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Sep 25th, 2021, 16:42 | #1 |
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Tyre size range for Sunburst Alloys
Ive a set of Sunburst alloy rims I’m thinking of fitting to my ‘89 Volvo saloon - which is currently fitted with 175/70/R14. tyres.
I’d ideally like to keep to 70 profile, but would be interested to know what tyre size was originally fitted to these alloys…and what width I can reasonably extend to (185-195?) without any modification to the bodywork. Many thanks. |
Sep 26th, 2021, 09:01 | #2 |
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With those tyres your car is seriously under-geared, so acceleration will be better but fuel economy and engine noise worse as the car will be pulling more revs for any given road speed: they equate to a 155/80/14 and not a 175/80/14 which is what a 240 saloon should have. The estates usually ran 185/80/14s
You could fit 195/70s if you really want lower-profile tyres; the 15" on the GLT's Virgo alloys ran 195/65 rubber so there probably wouldn't be an issue with the 195/70/14.
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Sep 26th, 2021, 10:01 | #3 | |
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I run the RB with 195/65R15 tyres (on both the Virgo and Pholus wheels) and that is a very good solution - they don't look too low profile but give good grip without being too noisy. As you suggest, 195/70R14 tyres would probably be a good solution and give about the same rolling diameter with no clearance issues on the OP's motor car. Alan
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Sep 26th, 2021, 11:32 | #4 |
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Thanks Loki. Btw, I used to own a ‘71 FD Victor 2000SL. Loved that car. So much torque from the slant 4. It’s was fitted from new with a 3 speed column change (still an option - probably elderly original owner). Tyres were original Michelin X. They were very old and would screech like those on a ‘70s American cop show going around a corner above 30 miles an hour. Needed changing of course, but they hadn’t cracked and were so much fun!
Back to my 240. I suddenly had a brain waive to dig out the ‘89 handbook (normally my cars are so original I can simply look at what the car is currently fitted with). Anyhow, the handbook lists the following for a saloon: 175 R14 185/70 R14 195/60 R15 My car is currently fitted with Volvo turbine wheels (as I call them - as fitted to GT export models and GLEs for a time in the UK) and wearing 175/70 R14 as I mentioned. Will need to decide whether to change over to the Sunbursts I have or stick with the turbine wheels with new tyres. Thanks for the help. It kick started further investigation on my part. |
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