Tyre Profile- 50 to 45 ?

Needing to replace the P6000's on my 850 T5 in the near future, been looking at prices, and it seems that 205/45.16's are cheaper than 205/50.16's. Can I fit 45 profiles on ok?

What is the max width tyres I can use without having any rubbing problems?

I think I'm gonna try a different make of tyre this time, any views on Uniroyal, Hankook & Falken?


Thanks,


Darren
'94 850 T-5

No real knowledge opn 16" wheels but try

www.mytyres.co.uk they have some excellent prices, maybe you can afford the right ones then ?

Jim,
'96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)

[Simon Linton]

If you fit 45 profile tyres, your speedo will read fast, since the wheel diameter will be slightly smaller - your odometer will also read fast, shortening your service intervals.

You can get all this adjusted once you've made the change, but since a Volvo dealer will have to do it, any saving you made on your tyres will be more than absorbed by the dealer charge.

Don't do if for that reason - if you want the better handling that lower profile tyres deliver, go the whole hog and get 17" rims etc. etc.

Thanks for the link! I'll go take a look.

It's not that I can't afford the std tyres! If I was on that tight budget I might as well trade in for a Fiesta :o) It's just that a £120 saving for a new set of tyres seemed tempting!

They wa I think of it is "If you've got a performance car, you gotta pay performance prices."

Thanks Again,

Doh'

Should have thought of that! Had the same thing on my motorbike, I apologise for my thick headedness! It was late and I was tired :P

I have been keeping my eyes out for a set of 17"'s but haven't yet seen any that I like :(, they all seem too "Citroen Saxo boy" if you know what I mean.

Will my 16" wheels fit straight onto an '95 850 2.5 20v? As my 18 year old son is looking to purchase one of these shortly.


Regards,

[foggyjames]

a) I know what you mean
b) yes they will

cheers

james

ps: can you guess im in a hurry :)