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98 AWD Tire Clearance

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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98 AWD Tire Clearance

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I have searched and there seems to be a consensus that 225 tires are the widest that will fit on a P80 Volvo, with 235 possibly fitting depending on the offset. It seems this clearance issue is in the rear, and since the AWD uses a different suspension (multi link vs a trailing delta link system), I am wondering if a different size tire can be fitted? I am looking at buying a used set of aftermarket rims with tires for my car, I don't know the offset or anything, but the tires are 235/45R17. I am thinking I might take a chance with these tires since they are a good price, if the tires dont fit, I can always change them.
98 V70 GLT AWD
05 VW Golf TDI
93 Mazda B2200 with 13B rotary engine swap

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