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posted by  JohnMc on  Thu Jun 16 07:19 CST 2005
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185's are the widest I'd try to squeeze onto stock 4 inch rims. 165R15 (I think that signifies the 'classic' sidewall ratio of something like 83?) tires are/were used by VW beetles, so are tending to linger on in production longer than they would if just old Volvo's used them. I have two sets of Firestone F-560's in 165R15 - one on the PV's steel wheels and one on the 1800. Nice enough tires - decent traction, although you aren't going to win any autocrosses on them. But without suspension work too much tire doesn't feel right on an old Volvo anyhow.
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