Tyre Pressure?

SvenAgain · Feb 14th, 2018, 07:49

Finding my XC60 a bit bumpy over our potholed country roads. I was thinking or reducing the tyre pressure to help smooth out the ride. Can anyone suggest what would be the lowest tyre pressure to run on while keeping the car safe?

Cheers,

Sven

Harvey1512 · Feb 14th, 2018, 10:52

From memory I ran mine at 32psi, it was the lowest recommended option. Running higher meant I felt every bump and I did not like that.

Considered1 · Feb 14th, 2018, 12:23

I think eco was 39 and was too hard
36 was comfortable for me and if I remember the general concensus at the time of asking around.

Harvey1512 · Feb 14th, 2018, 18:21

Follow Considered's advice. I couldn't remember the pressure but he still has an XC60 to check against. 36 sounds about right.

wimorrison · Feb 14th, 2018, 18:45

I run at 37 on the 17” in winter tyres and 36 on the 18” summer tyres

Considered1 · Feb 14th, 2018, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Harvey1512

Follow Considered's advice. I couldn't remember the pressure but he still has an XC60 to check against. 36 sounds about right.

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Clan · Feb 14th, 2018, 22:25

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Originally Posted by SvenAgain

Finding my XC60 a bit bumpy over our potholed country roads. I was thinking or reducing the tyre pressure to help smooth out the ride. Can anyone suggest what would be the lowest tyre pressure to run on while keeping the car safe?

Cheers,

Sven

What is your current pressure when "bumpy" ?

Generally when you feel pot hole bumps your pressures are too LOW not too high ... you need 38 at least in the front if you drive over pot holes otherwise the tyre is too soft to protect the rims from getting bent , and costing from £350 to £1000 each now a very expensive hobby !

NigelDay · Feb 14th, 2018, 22:49

^^^ ... and a good reason to avoid rubber band tyres. 17"/18" are the sensible choice if you live in pothole land.

Feb 14th, 2018, 07:49	#1
SvenAgain Old Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Stirling	Tyre Pressure? Finding my XC60 a bit bumpy over our potholed country roads. I was thinking or reducing the tyre pressure to help smooth out the ride. Can anyone suggest what would be the lowest tyre pressure to run on while keeping the car safe? Cheers, Sven

Feb 14th, 2018, 10:52	#2
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	From memory I ran mine at 32psi, it was the lowest recommended option. Running higher meant I felt every bump and I did not like that. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Feb 14th, 2018, 12:23	#3
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	I think eco was 39 and was too hard 36 was comfortable for me and if I remember the general concensus at the time of asking around. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Feb 14th, 2018, 18:21	#4
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Follow Considered's advice. I couldn't remember the pressure but he still has an XC60 to check against. 36 sounds about right. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Feb 14th, 2018, 18:45	#5
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	I run at 37 on the 17” in winter tyres and 36 on the 18” summer tyres __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	^^^ ... and a good reason to avoid rubber band tyres. 17"/18" are the sensible choice if you live in pothole land. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

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