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S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models |
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Apr 6th, 2012, 21:32 | #1 |
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whats best ?
ive just bought a tidy set of volans for my 2002 v70 d5 but they have no tyres on them im thinking about useing 215/45/17 but i dont want a hard ride and i tow a lot so was thinking about 225/50/17 ? for softer ride
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Apr 7th, 2012, 19:19 | #2 |
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What's the stock size tyre for a V70 on 17s?
Those two sizes have a difference in diameter of 32mm, which will have an effect on your gearing. Depending on what your car is designed to have you'll be out of spec with one of them at least. http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresiz2.html
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225 45 17 on my 2003 v70......
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