Recommendations? - Tyres for XC60 R-Design 18"

MGXC60 · Aug 26th, 2018, 16:43

Hi All,

My first post, sorry if this has already been discussed.

Proud and happy owner of a 2016my XC60 R-Design Lux FWD, with 18" alloys.

Ideally am looking for ride comfort as have severe spinal issues. Ideally low noise and economic.

Not worried if 'AT' or pure 'Road' tyre tread versions.

Can I do a small increase in tyre profile height?

Many thanks.

St James · Aug 30th, 2018, 12:33

My initial thought when I read your post was - why would someone with severe spinal issues buy an R-Design.....??

However, leaving that aside, I don't think it matters much which brand of tyre you get for comfort, simply because the primary factors affecting comfort are surely the profile and suspension?

In terms of the small increase in tyre profile height - I wouldn't - firstly, it would change the rolling radius and therefore your speedo wouldn't be calibrated correctly (appreciating most are already out anyway); secondly, I would have thought it could invalidate your insurance; thirdly, it would also probably affect handling.

Have you considered asking Volvo to adjust the suspension? Or alternatively, fit a different suspension kit completely (Koni, Eibach)?

Aug 26th, 2018, 16:43	#1
MGXC60 New Member Last Online: May 18th, 2019 05:39 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: London	Recommendations? - Tyres for XC60 R-Design 18" Hi All, My first post, sorry if this has already been discussed. Proud and happy owner of a 2016my XC60 R-Design Lux FWD, with 18" alloys. Ideally am looking for ride comfort as have severe spinal issues. Ideally low noise and economic. Not worried if 'AT' or pure 'Road' tyre tread versions. Can I do a small increase in tyre profile height? Many thanks.

Aug 30th, 2018, 12:33	#2
St James Senior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Birmingham	My initial thought when I read your post was - why would someone with severe spinal issues buy an R-Design.....?? However, leaving that aside, I don't think it matters much which brand of tyre you get for comfort, simply because the primary factors affecting comfort are surely the profile and suspension? In terms of the small increase in tyre profile height - I wouldn't - firstly, it would change the rolling radius and therefore your speedo wouldn't be calibrated correctly (appreciating most are already out anyway); secondly, I would have thought it could invalidate your insurance; thirdly, it would also probably affect handling. Have you considered asking Volvo to adjust the suspension? Or alternatively, fit a different suspension kit completely (Koni, Eibach)? __________________ Current Car: 2020 V60 D4 R Design + with Polestar and options galore Previous Cars: 2015 (65) XC60 D4 AWD R-Design Lux Nav 2014 (64) XC60 D4 AWD R-Design Lux Nav Auto 2010 (10) Skoda Octavia vRS CR170 DSG Last edited by St James; Aug 30th, 2018 at 12:48.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)