S90 ride quality on 20s - Page 3

SwissXC90 · Mar 3rd, 2019, 16:32

The trend to bigger wheels and lower profile tyres might be great on the race track.

But in real life the chaces of scuffing the rims on curbs is much higher and ability to absorb bumps much lower on bigger rims.

If you drive in a curb free area with smooth roads you won’t notice a difference.

But I use both 17” Winter wheels and 20” Summer wheels and it is night and day between them.

17” wins for comfort.
20” wins for handling.

You cannot have both.

jotka · Mar 4th, 2019, 06:20

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Originally Posted by RochdalePioneers

the 20" rims look spectacular

this ^.

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 4th, 2019, 20:03

I guess you should make a balanced choice. 18" for example. Don't sacrifice comfort. It's a Volvo. Not a racing brand like Ferrari. Why you need 20"? Handling? Again...it's a Volvo. Think about it.

jotka · Mar 5th, 2019, 07:20

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Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Why you need 20"?

the look.

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 5th, 2019, 08:27

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Originally Posted by jotka

the look.

Nice wheels. Just think what you want... aesthetic or comfort. you can't have both unfortunately.

jotka · Mar 5th, 2019, 08:39

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Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Nice wheels. Just think what you want... aesthetic or comfort. you can't have both unfortunately.

well, comparing to other cars I have driven, ride quality on 20" in S90 is kind of balance between the look and the comfort

VOLVOL0VER · Mar 5th, 2019, 18:21

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Originally Posted by jotka

well, comparing to other cars I have driven, ride quality on 20" in S90 is kind of balance between the look and the comfort

So... you have just decided it. Go for it 😎

RochdalePioneers · Mar 6th, 2019, 21:48

Had the wheels not already have been on the car when I bought it there is no way I would have ticked that option box to switch 18" for 20". I have been a firm advocate for maintaining some sidewall in a wheel for both comfort and tyre cost. So I was apprehensive hence starting the thread.

So I have been pleasantly surprised at the ride. And blown away by the looks - its a beautiful car anyway, but on the big wheels it looks stunning.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 16:32	#21
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	The trend to bigger wheels and lower profile tyres might be great on the race track. But in real life the chaces of scuffing the rims on curbs is much higher and ability to absorb bumps much lower on bigger rims. If you drive in a curb free area with smooth roads you won’t notice a difference. But I use both 17” Winter wheels and 20” Summer wheels and it is night and day between them. 17” wins for comfort. 20” wins for handling. You cannot have both. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Mar 6th, 2019, 21:48	#28
RochdalePioneers Junior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2021 21:38 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	Had the wheels not already have been on the car when I bought it there is no way I would have ticked that option box to switch 18" for 20". I have been a firm advocate for maintaining some sidewall in a wheel for both comfort and tyre cost. So I was apprehensive hence starting the thread. So I have been pleasantly surprised at the ride. And blown away by the looks - its a beautiful car anyway, but on the big wheels it looks stunning. __________________ S90 Inscription Bowers & Wilkins edition

Mar 4th, 2019, 20:03	#23
VOLVOL0VER Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 15:48 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lisboa	I guess you should make a balanced choice. 18" for example. Don't sacrifice comfort. It's a Volvo. Not a racing brand like Ferrari. Why you need 20"? Handling? Again...it's a Volvo. Think about it.

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