XC60 ride quality on 21’’ wheels

[Barry.h]

Hello everyone,

Thinking of purchasing a XC60 r design It doesn’t have air suspension and it’s on 21’’ wheels.
Just wondering what your opinions are of the ride quality on these size wheels.

Many thanks

[Polestar Pete]

Opinions will vary, but I've been pretty happy so far. Ride quality for me as been fine on motorways, around town, and decent A roads.

I've noticed more road noise although this might be reduced with different tires. Potholes and speed bumps are pretty harsh though. Obviously, they're kerb-magnets.

They do look really nice on the XC60 IMO.

[Cull06]

It’s a balance. I’ve been in the car you describe and it’s fine. Obvs not as soft as a non-rdesign and on 20s.

But unless you are absolute about soft ride above all else (then why are you buying an r design I would ask?) then it’s absolutely fine

[kb007]

I have this car and its definitely hard ride. But its better than too soft. The seats are amazing comfortable.

It looks the fabulous especially the R-design

[Bluebotle]

I have 21” wheels on my XC60 without air suspension and find it extremely comfortable and soft ride. I did however loan an V60 from Volvo dealership that had 19” wheels and that was very hard.

To me it seems the car is the difference and not necessarily the wheels.

Cheers

Lee

[Mm1988]

Originally Posted by Bluebotle

I have 21” wheels on my XC60 without air suspension and find it extremely comfortable and soft ride. I did however loan an V60 from Volvo dealership that had 19” wheels and that was very hard.

To me it seems the car is the difference and not necessarily the wheels.

Cheers

Lee

This is why I always say you have to test drive every car for a decent amount of time because I have a v60 with the r design m suspension on 19” wheels and I love the ride! I was surprised as many of the reviews said the standard suspension was best on the V60.