20" Wheels - excessive road noise

[Driver Dave]

You have an idea about why I complained so much - these are the type of roads I am on all the time

[Sceptre123]

It may be worth inviting Volvo out to those roads. It is VERY different to anything I've heard from a car before. Its almost like the days of driving 4x4's with off road tyres in the 80's!!!

[neon]

Originally Posted by Sceptre123

It may be worth inviting Volvo out to those roads. It is VERY different to anything I've heard from a car before. Its almost like the days of driving 4x4's with off road tyres in the 80's!!!

i would contact Volvo UK as the more owners do the more chance they will do something.

[nu11eaf]

My 2017 MY (june 2016) XC90 is in today to get Power Pulse Pipe and AGR bracket replaced (under a TJ call) and I have a new XC90 D5 R design with 22" wheels and Scorpion Verde tyres and air suspension as a loan car and it is even noisier than my D5 Inscription XC90 on 20" wheels and air suspension, that wheel bearing type rumble is really intrusive, I did not think they could get worse than mine. Unless my winter rubber mats are making a difference.
So Volvo have not done anything to solve this problem and having larger wheels does not improve things, contrary to what some claim on here.

[nu11eaf]

Just picked my car back up from Mill Volvo, EGR bracket and PP PIPE replaced and after asking them to check suspension they recalibrated suspension and lowered tyre pressures, (these will be put back to eco setting) cant say I noticed any difference in noise level from before but mine is "significantly" quieter than the the R design loaner which had 22" wheels, but still not a nice quiet car, I was glad to hand that loan car back, if I was test driving that car with a view to buying I would walk away.
People will end up driving with worn wheel bearings and not know because thats the normal noise in an XC90.

[Bicax]

Is it possible to record this sound?

I'm really curious as to how it sounds.

[ulstrup]

I have now 2500km with my 2018 T8 inscription on 20' with conti sport. the car is extremely silent!
I don't know if the T8 got more insulation material or if they have made some changes in the 2018MY but I have zero problem with noise in the car.

[familymangreg]

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

My 2017 MY (june 2016) XC90 is in today to get Power Pulse Pipe and AGR bracket replaced (under a TJ call) and I have a new XC90 D5 R design with 22" wheels and Scorpion Verde tyres and air suspension as a loan car and it is even noisier than my D5 Inscription XC90 on 20" wheels and air suspension, that wheel bearing type rumble is really intrusive, I did not think they could get worse than mine. Unless my winter rubber mats are making a difference.
So Volvo have not done anything to solve this problem and having larger wheels does not improve things, contrary to what some claim on here.

I'm sorry nu11eaf, but I'm getting a little bit aggravated by people on this thread now saying Volvo have not acknowledged the issue, or Volvo have not done anything about it, that is factually incorrect. If Volvo have not acknowledged or done anything about the issues, then:

Why did they put brand new Conti Silent tyres on my car, at their expense, after I'd done over 7k on my existing set?
Why have they developed the B pillar mod and applied it under warranty?
Why have they made modifications to suspension components and applied them under warranty?

While some people may still not be happy with the noise levels after having these mods, or on new vehicles, its not fair to say Volvo haven't done anything.

Your experience in the R-Design is interesting, both Lexman and myself noted an improvements in later vehicles. Perhaps its the 22 inch wheels. I guess if you go for optional 22 inch wheels, then you've got to make a comfort/noise compromise, as you really are getting low on rubber between you and the road.

If I'm going to be honest, I've noted an improvement in my vehicle following the b-pillar and tyre mods and am at the stage now where although I certainly know there are similar vehicles which run quieter, I find the Volvo acceptable to *my* ears, and nobody else in my family has an issue with it!

You still seem bitterly disappointed with your vehicle nu11eaf, and having driven other XC90 and noted the same issues, your discomfort is clearly not specific to your own vehicle. I think its time you get rid, get a Q7 and move on! :-)

:wq

[familymangreg]

Originally Posted by ulstrup

I have now 2500km with my 2018 T8 inscription on 20' with conti sport. the car is extremely silent!
I don't know if the T8 got more insulation material or if they have made some changes in the 2018MY but I have zero problem with noise in the car.

Yes, it was noted very early on in this thread that *generally speaking* people with T8's are not complaining of noise issues. I think its been concluded that the additional mass and body of batteries in the car are absorbing some of the sound. I don't believe the insulation will be any different, but there is also the possibility of noise canceling software for the electric motors having a positive effect too, although some have suggested the noise cancelling software would be tuned for completely different higher pitch electric motor noise frequencies.

:wq

[nu11eaf]

Originally Posted by familymangreg

I'm sorry nu11eaf, but I'm getting a little bit aggravated by people on this thread now saying Volvo have not acknowledged the issue, or Volvo have not done anything about it, that is factually incorrect. If Volvo have not acknowledged or done anything about the issues, then:

Why did they put brand new Conti Silent tyres on my car, at their expense, after I'd done over 7k on my existing set?
Why have they developed the B pillar mod and applied it under warranty?
Why have they made modifications to suspension components and applied them under warranty?

While some people may still not be happy with the noise levels after having these mods, or on new vehicles, its not fair to say Volvo haven't done anything.

Your experience in the R-Design is interesting, both Lexman and myself noted an improvements in later vehicles. Perhaps its the 22 inch wheels. I guess if you go for optional 22 inch wheels, then you've got to make a comfort/noise compromise, as you really are getting low on rubber between you and the road.

If I'm going to be honest, I've noted an improvement in my vehicle following the b-pillar and tyre mods and am at the stage now where although I certainly know there are similar vehicles which run quieter, I find the Volvo acceptable to *my* ears, and nobody else in my family has an issue with it!

You still seem bitterly disappointed with your vehicle nu11eaf, and having driven other XC90 and noted the same issues, your discomfort is clearly not specific to your own vehicle. I think its time you get rid, get a Q7 and move on! :-)

:wq

I will move on when I am good and ready not when you say, to move on now will lose me thousands of pounds, quite frankly that is a silly statement you make, unless you are a wealthy man and can afford to take a massive loss on your car and then have the expense of buying a even more expensive replacement it is just stupid.
I maintain apart from the sticking plaster attemps to try and cover up a design flaw in the car nothing has been done in the design of the car to improve the road noise issue. And I will continue to voice my opinions on here if you like it or not.
Having today driven a brand new model that was even noisier than my car I am firmly of the opinion it is still a major issue and needs to be kept in public focus on the forum.
If you familymangreg wish to add to the topic to say otherwise you are free to do so BUT DO NOT TRY TO SENSOR MY OPINIONS OR TELL ME WHAT TO DO. I will not be bullied by you or anyone else to stay quiet, your response was agressive and inappropriate.
Maybe you would like to tell me and everyone else what suspension components have been modified or changed, and without personal attacks.