / suspension. I've got a 2015 Momentum on 20" wheels and conventional suspension at the moment and find the ride very brittle around town. Any feedback gratefully received, cheers. __________________ 2015 XC90 D5 Momentum

Jan 19th, 2018, 10:32	#3
Soltan Junior Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 13:05 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Birmingham	As above I have 21" on air, I find the ride and handling to be excellent. I have a bad back so for longer drives the seat and suspension make a big difference. __________________ MY17 XC90 T8 Inscription, Magic Blue, Xenium Pack, Winter Pack with HUD, Towbar, Power Front Cushion Extensions, Massaging Front Seats,Power Folding 2nd Row Headrests, Tinted Windows, Laminated Side Glass, Amber Leather, Linear Walnut Inlays

Jan 19th, 2018, 23:33	#5
gmk666 Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 16:46 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: London	I'm happy with mine. I'll be honest, I chose the 22" wheels on looks alone, and then specced the air suspension because I was expecting some noise and harshness, but it's been fine. Only the most vicious of London's speed bumps give me cause to wince, but I suppose that's what they're designed to do... __________________ 2020 (MY20) XC90 B5 Petrol, R-Design, Thunder Grey

Jan 19th, 2018, 23:56	#6
Ocean19 New Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2018 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Huddersfield	22s and air here too. 3000 miles in and loving it. Came from a Merc CLS on 19s and the ride in the Volvo is miles smoother. Would buy this configuration again in an instant HTH __________________ MY18 XC90 RD-Pro, Bursting Blue, Xenium, Car Play

Jan 20th, 2018, 08:34	#7
lotusdmc New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2019 07:34 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London	Same here, I fine the ride great considering the low profile rubber. I also have a disco 4 on 20's and it is comparable for most of the time. Obviously its can't match the disco's waftyness but it is certainly not harsh. __________________ T8 Inscription Pro, Denim Blue, Blond Leather, 22” Double Spoke, BLIS, Tinted windows, Heated Rear Seats, Smartphone Integration, B&W sound, Illuminated running boards, Xenium Pack.

Jan 19th, 2018, 10:01	#2
TheGate Junior Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2021 09:03 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sevenoaks	Not exactly, I have 21" and air suspension. I find it amazingly comfortable. Due to a technical problem with my car, I was given a loaner XC90 with 20" wheels and standard suspension for a trip to the Alps and back, there is absolutely no comparison - the air suspension is a major improvement to ride quality.

Jan 19th, 2018, 11:53	#4
DavidC R Junior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2023 11:07 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wirral	I don't find mine harsh at all. it's not rolls royce smooth over bumps but it certainly doesn't shake you to bits as you might expect from 22" 35 profile rubber on such a big vehicle. i'd go so far as to say it's better than my outgoing disco 4 on 20" wheels

Jan 20th, 2018, 11:22	#8
volvocamper Master Member Last Online: Today 07:01 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	Coming from a slightly different angle, I currently have a V6 VW Touareg on 20’’ wheels and air suspension. I had almost overlooked the XC90 (despite having a great mk1 version 09-13) as I liked the look of the 22’’ wheels but I felt it would not be comfortable, even with air suspension AND it would not be as powerful as the VW with a 2 litre engine (D5) Was able to drive a brand new Inscription Pro with 22’’ wheels for 100 miles on A roads/dual carriageway and back roads and my concerns were unfounded - it was as comfortable than my VW and certainly fast enough for my needs and generally more refined than i expected. Roll on March when my R-Design Pro ‘should’ arrive.

Jan 20th, 2018, 11:58	#9
Busa1400 Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2020 14:41 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leeds	I have 22" with air R Design Pro. Fabulous ride, very smooth, not too noisy - used to have a Range Rover and this handles so much better - very comfortable and I run from Leeds to London quite often __________________ 2017 V90 D4 2019 V90 T5 R Design Pro -Polestar

Jan 20th, 2018, 14:46	#10
Schnorbitz Junior Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2019 08:23 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Highlands	Thanks very much for all the feedback, I was expecting the worst to be honest but am pleasantly surprised. Will definitely go for the R Design Pro then. Cheers. __________________ 2015 XC90 D5 Momentum

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