V70: General - Snow Chains

Jeremy9 · Dec 6th, 2009, 22:21

Can you only fit the Volvo chains to a 225/50-17 inch or will other makers eg Rud fit without fouling the suspension etc?

johnbob56 · Jan 7th, 2010, 19:39

Volvo do not recommend fitting snow chains to this size tyre, however, if you double check the clearance between tyre wall and shock absorber suspension and it is a minimum of 12mm then a set of chains from Brindley chains costing less than £50.00 inc vat and delivery, are a good option.

gtr1000 · Jan 7th, 2010, 21:56

Looking at a lot of photosd of chains, it seems many of them touch the edge of the alloy rims. Don't think I'd fancy the damage. Either that or buy a set of tatty rims + mud & snow tyres + chains.

KiwiRob · Jan 9th, 2010, 09:05

On the volvo norway website they have chains for up to 18inch wheels.

Rufe · Jan 9th, 2010, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiwiRob

On the volvo norway website they have chains for up to 18inch wheels.

The volvo Uk site also lists them for up to 18".

The earlier models had a clearance problem as they also listed the standard snow chains for larger sizes, while the owners handbook says not to fit them. There was some confusion over this, but as a result another style was developed which is not a problem to use, but are a lot more expensive than the standard option.

This is the link to the volvo site showing the "Centrax" style snow chain which are able to be used with no problem.

http://vccs.volvocars.se/accessories...VCC-317719.htm

These retail at £302.00, while we supply them for £247.52 plus £10.00 DHL delivery.

You would need an order reference number from myself in order to get them at this price, if interested please send me an email to frfvolvoparts@gmail.com or send me a pm.

I hope this helps

Simon

kenny · Jan 9th, 2010, 15:23

i fitted a set of 225/45/17 cooper mud and snow tyres to my S80 auto and it will now go anywhere it's like a 4x4.
i know they should be 225/50/17's but i have informed my insurance company who have no concerns.
they were £90 each but you don't have the hastle of taking them off when you hit a road that has been cleared and having to put them back on when you hit the snow again.

Dec 6th, 2009, 22:21	#1
Jeremy9 New Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2009 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Preston	Snow Chains Can you only fit the Volvo chains to a 225/50-17 inch or will other makers eg Rud fit without fouling the suspension etc?

Jan 7th, 2010, 19:39	#2
johnbob56 New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2012 00:42 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pontefract	Volvo do not recommend fitting snow chains to this size tyre, however, if you double check the clearance between tyre wall and shock absorber suspension and it is a minimum of 12mm then a set of chains from Brindley chains costing less than £50.00 inc vat and delivery, are a good option.

Jan 7th, 2010, 21:56	#3
gtr1000 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2012 21:23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: High Wycombe	Looking at a lot of photosd of chains, it seems many of them touch the edge of the alloy rims. Don't think I'd fancy the damage. Either that or buy a set of tatty rims + mud & snow tyres + chains.

Jan 9th, 2010, 09:05	#4
KiwiRob Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2013 19:54 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Molde	On the volvo norway website they have chains for up to 18inch wheels.

Jan 9th, 2010, 15:23	#6
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	i fitted a set of 225/45/17 cooper mud and snow tyres to my S80 auto and it will now go anywhere it's like a 4x4. i know they should be 225/50/17's but i have informed my insurance company who have no concerns. they were £90 each but you don't have the hastle of taking them off when you hit a road that has been cleared and having to put them back on when you hit the snow again.

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