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16inch or 17inch? S70

posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Fri Feb 21 16:30 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I am thinking of putting either 16 or 17 inch wheels on my 98 S70. I am specifically looking to put a wider tire on, and while currently I am running Potenza S-03 205/55/15, I was hoping for a little more traction from larger wheels/tires. Does anyone know how big you can really go with 16x6.5 stock Volvo rims? I imagine on the 17x7inch rims, 225/40 or 225/45 is about as big as possible. I am trying to avoid any rubbing on the inner wells. If anyone knows the answer, please let me know. Also, does anyone know a good place to find stock Volvo rims without the astronomical dealer price? Thanks for all of the help.

Dave
S70 GLT, ipd ECU, various other Mods








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    16inch or 17inch? S70

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    posted by  ScottyBoy on  Thu Feb 27 16:24 CST 2003
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    you can get the the "volans" 17" for EXTREMELY attractive prices from www.aaarims.com <-- I've never shopped with them, so this is not a recommendation of any sort I just remember seeing good deals there on Volans in the monthly specials section....


    $800 a set, no center caps.. which I assume you already have anyway.

    http://www.aaarims.com/specials/volvo.shtml

    Good Luck,
    Scott
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    R.I.P. - Wrecked in Hit and Run, driver spared - '98 S70 T5-M - Tropic Green w/ tan, Spoiler, Fog Lights, CD-6/CD-3 Changer, OEM External Amp, Cold Weather Pkg, Sunroof, OEM Antenna Down Switch, OEM Strut Brace, OEM Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror








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    16inch or 17inch? S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Wayne on  Sat Feb 22 02:07 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    I see OEM Volvo wheels on ebay, at recyclers, and at wheel repair outfits. All of these options seem a little cheaper than a dealer but you're not getting brand new either. Dealers sometimes have specials. I have 16" rims on mine with 205/50 series tires. My preference would be to not go any less than a 50 series to keep some semblance of a decent ride. I really don't think you can go much wider than 215 without rubbing although I haven't tried it.







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