Tyre sidewall wear

richhodgetts · Apr 14th, 2018, 13:24

I have just taken the front left off my V60 to change discs and pads and was shocked to find that the tyre is so worn where tread meets sidewall that the steel reinforcement was exposed with some pretty major splits. I am amazed that this tyre had not let go with the amount of damage.

Tyre fitter reckons it's suspension damage although I can't see where the tyre has been rubbing.

Has anyone had a similar issue with a V60?

Cheers,

Rich

Clan · Apr 14th, 2018, 16:01

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Originally Posted by richhodgetts

I have just taken the front left off my V60 to change discs and pads and was shocked to find that the tyre is so worn where tread meets sidewall that the steel reinforcement was exposed with some pretty major splits. I am amazed that this tyre had not let go with the amount of damage.

Tyre fitter reckons it's suspension damage although I can't see where the tyre has been rubbing.

Has anyone had a similar issue with a V60?

Cheers,

Rich

have you been running with tyre pressures below 35 psi for long? I would say 38 psi will double your tyre life compared to running them at 30 psi . ( which the great majority seem to gravitate to ) .

MacV50 · Apr 14th, 2018, 18:26

Had similar on our V50 and it was sorted by a decent (Hunter) wheel alignment

miketemple123 · Apr 14th, 2018, 20:24

My V60 was 3 years old and had 3 sets of front tyres down to the carcass on the inside edge of both tyres - should have checked the service receipts a little more carefully. This proved to be the n/s balljoint which must have been faulty from new. Got Volvo to agree to £100 towards replacement, but the whole lower arm has to be changed as the b/j is not removable. It was identified by laser 4 wheel alignment at a non-Volvo garage and they found they were unable to set it up due to the slack in the balljoint.
Since then, no further problems with tyre wear and 20+k per set. Would recommend you have it done asap. Around £80 to check and probably another £60-80 to adjust

V60 auto SE lux 2012

richhodgetts · Apr 14th, 2018, 20:33

Mike - could you feel any slack in the wheel before the ball joint was diagnosed?

I changed the discs and pads this afternoon after getting the tyre sorted and I couldn't feel any play at all with the wheel off the ground but then I am no expert. Both front discs required some violence to get them off and the hub seemed rock solid throughout.

The other front tyre was perfect and so it doesn't sound exactly the same as yours - bottom line is I think it needs to go to someone who knows what they are doing (rather than a total amateur with a decent tool kit like myself)!

Thanks for the replies all.

Rich

miketemple123 · Apr 16th, 2018, 20:47

Hi Rich - no there was no indication that there was a problem. It even went through an MOT IIRC, but the play was enough to stop laser alignment. They did tracking when the tyres were fitted, but the settings had changed when checked later. So it would seem even a very small amount of play would cause the issue.
Hope you manage to sort it out

Cheers
Mike

benr7310 · Apr 17th, 2018, 08:01

My s40 had this a while back and turned out to be the large rear bushing on the front wishbone.

It is worth inspecting the wishbone for bushing/balljoint damage and also worth always run at 38psi.

RSVolvo · Apr 19th, 2018, 19:00

I had a very similar problem on my last car a S60. Rather than repeat it all again have a look at this thread https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=245355

Apr 14th, 2018, 13:24	#1
richhodgetts Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2021 23:13 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: worcestershire	Tyre sidewall wear I have just taken the front left off my V60 to change discs and pads and was shocked to find that the tyre is so worn where tread meets sidewall that the steel reinforcement was exposed with some pretty major splits. I am amazed that this tyre had not let go with the amount of damage. Tyre fitter reckons it's suspension damage although I can't see where the tyre has been rubbing. Has anyone had a similar issue with a V60? Cheers, Rich

Apr 14th, 2018, 20:33	#5
richhodgetts Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2021 23:13 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: worcestershire	Mike - could you feel any slack in the wheel before the ball joint was diagnosed? I changed the discs and pads this afternoon after getting the tyre sorted and I couldn't feel any play at all with the wheel off the ground but then I am no expert. Both front discs required some violence to get them off and the hub seemed rock solid throughout. The other front tyre was perfect and so it doesn't sound exactly the same as yours - bottom line is I think it needs to go to someone who knows what they are doing (rather than a total amateur with a decent tool kit like myself)! Thanks for the replies all. Rich Last edited by richhodgetts; Apr 14th, 2018 at 20:41.

Apr 17th, 2018, 08:01	#7
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	My s40 had this a while back and turned out to be the large rear bushing on the front wishbone. It is worth inspecting the wishbone for bushing/balljoint damage and also worth always run at 38psi. __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

Apr 19th, 2018, 19:00	#8
RSVolvo Junior Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 07:47 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dudley	I had a very similar problem on my last car a S60. Rather than repeat it all again have a look at this thread https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=245355 __________________ 2017-: S60 D4(190) SE Lux Geartronic, Osmium Grey 2013-2017: S60 D3(136) SE Lux Geartronic, Power Blue 2010-2013: V50 D4(177) SE Lux Geartronic, Barents Blue 2005-2010: S40 2.0D S, Flint Grey

Apr 14th, 2018, 18:26	#3
MacV50 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 08:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen	Had similar on our V50 and it was sorted by a decent (Hunter) wheel alignment

Apr 14th, 2018, 20:24	#4
miketemple123 New Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2023 08:40 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Folkestone, Kent	My V60 was 3 years old and had 3 sets of front tyres down to the carcass on the inside edge of both tyres - should have checked the service receipts a little more carefully. This proved to be the n/s balljoint which must have been faulty from new. Got Volvo to agree to £100 towards replacement, but the whole lower arm has to be changed as the b/j is not removable. It was identified by laser 4 wheel alignment at a non-Volvo garage and they found they were unable to set it up due to the slack in the balljoint. Since then, no further problems with tyre wear and 20+k per set. Would recommend you have it done asap. Around £80 to check and probably another £60-80 to adjust V60 auto SE lux 2012

Apr 16th, 2018, 20:47	#6
miketemple123 New Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2023 08:40 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Folkestone, Kent	Hi Rich - no there was no indication that there was a problem. It even went through an MOT IIRC, but the play was enough to stop laser alignment. They did tracking when the tyres were fitted, but the settings had changed when checked later. So it would seem even a very small amount of play would cause the issue. Hope you manage to sort it out Cheers Mike

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