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S60 R wheels rub when turning?

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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Lizzieloo
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Year and Model: S60 R, 2006
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S60 R wheels rub when turning?

Post by Lizzieloo »

The tires on my S60 R rub when I'm turning max (U turns and parking most often). I hear this is a common problem, is there anything that can be done to get rid of that? Smaller wheels? Spacers??

Thanks!

JRL
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Post by JRL »

5mm spacers on the front is your best bet
What brand of tire is on there?

Most replacement tires are a bit wider than the OEM Pirellis and do rub
This is VERY common
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

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GlennKorec
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Year and Model: 2004 V70R
Location: Syracuse NY USA

Post by GlennKorec »

We just picked up a 04 V70R from the Volvo dealer two nights ago. I noticed in hard turns the tires rub. Where can I purchase these 5mm spacers.

Thanks,
Glenn
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Post by precopster »

H & R Springs make very good spacers for Volvos. I put some 15mm ones on my 960 and they are top quality.

Try a Google search for these products. You're bound to find someone or go straight to the H & R website:

http://hrsprings.com/scripts/appguide.p ... &MakeID=39
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