I have a 2001 S60 T5 with new tires now (went with BF Goodrich Comp TA), supposedly the same size as stock (Pirelli P6).
I have to say that (a) I was SORELY disappointed in the wear on the Pirellis and (
RIDICULOUS side-wall bulge problem! Original from Volvo was going to cost $225.00 a piece! I went with Discount Tire for $136 a piece.
Pirelli and Volvo both said that I had hit a curb or a pothole. They also said there was no warranty for road hazard.
The only problems I've really had with my volvo have been rims and tires. (cracked rim discovered yesterday) which explains the loss of 10 psi every two days. Imagine my surprise to be driving along and then feel like I've got a flat when just that morning, the tire looked fine.
Does anyone else have problems with the wheels rubbing the sidewall? Started out on the right front, but now both sides doing it on U-turns!