Different rims/snow tire sizes? Topic is solved

850TurboTurtle · Post by **850TurboTurtle** » 23 Nov 2018, 15:17

Hi - I'm looking at getting different rims/tires for my 2005 S80 T6 for winter snow trips. It currently has low profile 235/45 R17s on it. But I've heard that low profile tires suck for traction and I might be better off with smaller 16 rims and a fatter tire with a little lower pressure.

Anyone have recommendations on what to get/avoid? Any problem getting 16s over the calipers, etc?

I live near seattle w lots of mountain passes, skiing, snow trips with the family. The current tires feel like dress shoes on ice.

MIB · Post by **MIB** » 24 Nov 2018, 01:30

The 16" rims will fit if ET is 49mm

This is Volvos standard tire/rim setup for S80 T6:

215/55ZR16 7Jx16 ET49
225/55ZR16 7Jx16 ET49
225/50ZR17 7.5Jx17 ET49
235/40ZR18 8Jx18 ET49

850TurboTurtle · Post by **850TurboTurtle** » 26 Nov 2018, 11:59

Thats great info! Thanks.

Post by **xiami** » 02 Dec 2018, 11:52

Go to tirerack.com I got a set of snow tires pre-mounted on wheels sold by tire rack. Works really well. Fit perfectly.