19" Alloy Wheel Option

H20 VOLVO · Jul 7th, 2016, 09:29

Hi guys,

I'm currently looking at a T5 R-Design, with the 19" wheel option.

I've had 18" and 19" wheels in the past, and know it gives harsher ride, but I think they look better, and also, I'm a little fed up of seeing the same R-Design wheel used accross each model range - pretty much the same wheel for V40, V60, S60, V70 & XC90 - although I know Volvo isn't the only one doing this.

That's why the 19" appeals - it is a little rare on the roads (although probably for good reason), and makes the car stand out more.

I just wondered if anyone had any experiences of this wheel option?

Many thanks.

Carl Sberglager · Jul 8th, 2016, 07:16

I have 19" wheels on my D4 R Design and the only plus is the looks. Road noise is awful, wheel rim slightly wider than tyre, so easy to kerb and grip in snow/ice is non existent (may be ok on T5 AWD).

Jul 7th, 2016, 09:29	#1
H20 VOLVO Senior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2018 14:08 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yorkshire	19" Alloy Wheel Option Hi guys, I'm currently looking at a T5 R-Design, with the 19" wheel option. I've had 18" and 19" wheels in the past, and know it gives harsher ride, but I think they look better, and also, I'm a little fed up of seeing the same R-Design wheel used accross each model range - pretty much the same wheel for V40, V60, S60, V70 & XC90 - although I know Volvo isn't the only one doing this. That's why the 19" appeals - it is a little rare on the roads (although probably for good reason), and makes the car stand out more. I just wondered if anyone had any experiences of this wheel option? Many thanks.

Jul 8th, 2016, 07:16	#2
Carl Sberglager Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2017 21:08 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Leeds	I have 19" wheels on my D4 R Design and the only plus is the looks. Road noise is awful, wheel rim slightly wider than tyre, so easy to kerb and grip in snow/ice is non existent (may be ok on T5 AWD). __________________ MY16 XC90 D5 Inscription & MY15 V40 D4 R-Design

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