16in wheels on a V70R ?

**foammanmark** · Friday 24th January 2014, 15:40

I had 215/40/17's on the Comets when I got my R, and noticed the ride was much smoother with Gul's Titans on the car with 215/45/17's. However, as posted, it took my buffer away on the speedo and I had to allow for that.

**martybelfastt5** · Friday 24th January 2014, 16:49

i find the 70s ride a bit softer anyhow run lowish tyre pressure might not even need 16s lol

**T5frankie** · Friday 24th January 2014, 16:51

v70r's have the hardest of all the t5's or R's suspension

**MoleT-5R** · Friday 24th January 2014, 17:33

As Abdul has stated the 16" satellite wheel fits and was offered as an option on the p1 ph3 V70R awd's ( at extra cost no doubt ) when new to over come the harshness of the lower profile tyres. I have a set of these which were fitted to our car from new and the tyre size is 205/55/16, perfo's will fit and normally for sale on the bay, but be careful and don't get caught out like me and buy columbas by mistake as they were advertised as off a V70

**MoleT-5R** · Friday 24th January 2014, 17:36

Originally Posted by T5frankie

v70r's have the hardest of all the t5's or R's suspension

not sure I'd agree there, our V70R is softer than the T5-R and a smooth ride, the T5-R is harsh and aggressive, I love it....lol

**T5frankie** · Friday 24th January 2014, 17:40

Originally Posted by MoleT5-R

not sure I'd agree there, our V70R is softer than the T5-R and a smooth ride, the T5-R is harsh and aggressive, I love it....lol

maybe the phase 3 is different, ive had 3 v70r's and they all ride really hard alot harder than my 850r

**MoleT-5R** · Friday 24th January 2014, 17:43

Originally Posted by T5frankie

maybe the phase 3 is different, ive had 3 v70r's and they all ride really hard alot harder than my 850r

yer, but it's an softie R (in pink in all) ....lol

**T5frankie** · Friday 24th January 2014, 17:54

Originally Posted by MoleT5-R

yer, but it's an softie R (in pink in all) ....lol

so still looks cracking and it brings out the feminine side in me lol

**RollingThunder** · Friday 24th January 2014, 18:34

Originally Posted by claymore

What? you would need 55 profile tyres , the same as a 850 t5

Thats what I was thinking

Thanks everyone, very helpful as always

**RollingThunder** · Saturday 25th January 2014, 08:07

Originally Posted by MoleT5-R

As Abdul has stated the 16" satellite wheel fits...

Thanks guys ,just what I wanted to hear. Have to keep my eyes open for some. Seen some 17s on sale on ebay but no 16s yet. If anyone has a good set or sees a set come up for sale I'd appreciaite a PM

**abdul** · Saturday 25th January 2014, 09:48

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Thanks guys ,just what I wanted to hear. Have to keep my eyes open for some. Seen some 17s on sale on ebay but no 16s yet. If anyone has a good set or sees a set come up for sale I'd appreciaite a PM

Will keep a eye out for u if I decide to sell the 16 will let u know