2006 S60 Lux 2.4d with 16" wheels

Mattlostatsea · Mar 23rd, 2022, 19:56

Hi, hope someone can advise and help.

Ive had my car for 2 years and have noticed that it does not have the original wheels, going back through the history the 1st owner did swap the wheels over. The car is on 205.55 r16 wheels. Looking through the sales brochure it states that the 2.4 d is not avail with 16" wheels, it should have 17" wheels.....Damm..

So I have 16" wheels fitted, issue I have is on the O/S/F i get a knocking noise which sounds like the wheel, ive done a ton of stuff on the car but could the 16" wheels cause issues?

Thanks guys.

Matt

Carlosos · Mar 23rd, 2022, 21:56

No it’s not the wheel, that is as long as it’s a complete workout wheel without cracks etc. The most common offenders are drop links and shock top mounts.

If anything having smaller wheels with bigger sidewalls will hide clunking noises better.

Derek UK · Mar 25th, 2022, 21:56

This is unlikely to be the answer as you have had the car so long but 16" wheels might have minimal clearance between the rim and the callipers.

I'd guess drop links as mentioned. Don't buy cheap ones, they don't last.

Mar 23rd, 2022, 19:56	#1
Mattlostatsea S60 2.4D Turbo 56 Plate Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2023 19:38 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Sevenoaks View Photos By: Mattlostatsea	2006 S60 Lux 2.4d with 16" wheels Hi, hope someone can advise and help. Ive had my car for 2 years and have noticed that it does not have the original wheels, going back through the history the 1st owner did swap the wheels over. The car is on 205.55 r16 wheels. Looking through the sales brochure it states that the 2.4 d is not avail with 16" wheels, it should have 17" wheels.....Damm.. So I have 16" wheels fitted, issue I have is on the O/S/F i get a knocking noise which sounds like the wheel, ive done a ton of stuff on the car but could the 16" wheels cause issues? Thanks guys. Matt __________________ S60 2.4D 56 Plate, bought on ebay, still repairing it.....

Mar 23rd, 2022, 21:56	#2
Carlosos Member Last Online: Today 22:21 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Newark	No it’s not the wheel, that is as long as it’s a complete workout wheel without cracks etc. The most common offenders are drop links and shock top mounts. If anything having smaller wheels with bigger sidewalls will hide clunking noises better.

Mar 25th, 2022, 21:56	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:25 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	This is unlikely to be the answer as you have had the car so long but 16" wheels might have minimal clearance between the rim and the callipers. I'd guess drop links as mentioned. Don't buy cheap ones, they don't last.

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