Volvo RWD Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 12/2004

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Which 15 inch tire sizes will fit my 240 sedan?

posted by  keithostertag on  Fri Feb 10 16:30 CST 2023
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Tue Jun 17 15:10 CST 2014
[RELATED]

Which affordable current brand/model 15 inch tire sizes will fit my 240 sedan?

I have always used 14" tires on my (original) 14" wheels. However, I am considering putting on 15" wheels/tires because 14" tires are 1) harder to find 2) fewer choices 3) more expensive than 15" tires.

I spoke with my mechanic and he was not absolutely sure 15" tires will fit the rear. I do plan to buy old steel 15" rims from him.

And of course tire places are no help at all- their "books" tell them only 14" tires will fit.

My '91 240 Sedan has over 350K miles on it, so the suspension isn't in great condition (might sag a bit).

I really don't know anything about tires. So I was hoping some of you would recommend specific all season tires sizes that I could buy to fit 15" trims and would cause no problem fitting and driving my car (a daily driver, city/highway only).

Searching the Brickboard archive I found some old discussions that suggest these would be good to use: 205/75R15, 205/60R15, and 195/60R15, but not sure.

Thanks!
Keith Ostertag
New Albany, IN








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    Which 15 inch tire sizes will fit my 240 sedan?

    posted by  Volvo From Heck on  Fri Feb 10 19:37 CST 2023
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Mon Oct 13 20:56 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    It's really very sinmple. 15" wheels will easily fit any 240 series. That's what came on the 240 Turbo models - with 195/60/15 tires - a common size and available from cheap to expensive depending on the quality and speed rating. All 140/160/240/260/740 models use the 108mm bolt circle. 140/160 models came with 15" steel wheels. Those rims would be very narrow compared to later Volvo rims. I'd opt for 740 steel rims if that's what you want. A 195/60/15 tire may alter your speedo reading by a tiny amount. The 140/160 models normal tire size was 165/15 (aspect ratio was not specified back then but on the order of 78-80 -- skinny). I put new 15" tires on my 2002 S40 recently. I don't recall the exact amount--something like $70 mounted and balanced. Considering I'm likely to get something on the order of 75k miles out of them - cheap in my book. - Dave








    •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

      Which 15 inch tire sizes will fit my 240 sedan?

      posted by  keithostertag on  Fri Feb 10 21:20 CST 2023
      Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
      last visit: Tue Jun 17 15:10 CST 2014
      [RELATED]

      Thank you Dave!








      •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

        Which 15 inch tire sizes will fit my 240 sedan?

        posted by  Michael Basel on  Sat Feb 11 10:53 CST 2023
        Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
        last visit: Thu Oct 23 05:15 CST 2014
        [RELATED]

        I use 195/65 x15 on my 245, easily available at least here in Europe. Wheels are from a 740, they fit just fine








        •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

          Which 15 inch tire sizes will fit my 240 sedan?

          posted by  Amazonphil on  Mon Feb 13 15:47 CST 2023
          Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] [RELATED]

          alll my 740's and 240's have 14" wheels. I seem to be able to swap them ok.

          on the weekend I went to a used tire shop with my ford van, same issue, he encouraged me over and over to try to find some larger wheels. I guess bronco took that size too. He said the 14"s are getting harder to find and new ones getting more expensive. I'm not sure what to look for.

          I guess you can likely use a lower profile tire but increasing the wheel size would lower your power so unless you do a lot of flat highway driving and feel you benefit from higher gearing, it's probably not a great option. you give up on one end and lose on the other end. Its not like you get something for free. you might find different ratios you can play with if you want o change gearing you might compare stts of the wagons to the sedans and maybe see a difference there. but that's a lot of work or expense. if you go to a lower profile you get a rougher ride. For me that would just mean extra pee stops but some may like that.








<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.