Tyre sizes

Harry S · Nov 24th, 2019, 17:31

Good day. I have a 2011 s60 D3 it usually comes out with 235/40/18 but two years ago I put 225/45/18 on for a softer ride. It worked in the sense the ride is not as bumpy. I would like to put on 225 or 235/50/18. Someone told me the tyres may catch when I turn the steering full lock. Have any of you tried a size 50 on a s60 and what was the results?

HDAV · Nov 24th, 2019, 20:10

Check here but a set of 17” rims will allow a higher profile sidewall

https://www.willtheyfit.com/

AndyV7o · Nov 24th, 2019, 22:23

The placebo effect is marvellous, given that you originally swapped from one tyre size to another with negligible sidewall height difference but less width, thus less volume slightly...

If you change to a 50% ratio, it will help indeed, but this is a vehicle modification, thus you need to inform insurers or risk policy being voided.
As said, drop rim size instead and use a std oe fitment.

Nov 24th, 2019, 17:31	#1
Harry S Harry S Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2022 22:09 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pretoria, South Africa	Tyre sizes Good day. I have a 2011 s60 D3 it usually comes out with 235/40/18 but two years ago I put 225/45/18 on for a softer ride. It worked in the sense the ride is not as bumpy. I would like to put on 225 or 235/50/18. Someone told me the tyres may catch when I turn the steering full lock. Have any of you tried a size 50 on a s60 and what was the results?

Nov 24th, 2019, 20:10	#2
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Check here but a set of 17” rims will allow a higher profile sidewall https://www.willtheyfit.com/

Nov 24th, 2019, 22:23	#3
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	The placebo effect is marvellous, given that you originally swapped from one tyre size to another with negligible sidewall height difference but less width, thus less volume slightly... If you change to a 50% ratio, it will help indeed, but this is a vehicle modification, thus you need to inform insurers or risk policy being voided. As said, drop rim size instead and use a std oe fitment.

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