Wheels for XC60 - Page 3

Smiffy555 · Aug 25th, 2016, 09:29

I've just changed to a XC60 R-Design D5 with 20" wheels from an SE Lux Premium with 18" and the new car is so much nicer to drive.

The handling and steering response is so much better (for me as I prefer 'sharper' turn in), but this may be a lot to do with the suspension differences AND the larger diameter wheels. The car just feels so much more alive.

Tyre choice is also a factor in ride comfort too.

RoyMacDonald · Aug 25th, 2016, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Smiffy555

I've just changed to a XC60 R-Design D5 with 20" wheels from an SE Lux Premium with 18" and the new car is so much nicer to drive.

The handling and steering response is so much better (for me as I prefer 'sharper' turn in), but this may be a lot to do with the suspension differences AND the larger diameter wheels. The car just feels so much more alive.

Tyre choice is also a factor in ride comfort too.

It will only be the rims that are a larger diameter not the tyres unless you are using non standard tyres. A standard SE LUX will have softer suspension. I have the 4C suspension on my SE LUX and for rough potholed roads like we have locally I prefer the Comfort setting which is similar to the standard SE LUX but on any other roads I prefer the Sport setting which is like the standard R-Design suspension.

I always use 17 rims on mine with 245/65/17 winter tyres summer and winter pumped up to eco settings.

To highlight the difference the suspension setting makes, crossing railway lines at 40 mph in Sport mode triggers an event on my dash cam's impact sensor, but in Comfort mode it doesn't.

Roy

wimorrison · Aug 25th, 2016, 19:38

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

It will only be the rims that are a larger diameter not the tyres unless you are using non standard tyres. A standard SE LUX will have softer suspension. I have the 4C suspension on my SE LUX and for rough potholed roads like we have locally I prefer the Comfort setting which is similar to the standard SE LUX but on any other roads I prefer the Sport setting which is like the standard R-Design suspension.

I always use 17 rims on mine with 245/65/17 winter tyres summer and winter pumped up to eco settings.

To highlight the difference the suspension setting makes, crossing railway lines at 40 mph in Sport mode triggers an event on my dash cam's impact sensor, but in Comfort mode it doesn't.

Roy

You certain on that tyre size? That is not the spec for the car.

NigelDay · Aug 26th, 2016, 01:40

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

You certain on that tyre size? That is not the spec for the car.

I thought that. I have 235/65R17.

Bantambuddy · Sep 1st, 2016, 19:21

Just been running 20" wheels for a week now fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tyres and I am delighted that I had this upgrade. There has been no real detriment to the ride quality. My wife says it feels the same as with the 18". The car just sits better and feels more planted on the road whilst driving and less pitchy, steering seems to be more acute and I think it looks a whole lot more pleasing

RoyMacDonald · Sep 2nd, 2016, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Bantambuddy

Just been running 20" wheels for a week now fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tyres and I am delighted that I had this upgrade. There has been no real detriment to the ride quality. My wife says it feels the same as with the 18". The car just sits better and feels more planted on the road whilst driving and less pitchy, steering seems to be more acute and I think it looks a whole lot more pleasing

Do you have any photos?

Roy

Bantambuddy · Sep 2nd, 2016, 22:53

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

Do you have any photos?

Roy

Here you go
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=9871
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=9870
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=9871

mordred1973 · Sep 3rd, 2016, 14:37

looks great Bantam....

Bantambuddy · Sep 4th, 2016, 15:44

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Originally Posted by mordred1973

looks great Bantam....

Thank you

Kev78 · Sep 5th, 2016, 21:04

My 18"s are fine. Tyre noise isn't a issue.

Aug 25th, 2016, 09:29	#21
Smiffy555 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2021 19:42 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Leamington Spa	I've just changed to a XC60 R-Design D5 with 20" wheels from an SE Lux Premium with 18" and the new car is so much nicer to drive. The handling and steering response is so much better (for me as I prefer 'sharper' turn in), but this may be a lot to do with the suspension differences AND the larger diameter wheels. The car just feels so much more alive. Tyre choice is also a factor in ride comfort too. __________________ Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R Design Caterham 420R

Sep 1st, 2016, 19:21	#25
Bantambuddy VOC Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2023 12:25 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sheffield	Just been running 20" wheels for a week now fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tyres and I am delighted that I had this upgrade. There has been no real detriment to the ride quality. My wife says it feels the same as with the 18". The car just sits better and feels more planted on the road whilst driving and less pitchy, steering seems to be more acute and I think it looks a whole lot more pleasing __________________ XC60 SE Lux Nav Manual D5 AWD Black Sapphire; Polestar; Family Pack; Driver Support Pack; Winter Pack with Active Bending Headlights; Front and Rear Parking Sensors; Privacy Glass; Diamondbrite;20" Wheels

Sep 3rd, 2016, 14:37	#28
mordred1973 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2019 22:35 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kettering View Photos By: mordred1973	looks great Bantam.... __________________ 2013 model XC60 R-DESIGN Lux Nav Geartronic Polestar in Rebel Blue

Sep 5th, 2016, 21:04	#30
Kev78 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2017 14:04 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	My 18"s are fine. Tyre noise isn't a issue. __________________ 2016 XC60 D5 SE luv nav Polestar manual

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