New tyres for XC90 - 20" + Air

familymangreg · Apr 23rd, 2018, 18:40

Hi all,

The set of Conti Silents my dealer put on the car at around 7.5k are now needing replacing on the front, the car now having 23,250k on the clock, and will need replacing on the rear I estimate in around another 1.5 - 2k.

While the tyres did make a difference to road noise, I found it to be marginal, and am toying with trying another brand.

While I'd most likely source from a local tyre fitter, I contacted my dealer to ask what tyres Volvo are currently supplying on the car, as I'd once heard rumour from the dealer that they were working on a new tyre with Pirelli. Their response skirted the Pirelli question and simply stated that the only tyres they can get from their supplier are the Conti Silents for £217.25 + vat (which I can get cheaper locally).

So my questions:

1. What 20" tyres have you had supplied on a new XC90 recently?
2. Has anyone used another brand other than Continental on 20" with air suspension.

I'm wondering about either the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season or Michelin Latitude Sport 3's.

:wq

nu11eaf · Apr 23rd, 2018, 19:05

It will be interesting to hear which tyres you do put on and how they perform noise wise,
The noise From mine are spoiling my enjoyment of my XC90 and I can honestly say I never enjoy driving it due to the horrid noise. (Air and 20").
My dealer rang me today, as my car is coming up to 2 years old and asked if I was thinking of buying another, I told him I would not be buying another Volvo after this experience, he then said if I buy another make of car could they buy my car from me. Tempting.
I have only done about 8k on these contisilents so still plenty of suffering left on them yet.

DeZemBer · Apr 23rd, 2018, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

It will be interesting to hear which tyres you do put on and how they perform noise wise,
The noise From mine are spoiling my enjoyment of my XC90 and I can honestly say I never enjoy driving it due to the horrid noise. (Air and 20").
My dealer rang me today, as my car is coming up to 2 years old and asked if I was thinking of buying another, I told him I would not be buying another Volvo after this experience, he then said if I buy another make of car could they buy my car from me. Tempting.
I have only done about 8k on these contisilents so still plenty of suffering left on them yet.

Wow.. is the noise really so unbearable? From tyres or wind noise?

S60Chris · Apr 23rd, 2018, 20:03

We have 20" on Air with Conti Silents. No issues with noise.

Currently at 15k miles, with 5mm tread on the rears and 4mm on the front so I expect we'll get probably just shy of 20k by the point they need changing which isn't too bad. My Passat wears through tyres faster!

I'm hoping that Michelin will have released CrossClimate+ tyres in XC90 size by the time I need to change. I had read that they were to release 20" sizing this year? If not then I won't go with Contisilents I'll pick something else.

nu11eaf · Apr 23rd, 2018, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeZemBer

Wow.. is the noise really so unbearable? From tyres or wind noise?

Its rumbling road noise, sounds like front wheel bearings are shot, and road noise from B post even after getting mod carried out. Sounds like window or door not closed fully.
New smooth tarmac road surfaces are fine but on any other surface over 40mph its very bad.

familymangreg · Apr 23rd, 2018, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by S60Chris

We have 20" on Air with Conti Silents. No issues with noise.

Currently at 15k miles, with 5mm tread on the rears and 4mm on the front so I expect we'll get probably just shy of 20k by the point they need changing which isn't too bad. My Passat wears through tyres faster!

I'm hoping that Michelin will have released CrossClimate+ tyres in XC90 size by the time I need to change. I had read that they were to release 20" sizing this year? If not then I won't go with Contisilents I'll pick something else.

Why wouldn’t you go with Conti Silents out of interest?

:wq

Sceptre123 · Apr 23rd, 2018, 22:02

I have Pirelli all season on 20” no air. If you want to try my car I live in York. Just PM me

DeZemBer · Apr 23rd, 2018, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

Its rumbling road noise, sounds like front wheel bearings are shot, and road noise from B post even after getting mod carried out. Sounds like window or door not closed fully.
New smooth tarmac road surfaces are fine but on any other surface over 40mph its very bad.

That sounds like problems throughout the car instead of just the tyres

familymangreg · Apr 23rd, 2018, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sceptre123

I have Pirelli all season on 20” no air. If you want to try my car I live in York. Just PM me

Thanks, assume the car didn’t have those from new, and if that is correct did you notice any difference from the originals?

:wq

Roosterb · Apr 23rd, 2018, 22:27

Anyone tried Avon ZX7?

Apr 23rd, 2018, 18:40	#1
familymangreg Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:17 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: York	New tyres for XC90 - 20" + Air Hi all, The set of Conti Silents my dealer put on the car at around 7.5k are now needing replacing on the front, the car now having 23,250k on the clock, and will need replacing on the rear I estimate in around another 1.5 - 2k. While the tyres did make a difference to road noise, I found it to be marginal, and am toying with trying another brand. While I'd most likely source from a local tyre fitter, I contacted my dealer to ask what tyres Volvo are currently supplying on the car, as I'd once heard rumour from the dealer that they were working on a new tyre with Pirelli. Their response skirted the Pirelli question and simply stated that the only tyres they can get from their supplier are the Conti Silents for £217.25 + vat (which I can get cheaper locally). So my questions: 1. What 20" tyres have you had supplied on a new XC90 recently? 2. Has anyone used another brand other than Continental on 20" with air suspension. I'm wondering about either the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season or Michelin Latitude Sport 3's. :wq __________________ MY21 XC90 B5D R-Design Pro, Pine Grey + blonde, all options except 3rd row aircon and nubuck headlining. Prev: XC90 D5 PP, Osmium + Charcoal + Metal Mesh. 4C air, Xenium + BLIS, Winter + HUD, Family, Tow bar, Sub, CarPlay

Apr 23rd, 2018, 20:03	#4
S60Chris Master Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2023 10:16 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East	We have 20" on Air with Conti Silents. No issues with noise. Currently at 15k miles, with 5mm tread on the rears and 4mm on the front so I expect we'll get probably just shy of 20k by the point they need changing which isn't too bad. My Passat wears through tyres faster! I'm hoping that Michelin will have released CrossClimate+ tyres in XC90 size by the time I need to change. I had read that they were to release 20" sizing this year? If not then I won't go with Contisilents I'll pick something else. __________________ MY24 XC40 Recharge Twin Plus & MY23 VW Touareg Black Edition 3.0L V6 286 Gone: MY02 S60 2.0T S, MY04 S60 D5 SE, MY05 V70 D5 SE G/Tronic, MY14 XC60 D5 AWD SE Lux Nav Geartronic & MY17 XC90 D5 Inscription

Apr 23rd, 2018, 19:05	#2
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	It will be interesting to hear which tyres you do put on and how they perform noise wise, The noise From mine are spoiling my enjoyment of my XC90 and I can honestly say I never enjoy driving it due to the horrid noise. (Air and 20"). My dealer rang me today, as my car is coming up to 2 years old and asked if I was thinking of buying another, I told him I would not be buying another Volvo after this experience, he then said if I buy another make of car could they buy my car from me. Tempting. I have only done about 8k on these contisilents so still plenty of suffering left on them yet.

Apr 23rd, 2018, 22:02	#7
Sceptre123 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2023 15:27 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: York	I have Pirelli all season on 20” no air. If you want to try my car I live in York. Just PM me

Apr 23rd, 2018, 22:27	#10
Roosterb Senior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2023 16:37 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wigan	Anyone tried Avon ZX7?

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