Volvo S60 T5 R design

[MilaS60]

Hi everyone,

I am very new to this forum and particularly to Volvo. I have recently bought my first car which is Volvo S60 this year in Germany and it came with 235/40R19 summer tyres . I am already late to change the summer to winter wheels and when asked one Volvo dealer recommended 235/45R18 winter wheels for around 1700 euros which I found was so expensive. Again, I called another Volvo dealer where I bought this car from, and they said even if I go for 235/45R18,the software needs to be changed. They quoted 1800 from 235/40R19 winter wheels. They added if I go with 18R in winter, during each change from 18 to 19 R and vice versa the software needs to be updated. The first dealer did not mention it even.

Since this is a lot of money, I consulted a big car repairing center in our region and they said 1200 euros for winter wheels with 225/45R18 and 1400 euros for 235/45R18 winter wheels . They checked few times if this size fits this new S60 model and confirmed it. Since I am new to Volvo, I thought of getting few suggestions from you guys. Is it okay if I go with 225/45R18? Does someone have experience with this lower size wheels of 225/45R18 when downgraded from 235/40R19? Have you experienced any software or odometer/ABS issues ? Your thoughts please.

[scissors]

My car originally had 235/40 19. I bought a set of 18" wheels for winter and mounted 235/45 18 tyres. The dealer saying that a software change is necessary when doing such a change is nonsense. The total diameter of each combination is almost the same - 670.6mm for the former and 668.7mm for the latter. Going to other combinations would alter the accuracy of the speedo.

[MilaS60]

So it would be better to go with 235/45R18, compared to 225/45R18, right? Do you gave any suggestions for rim and tyres like which brand would be better?

[scissors]

Yes 235/45 18 would be the best option. I bought a set of MAK wheels, the Stockholm model. They are styled similar to Volvo alloys and take a Volvo centre cap so don't look too aftermarket. I bought them directly from MAK and they were delivered direct from the factory in Italy.

[MilaS60]

Was that 8 x 18 ET42? Which brand tyres? 98V? I found good year and Nokian WR A4 and Dunlop winters port 5 with comparatively good price in this 8 x 18.Michelin came with 7.5 x 18.does that also fit or only 8 x 18?. Thanks a lot again

[MilaS60]

I found MAK STOCKHOLM (SILBER, GRAU) 8X18 ET45 5X108 63.4. Could you please let me know if these are the specifications of the wheels you have bought especially the offset number? Did you buy the 2019 S60 T5? When I give the car model, the site says this wheels do not fit my car model.