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Old Jun 5th, 2011, 11:21   #162
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Originally Posted by RPA View Post
We collected our 09 XC90 today and it is shod with a hotch potch of Tyres from 3 different manufacturers. I know I've read something about this being bad for the AWD system, is this the case?

I'd rather buy a new set of tyres than knacker the AWD............... plus I'm looking for a good excuse to get a set of General Grabbers.

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The AWD is not designed to use different tyres on the same axel so it could cause damage in the long term. Haldax say you should use the same tires all round.
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