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Fix for Frwy. Rain Groove shimy? V70-XC70 2004

posted by  edwa on  Thu Apr 29 06:39 CST 2004
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Greetings from a new user.

I recently (1200 miles ago) purchased a 2004 V70XC and have become frustrated with its handling characteristics whenever I'm on a stretch of concrete Freeway that has rain grooves carved in it. The wagon came with Pirelli Scorpion STR's on it.

The dealer's service dept. says the fault lies with the tires as they are M&S and a reputable tire shop says that this model shouldn't have any problems unless they are over inflated. Mine are at 33 psi.

Prior to this I've owned M&S rated tires before, none with this problem. I've had Generals on a Mercedes ML320 and a Nissan Pathfinder. The Pathfinder also had Bridgestones, Goodrich and Kelly's in its 14 years of service. My wifes BMW has Conti's and so did my old VW Scirocco.

Has anyone a solution to this shimy? It is so annoying that its making me sorry I didn't get the Saab wagon.

Didn't I test drive it? Yes, but wouldn't you know it, the freeways where I tested it were smooth asphalt!

thanks in advance,
Ed






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