What is the max width tyre I can fit on 6.5J wheels?

yoda960 · Sep 28th, 2008, 19:46

Hiya guys,

I currently have some 215/55s on my rears and some 205/50s on my fronts. The fronts need changing and I have seen some new 225/55s tyres locally so I was thinking to stick these on the back end and the 215/55s on the front. Plus obviously the 215/55s compared to the 205/50s look daft as the rear tyres are bigger than the front. The difference between having 215/55s and 225/55s would be negligable though I think, plus the extra profile will give an even more comfier ride. Any comments? I was just wondering what the max width tyres I could use are, and if 225 was too big? My wheels are Perfos ( 16" and 6.5J )

The car is a 1995 960 Saloon (RWD!

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cumbrianmale · Sep 28th, 2008, 21:10

Standard for 16" should be 205/55 so use 225/50 if you want to go wider.

205 is about 8", 225 is pushing towards 9" any bigger I would be looking for a 7J rim.

dooby · Sep 29th, 2008, 13:16

Hiya,

I use this website quite often for these kinds of questions:

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

and according to them, 225/55/R16 would be OK on wheels from 6J to 7.5J

However, do take Volvo specific advice from forum members as that website will be only be general guidelines...

HTH, Pete

yoda960 · Sep 29th, 2008, 14:24

Thanks guys, I might buy them if I can get them cheap enough

Sep 28th, 2008, 19:46	#1
yoda960 Volvo 960 Last Online: May 31st, 2024 13:28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Planet Earth	What is the max width tyre I can fit on 6.5J wheels? Hiya guys, I currently have some 215/55s on my rears and some 205/50s on my fronts. The fronts need changing and I have seen some new 225/55s tyres locally so I was thinking to stick these on the back end and the 215/55s on the front. Plus obviously the 215/55s compared to the 205/50s look daft as the rear tyres are bigger than the front. The difference between having 215/55s and 225/55s would be negligable though I think, plus the extra profile will give an even more comfier ride. Any comments? I was just wondering what the max width tyres I could use are, and if 225 was too big? My wheels are Perfos ( 16" and 6.5J ) The car is a 1995 960 Saloon (RWD! )

Sep 28th, 2008, 21:10	#2
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 01:40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Standard for 16" should be 205/55 so use 225/50 if you want to go wider. 205 is about 8", 225 is pushing towards 9" any bigger I would be looking for a 7J rim. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Sep 29th, 2008, 13:16	#3
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Hiya, I use this website quite often for these kinds of questions: http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp and according to them, 225/55/R16 would be OK on wheels from 6J to 7.5J However, do take Volvo specific advice from forum members as that website will be only be general guidelines... HTH, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Sep 29th, 2008, 14:24	#4
yoda960 Volvo 960 Last Online: May 31st, 2024 13:28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Planet Earth	Thanks guys, I might buy them if I can get them cheap enough

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