98 V70 Tire QUESTION

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by innodubelaar, May 26, 2005.

  1. innodubelaar

    innodubelaar Guest

    My 98 V70 came with 195 65 X 15 rubber. I have been offered some 195
    55 X 15 snow tires. I guess they are the same width but lower.

    Will this be a problem for my car?

    Thanks,

    Inno D.
     
    innodubelaar, May 26, 2005
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  2. innodubelaar

    Mike F Guest

    I'd say they'll be too low, this will lower the car about 20mm/.8". I
    find these cars are already lower than is desirable. And your speedo
    will read another 6% fast.

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    Mike F, May 26, 2005
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    Rob Guenther Guest

    The appropriate snow tire would be a 185/65 R15... This will make it a
    shorter height tire, but not as much... It's the width that should be a bit
    less then normal for snow tires.
     
    Rob Guenther, May 26, 2005
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