Tyre upgrade

vanno · Feb 28th, 2024, 11:33

This car I have recently acquired is a 1996 V70 and at some point it has been fitted with 16" Perfo alloy wheels with 205/50/R16 rubber. My question is, I would like to upgrade the tyres to a profile of 55 on either a 205 or 195. Just wondering of any member has done this on a 70 series or will I run into trouble on full lock with fouling the bodywork. Thanks in anticipation.

richmac · Feb 28th, 2024, 17:38

Hi,

I ran 205/55R16 on both my V70s, 97AWD+98. They were actually OEM fit on the AWD. Both ran without any issues at all. It gave a wider choice of tyres on more modern rubber as well.

Personal choice aside, my only recommendation would be to avoid XL tyres.

Best regards,

Rich.

vanno · Feb 28th, 2024, 17:55

Excellent advice, thanks very much.

Feb 28th, 2024, 11:33	#1
vanno Senior Member Last Online: Today 22:52 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham	Tyre upgrade This car I have recently acquired is a 1996 V70 and at some point it has been fitted with 16" Perfo alloy wheels with 205/50/R16 rubber. My question is, I would like to upgrade the tyres to a profile of 55 on either a 205 or 195. Just wondering of any member has done this on a 70 series or will I run into trouble on full lock with fouling the bodywork. Thanks in anticipation. __________________ 1997 V70 SE 2.5 Auto Petrol Non Turbo Estate

Feb 28th, 2024, 17:55	#3
vanno Senior Member Last Online: Today 22:52 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham	Tyre upgrade Excellent advice, thanks very much. __________________ 1997 V70 SE 2.5 Auto Petrol Non Turbo Estate

Feb 28th, 2024, 17:38	#2
richmac Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:24 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Hi, I ran 205/55R16 on both my V70s, 97AWD+98. They were actually OEM fit on the AWD. Both ran without any issues at all. It gave a wider choice of tyres on more modern rubber as well. Personal choice aside, my only recommendation would be to avoid XL tyres. Best regards, Rich.

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