C70 S70 V70: - C70 tyres question...

v70cd · Nov 15th, 2022, 14:03

Hi all

After a 5 year gap, back on the scene with a clean 2004 C70, 2.0 auto - pretty sure it has those steering stops as the turning circle is nowhere near as tight as my 1998 V70.

It's presently sitting on 16 inch alloys, but I've now acquired a set of 17 inch Comets (7.5j).

I've got a good spare set of tyres - 245x45x17 - would these fit my C70 or would 225 be a better choice?

Apologies, as a similar question may have been asked a number of times on this forum previously - thanks for reading

ITSv40 · Nov 15th, 2022, 15:33

225 are the correct tyres. 245 will rub on the inner arches even with the correct blue stops fitted.

v70cd · Nov 18th, 2022, 08:25

I'll probably wait a while (and save up) and get the Comets on after this winter - thanks again.

ITSv40 · Nov 18th, 2022, 09:59

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Originally Posted by v70cd

I'll probably wait a while (and save up) and get the Comets on after this winter - thanks again.

Sounds like a plan. In the meantime it would be worthwhile checking the lock stops. Are they still.there? - they do have a habit of falling off. Are they the correct blue ones for 17 inch rims? If not worth changing now in readiness for the new wheels, also make sure there is a smear of grease on them - your steering rack will thank you for it.

Nov 15th, 2022, 14:03	#1
v70cd Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham	C70 tyres question... Hi all After a 5 year gap, back on the scene with a clean 2004 C70, 2.0 auto - pretty sure it has those steering stops as the turning circle is nowhere near as tight as my 1998 V70. It's presently sitting on 16 inch alloys, but I've now acquired a set of 17 inch Comets (7.5j). I've got a good spare set of tyres - 245x45x17 - would these fit my C70 or would 225 be a better choice? Apologies, as a similar question may have been asked a number of times on this forum previously - thanks for reading __________________ ___________________________________________ 240 DL, 240 GL, 740 GLT, 440 GLT, 960 3.0CD, S40 1.6, 240GL, 240 SE, 262C Bertone, V70 T5, V70 CD TDi, C70 2.0T.

Nov 15th, 2022, 15:33	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:51 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	225 are the correct tyres. 245 will rub on the inner arches even with the correct blue stops fitted. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Nov 18th, 2022, 08:25	#3
v70cd Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham	I'll probably wait a while (and save up) and get the Comets on after this winter - thanks again. __________________ ___________________________________________ 240 DL, 240 GL, 740 GLT, 440 GLT, 960 3.0CD, S40 1.6, 240GL, 240 SE, 262C Bertone, V70 T5, V70 CD TDi, C70 2.0T.

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