Seven problems related to tire have been reported for the 2002 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2002 S60.
Tires began "chunking". Throwing visible peices of rubber while driving.
Volvo S60 driven on freeway at 65 mph for 30 minutes, large bang, then complete blowout - all the tread separated from the michelin tire in the back right side. Tires had been inspected visually Aug. 17 by owner, may 6 by Volvo dealer and were in good shape. In may, 2008, the front right tire, same michelin brand, had been destroyed by perforations of the tire even though no impact occurred. The may event also happened driving on a freeway at 65 mph.
: the contact stated aftermarket rims and tires were installed on the vehicle. While making left turns the tires rubbed against the fender wall. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where an aftermarket spacer bar was installed which temporarily remedied the problem. Afterwards, the dealership put the original tires and rims back on the vehicle. The contact believes the aftermarket spacer bar has interfered with the integrity of the vehicle.
With only 6,000 miles on the vehicle, front left tire separated from the rim. Upon inspection, they said nothing was wrong. (nar).
Volvo S60, 17 inche low profile pirelli radial tires.
Vehicle stalled/died/ost power while driving 30-35 mph due to throttle body failure.
2002 Volvo S60 tire problems. Pirelli, four seasons tires.