Tire Scrubbing

jsnider76 · Post by **jsnider76** » 08 Jan 2010, 20:59

I have a 2001 with factory 17 inch rims. I bought the car as a certified preowned several years ago and it has been a joy. At some point The front end began to sag and the front tires started scrubbing. My Volvo mechanic was very dimissive of this issue and said "they all do it". Well, my car didn't do it for many years and I don't find it acceptable. I'm replacing the struts and spring seats in the next couple of weeks but I am interested in knowing about other peoples experiences with this.

kevmcrae · Post by **kevmcrae** » 08 Jan 2010, 23:10

I have a 2000 with 17's. 187,000 miles and haven't experienced anything like this. I'll bet the strut and spring change will take care of it for you.

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 09 Jan 2010, 03:36

The problem could also be worn steering stops. They limit the travel of the wheel. You can try replacing them with stock factory stops or IPD's thicker stops. They're not expensive and are an easy bolt-on install on the front of the lower control arm.

jsnider76 · Post by **jsnider76** » 09 Jan 2010, 17:18

vegasjetskier wrote:The problem could also be worn steering stops. They limit the travel of the wheel. You can try replacing them with stock factory stops or IPD's thicker stops. They're not expensive and are an easy bolt-on install on the front of the lower control arm.

Thanks! I have researched the stop limiters and I am certain that is the issue. I really apreciate it.