volvo 240 tires

[vinvo]

I have noted that it is very common for the front wheels of a 240 to
wear on the outside more heavily than on the inside. I first noticed
this on my car, and then noticed it on many other volvo in the area
that I inspected.

I probobly look like such a creep, but I always feel a need to check
out other 240s, and compare them to mine when I walk past them. It
must be some kind of male competition gene.

In any case has anybone else noted this? Is it an alignment thing?
should I even bother. The tire pressure is correct.

On a side note does the 240 take other tire sizes than a 185 70 and
other rim sizes than a 14
Like the 205 tire and 15r rim from a 740 turbo I believe

 

[Brick_0]

I have noted that it is very common for the front wheels of a 240 to
wear on the outside more heavily than on the inside. I first noticed
this on my car, and then noticed it on many other volvo in the area
that I inspected.

Incorrect camber will cause wear on the inside or outside of the tire
depending on which way it's off. Incorrect camber can be caused by worn
a-arm bushings or just bad alignment. If the car is over 10 years old, I
would suspect the bushings. Look at the tie-rod ends, ball joints and wheel
bearings also. Have everything checked out/repaired and get an alignment.
BTW: camber is adjusted on the top of the strut towers.

I probobly look like such a creep, but I always feel a need to check
out other 240s, and compare them to mine when I walk past them. It
must be some kind of male competition gene.

In any case has anybone else noted this? Is it an alignment thing?
should I even bother. The tire pressure is correct.

On a side note does the 240 take other tire sizes than a 185 70 and
other rim sizes than a 14
Like the 205 tire and 15r rim from a 740 turbo I believe

The 240 Turbo 1983-1985 used a 15 inch rim. I have 205/60/15s on my 245.
Check out: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/

Look for a 15 inch tire that has the same height as your current tire. A
195/60/15 is the same as the 185/70/14.

 

[Joseph Oberlander]

I have noted that it is very common for the front wheels of a 240 to
wear on the outside more heavily than on the inside. I first noticed
this on my car, and then noticed it on many other volvo in the area
that I inspected.

I probobly look like such a creep, but I always feel a need to check
out other 240s, and compare them to mine when I walk past them. It
must be some kind of male competition gene.

In any case has anybone else noted this? Is it an alignment thing?

Mine wear fine. Worn suspension parts are likely at fault.

Oh - inflation makes a difference too.

 

[brackenburn]

Hi "vinvo",

I put !5" Volvo "Turbo" rims on our '93 240 "Classic" wagon, shod with
205/60/15 Michelin X-Ones. Works fine.

Andy I. (Formerly owned '58 445 wagon; '65 122S wagon; '67 121 2-Door; '74
145 wagon; '74 142; '86 245 wagon.)

 

[Mike F]

I have noted that it is very common for the front wheels of a 240 to
wear on the outside more heavily than on the inside. I first noticed
this on my car, and then noticed it on many other volvo in the area
that I inspected.

I probobly look like such a creep, but I always feel a need to check
out other 240s, and compare them to mine when I walk past them. It
must be some kind of male competition gene.

In any case has anybone else noted this? Is it an alignment thing?
should I even bother. The tire pressure is correct.

On a side note does the 240 take other tire sizes than a 185 70 and
other rim sizes than a 14
Like the 205 tire and 15r rim from a 740 turbo I believe

You will wear the outer shoulders of the front tires if you normally
corner briskly. You can minimize this by having both the camber and
toe-in set to the low end of specs.

 

[Timothy J. Lee]

On a side note does the 240 take other tire sizes than a 185 70 and
other rim sizes than a 14

The non-turbo wagons use a larger size (185R14) with a higher load rating.

 

[Brick_0]

I ran 225 60 15's on my 740 and now on my 240, plenty of clearance. As
soon as I lower my 240 it will 225 50 15's

I wanted a tire that was the same height as my 195/60/15 that came on my
car; 83 240 Turbo. A few manufacturers made a 215/55/15 a few years ago but
now there is only one; Kumho. It was the same height so my speedo would
remain accurate. If more manufacturers made this size it would be a good +2.

I currently use a 205/60/15, but it is a little taller than my original
tires.

Here's a link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?startIndex=0&width=215/&ratio=5
5&diameter=15&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&manufacturer=Kumho

Brick_0