Quick new tyres size question

tom9 · Jul 11th, 2020, 19:18

Hi all,

It's nearly time to put some new tyres on the V70 and I wanted to ask some opinions quickly as I cannot find a definitive answer.

The car has 16" Metis alloy wheels and currently has 215/65/16 tyres fitted.
When plugging the details of the car into blackcircles, it suggests a 215/55/16 93W is the correct fitment.
£100 a corner would get me some goodyear efficient grips in this size but the same tyres in a smaller 205/55/16 fitment is about £30 less a corner.

My question therefore is can I fit the smaller 205/55/16 tyres onto the car instead? Will it cause any issues and will my speedo be affected by much? If I can fit these then would save me £120 which can go towards a well needed alignment and ARB bush.

AndyV7o · Jul 11th, 2020, 21:57

If yours is a P2 then they should be fine as they are a stock size.
Look on your fuel flap for fitted sizes.
If you fit a non std size as fitted by manufacturer, this can legally constitute a modification and thus may affect insurance (some like to be picky, a 'mod' is a 'mod' thus charge more, some dont care so long as load rating is sufficient and speed rating exceeds 70mph) but if its a 'stock' size as fitted from new, that cant be deemed a mod and they have no way to prove what was fitted when it left the dealer.

tom9 · Jul 12th, 2020, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyV7o

If yours is a P2 then they should be fine as they are a stock size.
Look on your fuel flap for fitted sizes.
If you fit a non std size as fitted by manufacturer, this can legally constitute a modification and thus may affect insurance (some like to be picky, a 'mod' is a 'mod' thus charge more, some dont care so long as load rating is sufficient and speed rating exceeds 70mph) but if its a 'stock' size as fitted from new, that cant be deemed a mod and they have no way to prove what was fitted when it left the dealer.

Ah lovely - the 205/55/16's are on the fuel cap. I will fit those then.
Thanks for your help.

oragex · Jul 12th, 2020, 13:44

The tire size indicated on the fuel door should give you the correct speed indication, although truth is the speedometer in modern cars always indicates a higher than real speed (you can check the speedometer against a GPS).
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...ters-accurate/

Jul 11th, 2020, 19:18	#1
tom9 New Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2021 12:40 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Tonbridge	Quick new tyres size question Hi all, It's nearly time to put some new tyres on the V70 and I wanted to ask some opinions quickly as I cannot find a definitive answer. The car has 16" Metis alloy wheels and currently has 215/65/16 tyres fitted. When plugging the details of the car into blackcircles, it suggests a 215/55/16 93W is the correct fitment. £100 a corner would get me some goodyear efficient grips in this size but the same tyres in a smaller 205/55/16 fitment is about £30 less a corner. My question therefore is can I fit the smaller 205/55/16 tyres onto the car instead? Will it cause any issues and will my speedo be affected by much? If I can fit these then would save me £120 which can go towards a well needed alignment and ARB bush.

Jul 12th, 2020, 13:44	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	The tire size indicated on the fuel door should give you the correct speed indication, although truth is the speedometer in modern cars always indicates a higher than real speed (you can check the speedometer against a GPS). https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...ters-accurate/ __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jul 11th, 2020, 21:57	#2
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	If yours is a P2 then they should be fine as they are a stock size. Look on your fuel flap for fitted sizes. If you fit a non std size as fitted by manufacturer, this can legally constitute a modification and thus may affect insurance (some like to be picky, a 'mod' is a 'mod' thus charge more, some dont care so long as load rating is sufficient and speed rating exceeds 70mph) but if its a 'stock' size as fitted from new, that cant be deemed a mod and they have no way to prove what was fitted when it left the dealer.

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