Sqealing tyres

Jack Russell · May 2nd, 2012, 22:07

Hi there,
We have an 54 plate XC 90. Have had it for a year or so now. Just done 90k miles. When on concrete, like in multi stories, it sounds like we,re in an american police chase with sqealing tyres. Is there something in the 4wd drive system that isn't working properly? Its obviously causing the tyres to wear badly.

Cheers
JR

Sportwag · May 2nd, 2012, 22:26

Are the tyres wearing badly? I would start with getting the wheel alignment checked. XC90's are prone to wearing the outer edge at the front but anything unusual is worth checking out. If tyre wear is ok it could just be the tyre reacting to the surface in the carpark.

60041 · May 2nd, 2012, 22:31

My old XC70 used to do that, I don't know about the '90 yet as I've not had it in a car park yet. I also used to get the same scrubbing effect when making tight turns on loose gravel etc.
It was not a problem with the XC70, the tyre life was excellent, and I always put it down to the steering geometry causing the front wheels to describe different arcs when on full lock.
I have heard many other cars squealing in multi-storey car parks, I would say that its entirely normal.

Jack Russell · May 3rd, 2012, 09:02

If it was a normal 4wd car I would say the diff was locked or not giving freely. But I'm not sure how this system works. Its aligned ok.

galloot633 · May 3rd, 2012, 10:13

perfectly normal in some. multistories, my old s80 would sometimes do it, I think its just a combination of the right surface and tight turns
Dave

BunsenHoneydew · May 3rd, 2012, 11:35

My XC90 does this in the multi-storey carpark in Basingstoke. It's got a rubberised floor and sounds like I'm in a car chase when I turn the sharp corners. My 7 year old loves it!

Steve

CherokeeDriver · May 4th, 2012, 09:34

Ahhh.... Hollywood Tyres. Nothing to worry about - just a combination of high friction caused by a tight turn onto a painted or sealed car park floor. My old BMW 5 Series would squeal like a banchee in some car parks, even at low speed!

paulodipoggio · May 12th, 2012, 21:51

The entrance to a flat surfaced car park I use does it regularly which the kids love - I'm not sure whether to be embarrassed or give it some!
It's the only place I've ever had it happen, so I guess it's just the type of tarmac ?

May 2nd, 2012, 22:07	#1
Jack Russell New Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2014 23:13 Join Date: May 2012 Location: East Yorkshire	Sqealing tyres Hi there, We have an 54 plate XC 90. Have had it for a year or so now. Just done 90k miles. When on concrete, like in multi stories, it sounds like we,re in an american police chase with sqealing tyres. Is there something in the 4wd drive system that isn't working properly? Its obviously causing the tyres to wear badly. Cheers JR

May 2nd, 2012, 22:31	#3
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	My old XC70 used to do that, I don't know about the '90 yet as I've not had it in a car park yet. I also used to get the same scrubbing effect when making tight turns on loose gravel etc. It was not a problem with the XC70, the tyre life was excellent, and I always put it down to the steering geometry causing the front wheels to describe different arcs when on full lock. I have heard many other cars squealing in multi-storey car parks, I would say that its entirely normal. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

May 2nd, 2012, 22:26	#2
Sportwag Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 07:34 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Co. Antrim	Are the tyres wearing badly? I would start with getting the wheel alignment checked. XC90's are prone to wearing the outer edge at the front but anything unusual is worth checking out. If tyre wear is ok it could just be the tyre reacting to the surface in the carpark.

May 3rd, 2012, 09:02	#4
Jack Russell New Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2014 23:13 Join Date: May 2012 Location: East Yorkshire	If it was a normal 4wd car I would say the diff was locked or not giving freely. But I'm not sure how this system works. Its aligned ok.

May 3rd, 2012, 10:13	#5
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	perfectly normal in some. multistories, my old s80 would sometimes do it, I think its just a combination of the right surface and tight turns Dave

May 3rd, 2012, 11:35	#6
BunsenHoneydew Junior Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2020 11:16 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bramley, Hants.	My XC90 does this in the multi-storey carpark in Basingstoke. It's got a rubberised floor and sounds like I'm in a car chase when I turn the sharp corners. My 7 year old loves it! Steve

May 4th, 2012, 09:34	#7
CherokeeDriver Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2012 19:15 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London	Ahhh.... Hollywood Tyres. Nothing to worry about - just a combination of high friction caused by a tight turn onto a painted or sealed car park floor. My old BMW 5 Series would squeal like a banchee in some car parks, even at low speed!

May 12th, 2012, 21:51	#8
paulodipoggio Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:57 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: birmingham	The entrance to a flat surfaced car park I use does it regularly which the kids love - I'm not sure whether to be embarrassed or give it some! It's the only place I've ever had it happen, so I guess it's just the type of tarmac ?

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