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Apr 28th, 2022, 08:32 | #1 |
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Xc60 D5 2009 random vibration after front tyres changed
I own a Volvo XC60 D5 2009, after replacing the front two tyres the car vibrates randomly at various speeds.
The new tyres are the exact same tyre size as the rear, just a different make. At any speed over 30 miles I get a random a vibration every so often, it’s unpleasant but only lasts a few seconds. Front tyres : Pirelli scorpion verde P 235/60R18 107V new 10mm tread (the only correct size in stock) Rear tyres : Avon ZX7 235/60R18 107V with almost 10mm of tread I have had both wheels balanced twice at the garage I bought the tyres from and then again at another garage to check. I also had the wheel alignment done at the same time to see if that was the issue. This issue wasn’t there before the new tyres, the old tyres were the same as the rear, I had a un-repairable puncher so decided to replace both fronts at the same time so to not mess with unbalanced issues ironically. It still drives straight and true apart from the shudder.
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Apr 28th, 2022, 09:45 | #2 |
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Sometimes corrosion between the wheel and the hub can cause a little run out if the wheel is not put back in exactly the same position that it came off.
Take the wheels off and clean both the surfaces, put some copper slip on the surfaces to prevent further build up and put the wheels back on.
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Have you tried having the tyres swapped from front to rear?
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Hey Clan, they didn’t torqued the lock nuts. Would that make a difference?
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So bit of an update, I swapped the tyres and put the new tyres on the back. I also torqued all the wheel nuts to the same amount. However the vibration is now worse, so will be putting the new ones back on the front.
Question, the new tyres not only feel noticeably heavier, the circumference is 3cm bigger. Now this is only a 10mm ish increase in diameter, but would the weight and the extra diameter be enough to mess with the haldex?
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Yes , volvo had a problem with brakes vibrating and issued a service bulletin ,and it was found to be the locking nuts not done up to the correct 140 nm torque so unequal clamping . your fault seems tyre related though .
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Thanks for that, that makes sense.
I did find a bit of info about the front tyres, some people say they vibrate if the psi is below 40psi as they apparently have foam inserts to reduce noise. I just checked and they say they should be between 40psi and 50psi. Some over volvo owners say by going up to 40psi fixed there issue. I’ll give that a go tomorrow and hope that fixes it. I would rather not have to buy another set for the back if I can help it. Appreciate your getting back to me. We love our volvo, only had it 6 months, hoping it’s going to last a while.
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Interesting you describe the new tyres feel heavier - what can happen is due to an electrical or mechanical fault with the haldex, it “locks up”, this can be almost undetectable if the tyres are well matched but if they’re not then it causes significant tension in the drivetrain and makes the car feel heavy. It can also cause rapid wear and damage in the gearbox, angle drive and rear differential. Sometimes referred to as “wind up”, it is very rare and unusual but can happen. To check, find a quiet car park to mess about in and do some tight turns at just above walking pace both going forwards and reverse. If the car feels “tight” as though the brakes might be binding - switch off and pull the fuse(s) for the AWD system and try again - if there is a significant difference - you likely have a locked up AOC. But I say again - it’s most unusual.
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