Winter wheels

FIBAMAN · Oct 13th, 2017, 11:15

Just got my first Volvo (V70 D5) which is running on 17" wheels.
I am contemplating fitting 16" rims with 225/55 winter tyres.
Should I expect any issues? there is only about 6/7mm difference in o/d

Semnoz · Oct 13th, 2017, 11:26

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Originally Posted by FIBAMAN

Just got my first Volvo (V70 D5) which is running on 17" wheels.
I am contemplating fitting 16" rims with 225/55 winter tyres.
Should I expect any issues? there is only about 6/7mm difference in o/d

I've been wondering the exact same thing, as one option is to buy a set of 16" XC70 wheels.

Simon Jones · Oct 13th, 2017, 12:34

Different rolling circumferences will affect the speed / odometer readings. In VIDA, it displays the wheel / tyre size that the vehicle was built with, so there may be the option to change it to recalibrate the car.

tt82 · Oct 13th, 2017, 12:44

A 0.44% difference, I wouldn't worry about it.

FIBAMAN · Oct 13th, 2017, 14:22

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Originally Posted by tt82

A 0.44% difference, I wouldn't worry about it.

That was my line of thinking also, did it with my wifes' Octavia with no problems
original spec for base model was 16", but car came with optional 17" alloys and I believe that the V70 had 16" wheels on some basic vehicles, but didnt want to spend £500 ish on steel wheels and tyres if it was going to cause probs with something I had not considered.
Thanks for the swift replies guys, much appreciated.

MartinK · Oct 13th, 2017, 14:37

XC70's have different size brake disks. Mine (17") are VERY close to the standard wheel rim. I doubt a smaller (16") rim would fit over my brakes/calipers...

I have winter wheels off and XC70 (with spigot rings to take the slack in the hub diameter)

Write-up here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=80476

This is the 2007 spec showing the differences in disk rotor sizes:

tt82 · Oct 13th, 2017, 17:24

Good spot Martin. My 2009 D5 has 16.5" (316mm) front brakes and a 16" wheel would not clear them.

PEGE63 · Oct 13th, 2017, 20:11

I see no issues if u get 16 rims and correct rubber for the 16” ie a higher profile in this case. My summer rims are 18, I bought Volvo 16 and fitted winter tyres and all is fine, in fact ride quality is comfier than the 18’s but they do not look as cool. Big saving getting 16” rubber hence going down this route.

apersson850 · Oct 16th, 2017, 21:16

On my XC70, I use 235/55 17" during the summer and 215/65 16" in the winter. Works fine.
Yes, the largest brakes doesn't work with 16" wheels. My D5 has the middle size, and they work well.

Semnoz · Oct 16th, 2017, 23:56

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Originally Posted by apersson850

On my XC70, I use 235/55 17" during the summer and 215/65 16" in the winter. Works fine.
Yes, the largest brakes doesn't work with 16" wheels. My D5 has the middle size, and they work well.

i've got 316mm front and 302mm rear.....not sure if that's 'middle' or 'large' on a V70 ?

Oct 13th, 2017, 11:15	#1
FIBAMAN Junior Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2022 14:42 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CHESTER LE STREET	Winter wheels Just got my first Volvo (V70 D5) which is running on 17" wheels. I am contemplating fitting 16" rims with 225/55 winter tyres. Should I expect any issues? there is only about 6/7mm difference in o/d

Oct 13th, 2017, 12:34	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Different rolling circumferences will affect the speed / odometer readings. In VIDA, it displays the wheel / tyre size that the vehicle was built with, so there may be the option to change it to recalibrate the car. __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Oct 13th, 2017, 12:44	#4
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	A 0.44% difference, I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Oct 13th, 2017, 14:37	#6
MartinK Senior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2019 14:27 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh & Aviemore	XC70's have different size brake disks. Mine (17") are VERY close to the standard wheel rim. I doubt a smaller (16") rim would fit over my brakes/calipers... I have winter wheels off and XC70 (with spigot rings to take the slack in the hub diameter) Write-up here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=80476 This is the 2007 spec showing the differences in disk rotor sizes: __________________ 2009 XC70SE Geartronic Last edited by MartinK; Oct 13th, 2017 at 14:46.

Oct 13th, 2017, 17:24	#7
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Good spot Martin. My 2009 D5 has 16.5" (316mm) front brakes and a 16" wheel would not clear them. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Oct 13th, 2017, 20:11	#8
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	I see no issues if u get 16 rims and correct rubber for the 16” ie a higher profile in this case. My summer rims are 18, I bought Volvo 16 and fitted winter tyres and all is fine, in fact ride quality is comfier than the 18’s but they do not look as cool. Big saving getting 16” rubber hence going down this route. __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

Oct 16th, 2017, 21:16	#9
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	On my XC70, I use 235/55 17" during the summer and 215/65 16" in the winter. Works fine. Yes, the largest brakes doesn't work with 16" wheels. My D5 has the middle size, and they work well.

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