Volvo RWD 700 Forum

hey my 1990 740 wagon, needs tires, she has 185 / 65 / R15 88t is that correct? the reason i ask i went for tires and "the guy" says i should have 190 yada yada? so what sizes are the best to use? i just need rubber not sporty show off tires?

thank you wes
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1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo

Hey Thanks i think the best price i found was 288.00 every other quote was 350+ and im only looking to put rubber on her nothing fancy...Thanks for Y'all's replies and thanks slowboat for the link to tire site its a very useful site...

Wes
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1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo

I verified this by looking at:
1. A 1990 740 owner's manual
2. A 740 sedan in my office parking lot
3. The Tire Rack website: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/SelectTireSize.jsp?autoMake=Volvo&autoModel=740+Sedan&autoYear=1990&autoModClar=


Good luck,
Chris

Sticker on my 1991 745 T says 195/60R15. I use Yokohama Avid H4S. Good price, great grip (not that I throw the car around that much, but good to know that it is there when you need it), and the typically GREAT Yokohama wear/mileage. If not abused, expect 60,000 miles or better. UTQG is 500 AA A, yes, AA traction rating. And, in my experience, Yokos don't leak much, if at all. They almost never need air.
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Scott Cook - 1991 745T, 1985 RX-7 GSL-SE, 1986 Toyota Tercel (Don't laugh, it is reliable, faithful AND gets 41 mpg!)

740 Turbos with alloy wheels tire size= 195/60-15.
Normally aspirated 740GL with steelies= 185/65-15.