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Originally Posted by simboc2004
Yes, they will fit. Very similar (exactly the same?) size to the "standard" V70 18" wheels. Just watch the weight rating - Mondeo wheels will be fine, but Focus wheels may not? Check the official Ford max weight rating. My car runs 18X8 Cratus (summer tyres) and Odysseus (winter tyres). Tyre size 245/40R18 97Y - 93Y is marginal for the V70 when loaded, so you need the 97Y rating. The Volvo website will tell you that 18" wheels require steering angle limiters. Mine was converted to 18" from 17" and I don't have those limiters and have had no trouble with that in 60,000 miles - no tyre rub. My V70's steering lock is way better than my wife's 2017 V40 on 18" wheels - that has a deflector/limiter from the factory...
Later V70s (from 2014 I think) moved to 235/40R18s. For some reason. Probably to lower fuel consumption/emissions. mk2 C70s always ran on 235s.
On that note I recently experimented with dropping my tyres from the Volvo recommended 38psi "Eco" pressure to a standard 35psi. On the same 100-ish mile journey, consecutive days, same weather, similar traffic I got 4mpg better running on 38psi...
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Is 38psi a bit harsh though? I tried it before and disliked it.
4mpg is a lot, don't get me wrong. Just comfort wise, its a sacrifice you make.