XC90 20" to 22" Alloys

The Wesminator · Mar 28th, 2018, 20:33

Chaps,

I have a brand new R Design being delivered in a couple weeks with standard 20" alloy wheels fitted and I have purchased a spare set of 22" five spokes which I want to use in the warmer summer months. Could anyone confirm if the wheel studs are the same size for both wheel sizes.

Many thanks

Wes

skippyfox · Mar 28th, 2018, 21:07

Congrats on the new xc90. I presume you have bought the 22" wheels from the dealer, therefore should be no problems with the fit. But I would add you may live to regret it. My previous 90 had 19" rims, went for 21" with a lower profile tyre, running over a matchstick loosened my fillings. Best of luck

The Wesminator · Mar 28th, 2018, 21:11

Cheers for this.

I did not purchase from a dealer but they are the genuine part with numbers etc...

Wes

skippyfox · Mar 28th, 2018, 21:33

In theory should be no problem with the fit, but trust me, unless you are driving on a snooker table surface you will feel every crack in the road. And with the road conditions in my neck of the woods, I'm thinking of fitting BF Goodrich all terrains

BiggyG · Mar 28th, 2018, 22:01

Even a step from 19s to 20s is noticeable. I had a Momentum loaner on 19s and I couldn’t believe how much harder the ride was when I got back in my Inscription running on 20s

I think there’s a balance between style and comfort and it’s down to your preferenxs

JC888 · Mar 28th, 2018, 22:12

I was unsure about my 20s moving from the 18" on the Merc, however with the right tyre pressure I find the ride surprisingly good. It must've been the air suspension

gmk666 · Mar 29th, 2018, 10:42

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Originally Posted by JC888

It must've been the air suspension

Definitely concur with this. The courtesy car I've got at the minute has steel springs and 20" wheels. The ride seems no softer than my car with its air suspension and 22"s.

bertjeb · Mar 30th, 2018, 08:47

I had the same fear when I ordered my XC90 R Design 5 months ago. Finally I decided and it was delivered with 21"
It has air suspension, and I must say, the ride is very comfortable.
I'll attach some pictures, they are the 21" Matt Black/Diamond Cut (option 1041)

Also check the wrapping of the chrome parts :-)

MOzS90 · Apr 1st, 2018, 08:11

Who did the wrapping? Looks awesome! Was it grill and window surrounds? Did they do the mirrors too? How much was it?

I’m very keen to get my Bursting Blue S90 R Design done too. I’m not a fan of the chrome bits. Looks out of place....

bertjeb · Apr 1st, 2018, 21:57

Hi, it was a company in Belgium...
grill, window surroundings and roof rails. The roof rails were the most expensive parts ...
In total: around 700 euro excl VAT
But I get many positive reactions, it's really worth it, thx for the comment :-)

Ah, and the mirrors where painted before delivery ... or clicked on ... they are available in black too ...

Mar 28th, 2018, 20:33	#1
The Wesminator New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2020 20:39 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Suffolk	XC90 20" to 22" Alloys Chaps, I have a brand new R Design being delivered in a couple weeks with standard 20" alloy wheels fitted and I have purchased a spare set of 22" five spokes which I want to use in the warmer summer months. Could anyone confirm if the wheel studs are the same size for both wheel sizes. Many thanks Wes

Mar 28th, 2018, 22:01	#5
BiggyG Junior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 19:57 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tadley	Even a step from 19s to 20s is noticeable. I had a Momentum loaner on 19s and I couldn’t believe how much harder the ride was when I got back in my Inscription running on 20s I think there’s a balance between style and comfort and it’s down to your preferenxs __________________ Mine: ‘69’ XC90 B5 R Design Pro Bursting Blue Formerly: ‘66’ XC90 D5 Inscription; ‘13’ MY2014 V60 D5 SE LUX NAV

Mar 28th, 2018, 22:12	#6
JC888 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2022 21:28 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northants	I was unsure about my 20s moving from the 18" on the Merc, however with the right tyre pressure I find the ride surprisingly good. It must've been the air suspension __________________ 2017 Volvo S90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription - Xenium Pack, Panoramic Sunroof, Massage Front Seats, Family Pack. Electric Silver Nappa Soft Leather Perforated/Ventilated Charcoal

Mar 30th, 2018, 08:47	#8
bertjeb New Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2018 22:36 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Limburg	I had the same fear when I ordered my XC90 R Design 5 months ago. Finally I decided and it was delivered with 21" It has air suspension, and I must say, the ride is very comfortable. I'll attach some pictures, they are the 21" Matt Black/Diamond Cut (option 1041) Also check the wrapping of the chrome parts :-) __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D3 Summum (2.0 Diesel GearTronic) Last edited by bertjeb; Mar 30th, 2018 at 09:06.

Apr 1st, 2018, 21:57	#10
bertjeb New Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2018 22:36 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Limburg	Hi, it was a company in Belgium... grill, window surroundings and roof rails. The roof rails were the most expensive parts ... In total: around 700 euro excl VAT But I get many positive reactions, it's really worth it, thx for the comment :-) Ah, and the mirrors where painted before delivery ... or clicked on ... they are available in black too ... __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D3 Summum (2.0 Diesel GearTronic)

Mar 28th, 2018, 21:07	#2
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	Congrats on the new xc90. I presume you have bought the 22" wheels from the dealer, therefore should be no problems with the fit. But I would add you may live to regret it. My previous 90 had 19" rims, went for 21" with a lower profile tyre, running over a matchstick loosened my fillings. Best of luck

Mar 28th, 2018, 21:11	#3
The Wesminator New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2020 20:39 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Suffolk	Cheers for this. I did not purchase from a dealer but they are the genuine part with numbers etc... Wes

Mar 28th, 2018, 21:33	#4
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	In theory should be no problem with the fit, but trust me, unless you are driving on a snooker table surface you will feel every crack in the road. And with the road conditions in my neck of the woods, I'm thinking of fitting BF Goodrich all terrains

Apr 1st, 2018, 08:11	#9
MOzS90 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2020 22:15 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Utopia	Who did the wrapping? Looks awesome! Was it grill and window surrounds? Did they do the mirrors too? How much was it? I’m very keen to get my Bursting Blue S90 R Design done too. I’m not a fan of the chrome bits. Looks out of place....

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