225's on the front of a 850?

**merc85** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:16

I think of i know the answer but do 225's rub when fitted to a 7j wheel on the front of a 850?

**Tomcat** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:25

Pretty sure mine used to.

**theflyingbrick** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:26

mine do on full lock,and some bumps

**Jimmie** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:27

Not if you put on an extra stop to limit the turning circle like volvo did to our old one.
That was on tritons with 225 x18 tyres

**merc85** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:28

Originally Posted by theflyingbrick

mine do on full lock,and some bumps

is it lowered ??

**Tomcat** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:33

Think you'll get away with 215's

**t5 pete** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:35

215 are no problem I have them fitted toy titans I do have some new rubber to fit which are 225 so time will tell

**merc85** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:39

Originally Posted by t5 pete

215 are no problem I have them fitted toy titans I do have some new rubber to fit which are 225 so time will tell

ive got 225 on the back, but the rear is not lowered, and snug but fine, ive had 215's on the car before and they were ok, I can get 2x 225 very cheap to go the front just didnt know if they would clear or not. may give it ago at the wkend and see.

cheers peeps

**deathrider311271** · Monday 8th April 2013, 22:58

i have 225 45 17 and yes they do rub on full lock with standard stop locks. However if you fit the C70 stop locks it stops the rubbing thats on Koni yellows with Eibach springs. My new wheels are 235 40 18 will be interesting too see if they rub or not............................................... ..

**theflyingbrick** · Monday 8th April 2013, 23:12

Originally Posted by merc85

is it lowered ??

honestly dont know mate,it does look lower than standard but ive not investigated yet,at the last essex meet i was told ive got nivomats on the back so its been played withh but ive not looked myself been busy getting the engine sorted

**JUDGENINJA** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 02:31

Yes they will rub. I got stopped by the police cos he could hear it when I went around a roundabout a bit fast.
When I told him it was normal he didn't really understand..

**merc85** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 07:57

Originally Posted by judgeninja

yes they will rub. I got stopped by the police cos he could hear it when i went around a roundabout a bit fast.
When i told him it was normal he didn't really understand..

lol

**Liddo** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 08:40

225's rub, even on my S60! 215's are deffo the way forward

**Rudeyboy18** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 09:06

I have got 235 / 40/ 17's Toyo Proxys on my Ph1 V70 R and I haven't noticed a thing different. No rubbing atall

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 09:10

Wally dog is running Ameltheas on his 850 (225x45x17) and he says they "rub a bit"
I'm running the same on mine and they rub a lot lol. Tyre choice is important as some tyres flair out more than others. When I had Barum Bravuris2 on the front they didn't rub at all but the Avon ZV5s are a different story

**jotter22** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 09:19

Originally Posted by M-R-P

Wally dog is running Ameltheas on his 850 (225x45x17) and he says they "rub a bit"
I'm running the same on mine and they rub a lot lol. Tyre choice is important as some tyres flair out more than others. When I had Barum Bravuris2 on the front they didn't rub at all but the Avon ZV5s are a different story

I have just fitted ZV5's to my C70 and they rub on full lock but only just......i thought it was something wrong but if you are having the same thing then i am happy!

Tony.

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 10:06

Originally Posted by jotter22

I have just fitted ZV5's to my C70 and they rub on full lock but only just......i thought it was something wrong but if you are having the same thing then i am happy!

Tony.

Yes mate, they're quite wide at the tread end. Great tyres tho.

Little tip - go 3-4 psi over what recommended by Volvo (usually written in the fuel flap) to get the best out of them

**T5frankie** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 10:12

Originally Posted by deathrider311271

i have 225 45 17 and yes they do rub on full lock with standard stop locks. However if you fit the C70 stop locks it stops the rubbing thats on Koni yellows with Eibach springs. My new wheels are 235 40 18 will be interesting too see if they rub or not............................................... ..

yes they will mate , they will rub alot on the inner arches, my 235/35 totally destroyed all my inner arches

**Tomcat** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 10:28

Lol, what do you expect running 235's!!

**jotter22** · Tuesday 9th April 2013, 10:29

Originally Posted by M-R-P

Yes mate, they're quite wide at the tread end. Great tyres tho.

Little tip - go 3-4 psi over what recommended by Volvo (usually written in the fuel flap) to get the best out of them

Do you know the pressures off the top of your head? I got 4 fitted at National tyres BOGOF with free lifetime puncture cover! lol

Tony.

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