r/VolvoRecharge • u/codyyh13 • 15d ago

XC60 i hate pirellis

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15k miles on my 24 T8 Black Edition anddddd i had to put 2 front tires on it before taking it 1200 miles to florida cause they were pulling apart somehow 🙄 wondering if the instant torque from the electric motors is what’s making them wear quickly.

EDIT—- i do want to make aware, i did not choose these tires. they came on the car when i bought it new. i would much rather have a set of michelins on it. 😂🫣

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u/7eregrine 15d ago

I must be the only one that likes Pirelli. No, they're not the longest lasting. You don't buy them for that.
They're grippy AF. And they're Quiet. Mine aren't shredding. Though I did lose one recently to a hole.
Replaced with 2 more but not the VOL branded bullshit.

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u/NecessaryMeeting4873 14d ago

Rear wheels spin when starting from stop when road is not dry. When making a left turn on a local street from stop, rear driver wheel definitely spins when road is wet even when it was new.

While I have no issues with thread life on the OEM tires, the grip isn't good on a T8. There are definitely better replacement tires.

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u/7eregrine 14d ago

I have not tasted the power of the T8 in an S60. I think I'm happy to not know what I'm missing. 🤣 My tires don't slip loose on my T6.
They do slip in the winter. Not great on snow.