XC70: Wheels/Brakes - Quick advice re. winter tyres

Chris308 · Dec 15th, 2018, 11:12

I bought a set of winter tyres and alloys for my 2012 V70 and was going to put them on my 2015 XC70. The alloys are fitted with 225 / 50 R17 tyres (standard for my V70) but noticed that my XC70 has 235 / 55 R17 tyres.

Can I fit the 225 / 50 R17 wheels?

Waynedance · Dec 15th, 2018, 11:32

https://www.tyremen.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator

That might help.

Edit, looks like not fitting, too far out.

Chris308 · Dec 15th, 2018, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waynedance

https://www.tyremen.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator

That might help.

Edit, looks like not fitting, too far out.

Thanks for that link, it's really useful.

I had just been out and measured the diameters and it looked too far out to be honest. They recommend no more than 2.5% and mine is almost 5% so I think I'll give it a miss

Chris308 · Dec 15th, 2018, 11:53

Looks like I have some Dezent 17" Alloys (same fitment as Volvo V70 2012) with Nokian WR R3 tyres 225 / 50 R17 98V XL with good tread for sale

Tannaton · Dec 15th, 2018, 12:48

They will fit as the bolt pattern is the same, but being smaller circumference you will notice that:

- The gearing will be slightly lower
- Your speedo will over read by an additional 5%
- they might look odd in the XC70 arches with the higher ground clearance etc.

However if the freezing rain and snow comes.... I would fit them quick if you just have summer tyres on the XC. Having winter tyres on the white stuff will outweigh the disadvantages...

AndyV7o · Dec 15th, 2018, 12:58

You can fit them if-
The load rating is appropriate to the vehicle first and foremost.
You inform or consult insurance company as it is a modification of the vehicle due to a change from factory spec.

As said above, speedo will read higher, not a big problem, and may look a little small.

What load rating are the new tyres and your current tyres/spec on tyre info plate?

Chris308 · Dec 15th, 2018, 13:41

They are extra load tyres but I'm not going to fit them as they are so much smaller than the originals.

It is still running on the original M&S tyres although the tread is getting low, but still legal, after almost 45k miles

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Dec 15th, 2018, 20:29

Hi.
Hopefully no one will but if they do have any issues around insurance for winter wheels / tyres then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.

Dec 15th, 2018, 11:12	#1
Chris308 Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bolton	Quick advice re. winter tyres I bought a set of winter tyres and alloys for my 2012 V70 and was going to put them on my 2015 XC70. The alloys are fitted with 225 / 50 R17 tyres (standard for my V70) but noticed that my XC70 has 235 / 55 R17 tyres. Can I fit the 225 / 50 R17 wheels?

Dec 15th, 2018, 11:32	#2
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	https://www.tyremen.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator That might help. Edit, looks like not fitting, too far out. __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Dec 15th, 2018, 12:48	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	They will fit as the bolt pattern is the same, but being smaller circumference you will notice that: - The gearing will be slightly lower - Your speedo will over read by an additional 5% - they might look odd in the XC70 arches with the higher ground clearance etc. However if the freezing rain and snow comes.... I would fit them quick if you just have summer tyres on the XC. Having winter tyres on the white stuff will outweigh the disadvantages... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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Dec 15th, 2018, 11:53	#4
Chris308 Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bolton	Looks like I have some Dezent 17" Alloys (same fitment as Volvo V70 2012) with Nokian WR R3 tyres 225 / 50 R17 98V XL with good tread for sale

Dec 15th, 2018, 12:58	#6
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	You can fit them if- The load rating is appropriate to the vehicle first and foremost. You inform or consult insurance company as it is a modification of the vehicle due to a change from factory spec. As said above, speedo will read higher, not a big problem, and may look a little small. What load rating are the new tyres and your current tyres/spec on tyre info plate?

Dec 15th, 2018, 13:41	#7
Chris308 Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bolton	They are extra load tyres but I'm not going to fit them as they are so much smaller than the originals. It is still running on the original M&S tyres although the tread is getting low, but still legal, after almost 45k miles

Dec 15th, 2018, 20:29	#8
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 18:45 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi. Hopefully no one will but if they do have any issues around insurance for winter wheels / tyres then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.

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