Stupid Tire Questions 2004 S60
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Stupid Tire Questions 2004 S60
Going with the old adage that "the only stupid question is the one not asked", here I go:
My stock tire is 15 inches. If I want to go to 16 or 17, do I have to buy 16 or 17 inch wheels? Hey, don't laugh!!
And what are the pluses or minuses of doing that?
I have a non-turbo S60, so just looking cool and handling are more important in that order than speed.
Thanks.
My stock tire is 15 inches. If I want to go to 16 or 17, do I have to buy 16 or 17 inch wheels? Hey, don't laugh!!
And what are the pluses or minuses of doing that?
I have a non-turbo S60, so just looking cool and handling are more important in that order than speed.
Thanks.
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RE: Stupid Tire Questions 2004 S60
Yes, you will have to get new wheels if you want larger tires.
Drawbacks:
The added expense of new wheels
Tires are more expensive as the diameter goes up (17" > 15")
Ride quality (comfort) will diminish
Larger tires generally have worse tread life
Bonuses:
Looks a heck of alot better
Gain handling/cornering
More stable at any speed
Drawbacks:
The added expense of new wheels
Tires are more expensive as the diameter goes up (17" > 15")
Ride quality (comfort) will diminish
Larger tires generally have worse tread life
Bonuses:
Looks a heck of alot better
Gain handling/cornering
More stable at any speed
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RE: Stupid Tire Questions 2004 S60
I had 16" wheels on my S60 and went to 17" Canisto (usually found on C70). I bought mine off ebay and picked them up as they were only 40 miles from me. If you want to see what it looked like check out Wheel Upgrade S60 & 850 in the sights and sounds forum. Since you aren't looking for top speed type tire you don't need a Z rated tire. Go with an H rated tire which wont be as expensive as the Z rated tires and will generally last longer. I went with Fuzion HRi. Have had them on for about 4 months so far and I have been happy with them. 01 is right on all points, but the bonuses outweigh the drawbacks.
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