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Originally Posted by TWPC
Dear all,
I love my 2010 XC90 but would like to know if there is any way to fundamentally improve the ride. I've had a quick review of the forum and the main advice seems to be:
1. lower your tyre pressures from the eco settings
2. fit the smallest wheels you can
Our car's on 18" wheels and I reckon the improvement by moving to 17" will be marginal. The tyres are now on 32psi.
The car has only done just over 61,000 miles, we have owned it since new and it has been regularly serviced. We live in London but use the car mainly for long journeys (we have a Hyundai i10 for short journeys). Looking under the car, there is nothing visibly wrong with the suspension but none of the components have been replaced since we bought it. Is there likely to be any point in replacing shocks or suspension arms?
Alternatively has anyone come across any company that offers a product or service that significantly improves the ride of the Mk 1 XC90?
I just want to be sure I'm not missing something!
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The only thing I would add is to check the lid index on the tyres is appropriate. I chose higher lid rated tyres for mine and notice that it is much stiffer. I am happy with that but you may not be.
As standard it should ride very very well on 17s so something may be wrong?