1985 Volvo 760 Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 1985 Volvo 760 that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 1985 Volvo 760.

The original tire size for your 1985 Volvo 760 is 185/65SR15 S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1985 Volvo 760's tire size is shown below.

185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

The original tire size for your 1985 Volvo 760 is 185/65TR15 T.  A color-coded explanation of the 1985 Volvo 760's tire size is shown below.

185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

The original tire size for your 1985 Volvo 760 is 195/65HR15 H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1985 Volvo 760's tire size is shown below.

195

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 126 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.