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1994 850 can i replace my tires 195 60 15's with 195 65 15's

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jamespacheco1
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1994 850 can i replace my tires 195 60 15's with 195 65 15's

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is it ok to replace my tires on my 1994 850 wagon from 195 60 15's to 195 65 15's? will it give me more height? will it hit the fender? etc...

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They should work OK for you but the handling will suffer. It will very slightly raise the ride height. The only way I would consider it is if I was getting a real deal on the 195 65 tires.

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'94 850 N/A 5 speed
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1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
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1996 850 N/A
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jamespacheco1
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Post by jamespacheco1 »

thanks lee...i am getting a good deal on the tires 4 for $150...slightly used...james

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Post by ChiNorm »

Speedo will be off, is it really worth it just to save a few $$?

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Post by misha »

For me...60 would be a higher profile i would put on my car.
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon
History of Volvos in the family:
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'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS

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