19" wheels.

cbee · Dec 17th, 2014, 16:04

We have just bought an 11 month old XC60 SE Lux but find the ride very hard. Admittedly the old XC70 was very soft but this car is far harder than my faithful 99 plate V70.

I have the option of swapping the 19" Fenrir wheels for some 18" ones from another car at the dealers.

So the question is would 18" wheels make much difference?

Thanks.

SuffolkBoy · Dec 17th, 2014, 16:16

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Originally Posted by cbee

We have just bought an 11 month old XC60 SE Lux but find the ride very hard. Admittedly the old XC70 was very soft but this car is far harder than my faithful 99 plate V70.

I have the option of swapping the 19" Fenrir wheels for some 18" ones from another car at the dealers.

So the question is would 18" wheels make much difference?

Thanks.

I find the ride on my 18" wheels to be comfortable - no real problems with potholes etc.

I have inflated the pressures to 39psi recently and again this has not caused any issues with the ride.

sunshinetours · Dec 17th, 2014, 16:55

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Originally Posted by SuffolkBoy

I find the ride on my 18" wheels to be comfortable - no real problems with potholes etc.

I have inflated the pressures to 39psi recently and again this has not caused any issues with the ride.

Yep same here - have 18" Zephyrus and inflated to 39psi all round - ride is pretty good mostly

Arianne · Dec 17th, 2014, 19:14

I have an R-design which was supplied with 20" wheels - beautiful but a labour of love with the ride. Now running the winter set which are 18" Volvo Mantus rims. The difference is really quite striking, both ways:

the ride is much improved and noise levels are lower, but

the car just doesn't have the 'drop-dead' gorgeous looks any more.

Pays your money & takes your choice.

Arianne

AngloScot · Dec 17th, 2014, 19:18

The 18 inch wheels on my car were 35 psi when delivered to me new. The ride was amazing, so smooth. I have since upped that to 37 psi, still a quality smooth ride. So yes I think you should go for 18 inch wheels if you find 19 inch too hard.

Daniel TD5 · Dec 17th, 2014, 21:57

I have 19" Achilles on my se lux no problems but if you really want to swop

I bet the dealer will swop .Well i will swop with £200 pound on top for your trouble

I have a brand new set of se lux pan alloys never used sitting at home with conti tyres

Quite happy to swop with you with cash for your trouble

Dec 17th, 2014, 16:04	#1
cbee VOC Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 20:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ruislip	19" wheels. We have just bought an 11 month old XC60 SE Lux but find the ride very hard. Admittedly the old XC70 was very soft but this car is far harder than my faithful 99 plate V70. I have the option of swapping the 19" Fenrir wheels for some 18" ones from another car at the dealers. So the question is would 18" wheels make much difference? Thanks. __________________ XC60 D5 SE Lux Manual. Silver

Dec 17th, 2014, 19:14	#4
Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	I have an R-design which was supplied with 20" wheels - beautiful but a labour of love with the ride. Now running the winter set which are 18" Volvo Mantus rims. The difference is really quite striking, both ways: the ride is much improved and noise levels are lower, but the car just doesn't have the 'drop-dead' gorgeous looks any more. Pays your money & takes your choice. Arianne __________________ 2017 - Range Rover Velar D300 V6 R-dynamic, Corris Grey .......... but drove Volvo XC90 & XC60 from 2006-17 so I have lifetime membership of the forum (thanks people).

Dec 17th, 2014, 19:18	#5
AngloScot Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: home counties	The 18 inch wheels on my car were 35 psi when delivered to me new. The ride was amazing, so smooth. I have since upped that to 37 psi, still a quality smooth ride. So yes I think you should go for 18 inch wheels if you find 19 inch too hard. __________________ My 14.5 2014 XC60 SE Lux Geartronic Sapphire Black winter pack with ABL, Front park assist, Dk tint glass rear/cargo, Tempa spare wheel.

Dec 17th, 2014, 21:57	#6
Daniel TD5 Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2015 22:05 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Kent	I have 19" Achilles on my se lux no problems but if you really want to swop I bet the dealer will swop .Well i will swop with £200 pound on top for your trouble I have a brand new set of se lux pan alloys never used sitting at home with conti tyres Quite happy to swop with you with cash for your trouble

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