it seems as though the suspension in my AWD is quite stiff and provides a rough ride most of the time. I've heard that the AWD has stiffer springs than the FWD version. Has anyone else noticed this and wish that it rode a bit smoother?
Do you have 17" rims or 16"? 17" wheels will definitely stiffen the ride, much more than in a V70 since the S60 has a shorter wheel base and its suspension, overall, is tuned a little tighter than a V70's.quote:
Originally posted by shanbrom:
The air pressure is ok.
Here here!quote:
Originally posted by Iceman:
I have a 2002 S60 AWD with the 17" Thor wheels and I actually find that I would prefer a stiffer suspension. I feel the bumps a little more than in my 95 Accord but its a more damped bump.
I personally wished they had a sport suspension that would lower the AWD to what the T5 is.
Patrick
That's interesting because I found the demo I drove with 16" was much more forgiving and somewhat soft compared to my vehicle with 17" wheels.quote:
Originally posted by shanbrom:
I actually have "16 wheels. The car works great when you are really moving on a bumpy road, but around town it's just too harsh.
How much with which tire brand and size?quote:
Originally posted by shanbrom:
The air pressure is ok.
Moocat, is that measured when the tires are hot?quote:
Originally posted by moocat:
I have the AWD w/17" Thors and keep the air pressure at 38lbs. It make the ride just a bit stiffer but no by much.
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Originally posted by Iceman:
Moocat, is that measured when the tires are hot?
Holy smokes that's pretty high. I thought my 34psi when cold was high. So that means its upwards of 42psi when hot. Most roll incredibly well. Notice any sacrifice in ride or handling? And, are you still using P6's?quote:
Originally posted by moocat:
Measured when the tires are cold.
quote:
Originally posted by Iceman:
Holy smokes that's pretty high. I thought my 34psi when cold was high. So that means its upwards of 42psi when hot. Most roll incredibly well. Notice any sacrifice in ride or handling? And, are you still using P6's?
quote:
Originally posted by Iceman:
Holy smokes that's pretty high. I thought my 34psi when cold was high. So that means its upwards of 42psi when hot. Most roll incredibly well. Notice any sacrifice in ride or handling? And, are you still using P6's?
That IS pretty high. I keep mine (although mine is a V70 but with the same tires) at 34 to 35psi. Never had a bubble problem, I am extremely careful when I know the road may be bad, twice I have gone over a pothole and a rasied edge, I thought for sure the tires bought the farm but I was lucky. I think maintaining the proper inflation was part of it.
Yannis