Post 809627 by v70tom on 2017-02-13 08:12:13
right i have alloys and wheels from a MK2 which i fitted on the MK1.
Looking up the volvo fitment guide its says i can go max 215 but the ( think R Type can use 225 ).
i put them 225 on and i cant see any difference just better grip and more reaction on corners. and looking amazing on the car, no scraping - no scratching - and looking the tyres after 100 miles round trip no damage.
no inner wheel arch scraping, no wing / wheel arch scrapping, no brake restriction noise.
so whats this about only the R Series can have 225's ?
The car is a v70 2.5 1998
the alloys are 7 j 17 et 45 5x108
the wheels are 225/45 17
Post 809631 by MoleT-5R on 2017-02-13 10:26:58
[QUOTE=v70tom;809627]right i have alloys and wheels from a MK2 which i fitted on the MK1.
Looking up the volvo fitment guide its says i can go max 215 but the ( think R Type can use 225 ).
i put them 225 on and i cant see any difference just better grip and more reaction on corners. and looking amazing on the car, no scraping - no scratching - and looking the tyres after 100 miles round trip no damage.
no inner wheel arch scraping, no wing / wheel arch scrapping, no brake restriction noise.
so whats this about only the R Series can have 225's ?
The car is a v70 2.5 1998
the alloys are 7 j 17 et 45 5x108
the wheels are 225/45 17[/QUOTE]
You just got lucky I'd guess, My Gul's front liners are wrecked from having too wider tyres fitted when I got her, I went back to 205's because of this and the liners will be replaced when the front bumper comes off for a re-spray.
Post 809637 by v70tom on 2017-02-13 14:15:35
from corner driving i guess ? i put some washers behind the Lock stops sp makes it around 05mm less lock.