V70: Wheels/Brakes - V70 tyres

ccab · Dec 28th, 2009, 17:52

I have recently had 4 new tyres put on to my V70 (2000 model), and having brought it back from the garage when I am in full lock (either left or right) the tyres are touching the inside of the wheel arch (and making a loud screeching noise!). This suggests to me that the tyres are too big - or just the wrong tyres depending on which way you look at it.

The tyres have the following number on them 215/65r16 98h.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this please?

gtr1000 · Dec 28th, 2009, 18:05

If your old tyres were 215/65/16, ie. the same size as the new ones, then the new tyres shouldn't give a problem.

I'd take it back to the garage and get them to jack it up and, on full lock, spin the wheels.

As an aside, what make are the new tyres and what were the old?

ccab · Dec 28th, 2009, 18:50

I have just checked what they are - they are called 'Wanli S-1023'. Unfortunately I can't remember what the old ones were.

Will call the garage tomorrow and do as you suggest.

Treadtrader · Dec 28th, 2009, 19:21

Standard tyre size should be 215/55R16 not 215/65R16

The tyres you have fitted are too tall, take them back and get them changed for corect size.

ccab · Dec 28th, 2009, 20:30

many thanks for this - will speak to the garage tomorrow!

Treadtrader · Dec 29th, 2009, 06:57

215/65R16 98H is a extra load fitment for people carriers such as ---------
Renault Grand Espace or Chrysler Grand Voyager.

Completely incorrect for your car.

Check the invoice to see what was billed. Could be the fitter put the wrong tyres on.

If you have no luck by all means contact me, i may be able to help.

dodgyken · Dec 29th, 2009, 09:02

Isn't anyone going to comment on the brand of tyres fitted?

The tiny patches of rubber that are in contact with the road are the only things keeping you on the black stuff and out of the scenery and other drivers.

Don't skimp on poor quality tyres.

gtr1000 · Dec 29th, 2009, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgyken

Isn't anyone going to comment on the brand of tyres fitted?

The tiny patches of rubber that are in contact with the road are the only things keeping you on the black stuff and out of the scenery and other drivers.

Don't skimp on poor quality tyres.

My thoughts exactly. I'm on another forum (Vectra-C.com) and the concensus on Wanlis is that when it's wet, it's like driving on ice. Sorry to the OP, just my opinion.

sqig · Dec 29th, 2009, 10:20

if you want a fairly decent budget tyre i would go for hero milanza's, ive got them on my car but as soon as they wear out im going to go back to avon zv5 or try some toyo t1r's, i only got the heros as i wanted my new wheels on my car quick and my tyre fitter freind said they wer'nt too bad

ccab · Dec 30th, 2009, 19:47

Thanks for your help everyone. Garage did a sterling job and changed the tyres over straight away. I now have the right tyres for the car!

Dec 28th, 2009, 17:52	#1
ccab New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 22:55 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winchester	V70 tyres I have recently had 4 new tyres put on to my V70 (2000 model), and having brought it back from the garage when I am in full lock (either left or right) the tyres are touching the inside of the wheel arch (and making a loud screeching noise!). This suggests to me that the tyres are too big - or just the wrong tyres depending on which way you look at it. The tyres have the following number on them 215/65r16 98h. Does anyone have any thoughts on this please?

Dec 28th, 2009, 18:05	#2
gtr1000 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2012 21:23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: High Wycombe	If your old tyres were 215/65/16, ie. the same size as the new ones, then the new tyres shouldn't give a problem. I'd take it back to the garage and get them to jack it up and, on full lock, spin the wheels. As an aside, what make are the new tyres and what were the old? Last edited by gtr1000; Dec 28th, 2009 at 18:07.

Dec 28th, 2009, 19:21	#4
Treadtrader Mobile tyre service Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2012 19:36 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Warwickshire	Incorrect tyre size Standard tyre size should be 215/55R16 not 215/65R16 The tyres you have fitted are too tall, take them back and get them changed for corect size. __________________

Dec 28th, 2009, 20:30	#5
ccab New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 22:55 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winchester	incorrect tyre size many thanks for this - will speak to the garage tomorrow!

Dec 29th, 2009, 06:57	#6
Treadtrader Mobile tyre service Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2012 19:36 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Warwickshire	What did they invoice? 215/65R16 98H is a extra load fitment for people carriers such as --------- Renault Grand Espace or Chrysler Grand Voyager. Completely incorrect for your car. Check the invoice to see what was billed. Could be the fitter put the wrong tyres on. If you have no luck by all means contact me, i may be able to help. __________________

Dec 28th, 2009, 18:50	#3
ccab New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 22:55 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winchester	I have just checked what they are - they are called 'Wanli S-1023'. Unfortunately I can't remember what the old ones were. Will call the garage tomorrow and do as you suggest.

Dec 29th, 2009, 09:02	#7
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Isn't anyone going to comment on the brand of tyres fitted? The tiny patches of rubber that are in contact with the road are the only things keeping you on the black stuff and out of the scenery and other drivers. Don't skimp on poor quality tyres.

Dec 29th, 2009, 10:20	#9
sqig Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2012 20:39 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cirencester	if you want a fairly decent budget tyre i would go for hero milanza's, ive got them on my car but as soon as they wear out im going to go back to avon zv5 or try some toyo t1r's, i only got the heros as i wanted my new wheels on my car quick and my tyre fitter freind said they wer'nt too bad

Dec 30th, 2009, 19:47	#10
ccab New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 22:55 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winchester	tyres Thanks for your help everyone. Garage did a sterling job and changed the tyres over straight away. I now have the right tyres for the car!

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