Tyre pressures

Rex65 · May 3rd, 2019, 15:13

XC60 D4 2 wheel drive. 235/65 R18.
Volvo suggest 35psi normal or 39psi fully loaded.
What's the general consensus on the best pressure setting?

Gadgetman · May 3rd, 2019, 15:44

I’ve the same model and find my tyres wear in the centres at these pressures. I’ve dropped the pressure to 32psi.

tails · May 3rd, 2019, 15:53

sorry to jump in on your topic,
i have the d4 awd model,is there any difference
in the pressures ?
thanks.

Rex65 · May 3rd, 2019, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by tails

sorry to jump in on your topic,
i have the d4 awd model,is there any difference
in the pressures ?
thanks.

I wouldn't expect them to be any different tbh.....

SwissXC90 · May 3rd, 2019, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex65

XC60 D4 2 wheel drive. 235/65 R18.
Volvo suggest 35psi normal or 39psi fully loaded.
What's the general consensus on the best pressure setting?

35psi, unloaded.

Why argue against millions of Swedish Crowns invested in research and development?

Rex65 · May 3rd, 2019, 19:39

I'm not arguing at all but I know owners play around with tyre pressures so just wanted opinions ....

Dash300 · May 3rd, 2019, 19:45

Keep mine on the hard side 39psi as I tow much of the time. In fact I have been quite impressed with the even wear at this pressure. Rears with my VEA FWD 181 are simply trailing so last for ages. Having said that it's rather strange however that the rear pads wear at twice the rate of the front pads. Currently on Goodyear Wranglers which are great for grip but do drone a little on smooth macadam.
I'm going to try the Michelin Cross Climates next change to see if they are any quieter.

PJordan · May 3rd, 2019, 19:53

I run mine at 34.5 normally and put it up to 37 when fully loaded with people and luggage.

HDAV · May 3rd, 2019, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dash300

Keep mine on the hard side 39psi as I tow much of the time. In fact I have been quite impressed with the even wear at this pressure. Rears with my VEA FWD 181 are simply trailing so last for ages. Having said that it's rather strange however that the rear pads wear at twice the rate of the front pads.

Electric handbrake the probable cause I think same pads used for handbrake and braking in the fears.

Interested in how you find the cross climates as when my oem contis need replacing I might do for cross climates and not bother with winters

Rex65 · May 4th, 2019, 00:00

I've just replaced my Pirellis with cross climates - much quieter.

May 3rd, 2019, 15:13	#1
Rex65 Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 07:40 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Nuneaton	Tyre pressures XC60 D4 2 wheel drive. 235/65 R18. Volvo suggest 35psi normal or 39psi fully loaded. What's the general consensus on the best pressure setting? __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 Manual

May 3rd, 2019, 15:53	#3
tails Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2020 23:09 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: birmingham	pressures sorry to jump in on your topic, i have the d4 awd model,is there any difference in the pressures ? thanks.

May 3rd, 2019, 19:39	#6
Rex65 Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 07:40 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Nuneaton	I'm not arguing at all but I know owners play around with tyre pressures so just wanted opinions .... __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 Manual

May 3rd, 2019, 19:53	#8
PJordan Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2022 14:55 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Edinburgh	I run mine at 34.5 normally and put it up to 37 when fully loaded with people and luggage. __________________ XC60 D5 AWD SE Lux Nav Auto, 2017 Family Pack, Winter Pack, Panoramic Sunroof.

May 4th, 2019, 00:00	#10
Rex65 Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 07:40 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Nuneaton	I've just replaced my Pirellis with cross climates - much quieter. __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 Manual

May 3rd, 2019, 15:44	#2
Gadgetman Junior Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 21:12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Preston	I’ve the same model and find my tyres wear in the centres at these pressures. I’ve dropped the pressure to 32psi.

May 3rd, 2019, 19:45	#7
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	Keep mine on the hard side 39psi as I tow much of the time. In fact I have been quite impressed with the even wear at this pressure. Rears with my VEA FWD 181 are simply trailing so last for ages. Having said that it's rather strange however that the rear pads wear at twice the rate of the front pads. Currently on Goodyear Wranglers which are great for grip but do drone a little on smooth macadam. I'm going to try the Michelin Cross Climates next change to see if they are any quieter.

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