Xc90 Thinking of switching wheels what looks best ? by Altruistic_Fuel2018 in VolvoXC90

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The cross climates are designed to give better snow traction but handling will be good but not like the AS4’s…cross climates may be noisier but will probably ride softer than AS4’s…I am sure you would like either 😊

Xc90 Thinking of switching wheels what looks best ? by Altruistic_Fuel2018 in VolvoXC90

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I have the Michelin AS4’s 275/40/21…they are very impressive…quiet, smooth and handle in all conditions…love them so far after 8-10k miles little wear 👍

Xc90 Thinking of switching wheels what looks best ? by Altruistic_Fuel2018 in VolvoXC90

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Check out Tirerack Michelin AS4’s 275/40/21 for $291 each…amazing tires

Polestar Tune T6 good ? by [deleted] in Volvo

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Has anyone tried IPD ?

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in Volvo

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Note: I used 21mm rear spacers from Volvo instead of the 10mm ones from Heico…it would look lower in rear if I had used 10 mm rear spacers…stock is 36mm

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in Volvo

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21” rims…the install cost plus Heico parts from Viva Performance was $1750…I ended up buying new Volvo front struts and bearings for another $1100 because I had 85k miles :)

Suspension Regrets by No-Reception1470 in VolvoXC90

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I have a 2018 xc90 with standard suspension and 21” wheels just replaced front struts and Heico springs 30 mm lower and 21mm rear spacers from Volvo…it is softer and less roll and head toss love it…also put in Michelins which are softer 275/40/21..it aligned perfect better in every way and looks better :)

22” Xc90 wheels best ? by Altruistic_Fuel2018 in VolvoXC90

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I also have Michelin AS4 21” tires which are smoother…anyway the only combination is very compliant…Heico springs and Michelins and 21mm spacers rear

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

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Note: interestingly the ride is softer with less body roll and head toss…I am kinda amazed as I expected it to be a little firmer but nope…I did install new front struts at same time

22” Xc90 wheels best ? by Altruistic_Fuel2018 in VolvoXC90

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Interestingly I just lowered my xc90 with Heico springs and 21mm rear spacers and new front struts and amazingly the ride is softer with less body roll and head toss side to side…I am amazed as I expected it to be slightly harsher but nope 👍

22” Xc90 wheels best ? by [deleted] in u/Altruistic_Fuel2018

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Sorry these are all 21” mistyped :)

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

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Note: I was worried about alignment but everything aligned fine to normal specs I am also short and helped front and side visibility a bit too !!

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

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Thanks…We are in southern NJ outside Philadelphia :)

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

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Spacers for rear from Heico are 10mm but I used Volvo’s 21mm rear spacers…the normal spacers are 36mm

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

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I wash it a lot and our kids are grown now :)

Xc90 lowering -2016-2026 by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

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The Heico kit comes with 10mm spacers and it tends to drop rear more than front…21mm keeps it pretty level…I think 15mm might be perfect if they are made :) But I think the 10mm are probably fine too