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changing tire/wheel size on a V70 V70-XC70 1998

posted by  60cents on  Sat Jan 22 12:40 CST 2005
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I just bought a 98 V70 and would like to swap tires and wheels from my 94 855
The V70 came with 15" tires and the 855 has 16" so I would swap wheels and tires
What happens to the steering, computer, suspension etc???








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    changing tire/wheel size on a V70 V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Charlotte, NC on  Sun Jan 23 11:03 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    The air in your tires makes 80% of the car's suspension. The remaining 20% is handled by the springs. So with larger rims and less "air" your car will handle differently. If you want a stiffer ride then 16 inch rims are the way to go. I would keep your original 15's for when you decide to sell the car. Original equipment will always retain more value.

    Chris
    98 Volvo V70 GLT








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    changing tire/wheel size on a V70 V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Jan 22 13:14 CST 2005
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    Should not be a problem. If you measure the outside diameter of the tires, they should be about the same size.

    Klaus
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    98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)







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