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May 6th, 2021, 14:03 | #1 |
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Tyre Advice
Hi, Just purchased a C70 Mk1 Convertible, I am after some advice regarding the tyres.
I am assuming that I have the standard alloy wheels, however the front tyres are 205’s and the rear are 225’s is this normal or should I have the same size on all wheels? Also what is the correct size of tyre? Thanks. |
May 6th, 2021, 14:13 | #2 | |
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My 2004 T5 Convertible has 225/45R17 tyres all round You don't mention the model. T5's came with 17 inch wheels as standard and the above tyres Other models came with 16 inch wheels and 205/55R16 as standard though the 17 inch wheels were an option Regards John
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May 6th, 2021, 14:18 | #3 |
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My C70 has 17inch wheels as standard and 225/45 Michelin Primacy 4 tyres. I've not had any issues.
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My log book tells me its a T Collection but doesn’t make any reference to a number? Engine size is 1984cc. I’m assuming they are the standard wheels but will have to check. Thanks for the advice. |
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May 6th, 2021, 15:33 | #6 |
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The collection models were Volvo's attempt to boost flagging sales, before the introduction of the Ford based hardtop convertible in 2006. They were basically GT spec with the addition of some unique interior colour combo's.
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May 7th, 2021, 07:58 | #7 |
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You will have ITS starting at maybe 5 years old
They will almost certainly start to go out of shape ! As you rightly say a great tyre otherwise, but if I recall your gal is a low mileage garage queen, if so likely to end up being a poor choice I have after extensive research gone for Eagle Assy 5s on both my 70Rs. Been on about a year fantastic tyre but neighbour has an Audi A3 with them on she reckons 9k on the clock and fronts not got not much to go before need replacing- so perhaps I have made a poor choice ! |
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May 8th, 2021, 11:16 | #9 |
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Collection edition cars came with 17 inch unique style rims as standard, as did all GT spec cars from 2001 onwards but with a choice of wheel styles.
The collection edition wasn't GT spec, it replaced the basic trim with the edition of soft leather interior and special wheels. The GT pack was available at extra cost, across all three engines.
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Howdy ITS
You will get a vibration through the steering column and or a tick ticking as if something stuck in the tread. I was v unlucky as mine had loads of tread and I was well hacked off but fingers crossed you are lucky !! |
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