V70 Wheels/Tyres: - whats best ?

101splat · Apr 6th, 2012, 21:32

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

TiredGeek · Apr 7th, 2012, 19:19

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

m30rmf · Apr 9th, 2012, 09:38

225 45 17 on my 2003 v70......

Apr 6th, 2012, 21:32	#1
101splat Junior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2013 02:17 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: edinburgh	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 __________________ 2002 volvo v70 d5 1976 landrover 101 raido body 1965 reliant regal van

Apr 7th, 2012, 19:19	#2
TiredGeek Master Member Last Online: Sep 29th, 2022 20:46 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds	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 __________________ Defected to BMW. 335d xdrive.

Apr 9th, 2012, 09:38	#3
m30rmf Senior Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2021 21:28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: leicestershire	225 45 17 on my 2003 v70......

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