Volvo S70 Made from 1998 to 2000, this sporty model replaced the 850 sedan and instantly became a hit.

Are wider tires a good thing?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-01-2007, 11:42 PM
Blaiz's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Are wider tires a good thing?

Does anyone here roll with 205s on their S70? OEM is 195/60 15...Looking at a set of Michelin PILOT EXALTO A/S.

[IMG]local://upfiles/10965/DF9F17EB53EC4D58A88F8689EFF6D955.jpg[/IMG]
 
  #2  
Old 09-02-2007, 06:26 AM
JPN's Avatar
JPN
JPN is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: IPS, MA
Posts: 5,387
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Default RE: Are wider tires a good thing?

ORIGINAL: Blaiz

Does anyone here roll with 205s on their S70? OEM is 195/60 15...Looking at a set of Michelin PILOT EXALTO A/S.

[IMG]local://upfiles/10965/DF9F17EB53EC4D58A88F8689EFF6D955.jpg[/IMG]

Hi,

Just a general opinion. While wider tyres may give you more stability, it is generally not recommended for the following reasons:

1. Tyre rubbing against the wheel well.
2. Increased rolling resistance that affects fuel consumption.
3. May affect the suspension performance due to increased unsprung weight.

I hope this gives you some thoughts. Listen to others as well to get perspective.


JPN
 
  #3  
Old 09-02-2007, 10:09 AM
Blaiz's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Are wider tires a good thing?

Thanks JP! ...I will shop around some more for the correct size.
 
  #4  
Old 09-02-2007, 02:31 PM
JPN's Avatar
JPN
JPN is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: IPS, MA
Posts: 5,387
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Default RE: Are wider tires a good thing?

Hi Blaiz,

My pleasure, I wish you find a good tyre that you'd be happy with.

Good luck,


JPN
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
veso_ht
Volvo XC90
2
10-04-2012 12:39 PM
hamsterguy
Volvo S80
2
01-14-2012 09:47 PM
dman777
General Volvo Chat
5
12-25-2011 11:18 AM
drjaymez
Volvo V70
1
08-14-2011 08:12 PM
rspi
General Volvo Chat
3
06-30-2011 09:29 PM



Quick Reply: Are wider tires a good thing?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:06 PM.