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Old 08-31-2008, 10:27 AM
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Will 2003-2004 17" turbo wheel/tire combo fit on my natural aspired 2001 V70, with any problems?
I currently am running the 15" stock wheel/tire combo.
I found a set of wheels with new tires for $500.
I would imagine I'll be ok, but just thought I would ask.
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:30 AM
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Default RE: wheel/tire combo

As long as both are the same # of lugs and spacing, generally 5 x 108, and the offsets are similar there should be no problem. You may get some rubbing on full lock turns though.
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:44 AM
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aren't these basically the same car with different engine/different tire combo.
Is the suspension any different?
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:46 AM
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The suspension will be the same. You will get slight tire rub at full lock. The minor rubbing is very common on the cars with the 17's.
 
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they will only rub like parallel parking then......
 
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Or turning hard to get into a spot or making a u-turn.
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:51 AM
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great.......this should also help with performance in the corners as well.
My wife drives the V70, so she will prob never hear/see the rubbing.
235/45/17 is the standard size, right?
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:57 AM
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I believe it is the standard size.
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 11:07 AM
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thx...I'm sure they will improve the handling and the looks as well.........
I found tire rack has a nice tool as well for viewing tires and wheels on any vehicle as well.
Thanks for the help.
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 11:24 AM
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If you buy them post before and after pics.
 
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