V70 Wheels/Tyres: 215/65/16 on a V70?

[SteveRat]

I live in a very rural area with very muddy roads. I looking to put some more suitable (Mud + Snow) tyres on the V70. Most of these start at 215/65/16. I know the standard 16" tyre is the 215/55 but will a 215/65 fit?

I.e. fitted a standard size from the XC70 on to a V70?

Cheers
Steve

[Paul Clifton]

Yes will be ok its just that the tyre is 10mm wider.

Paul.

[CTCNetwork]

Hi,

Originally Posted by Paul Clifton

Yes will be ok its just that the tyre is 10mm wider.

Paul.

No that's not the only difference Paul, as the side wall is also a greater %age...
Check the wheel sizes here:
Linky....

But you end up with a wheel much bigger and your speed will be higher for the same rpm..
Detail:
Difference in circumference:169.65mm or 8.55%
So when your speedo reads 70mph, you're actually travelling at 75.99mph

Des. . .

[Paul Clifton]

Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

Hi,

No that's not the only difference Paul, as the side wall is also a greater %age...
Check the wheel sizes here:
Linky....

But you end up with a wheel much bigger and your speed will be higher for the same rpm..
Detail:
Difference in circumference:169.65mm or 8.55%
So when your speedo reads 70mph, you're actually travelling at 75.99mph

Des. . .

Sorry misread the post mate, you are quite correct, thanks for picking it up .

Paul.