Improve the ride of 11 year old XC90??

TWPC · Jul 5th, 2021, 17:39

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!

Jul 5th, 2021, 17:39	#1
TWPC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Improve the ride of 11 year old XC90?? 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! Last edited by TWPC; Jul 5th, 2021 at 17:41. Reason: Addition

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