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1998 Volvo S70 Tire Size

Your Volvo was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 1998 Volvo S70, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Volvo S70's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

How to determine rim size

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

15-Inch Rims

1998 Volvo S70

 

The original tire size for your 1998 Volvo S70 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volvo S70's' tire size.

The original tire size for your 1998 Volvo S70 is 195/60R15 88V.  A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Volvo S70'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.

88

This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 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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V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

16-Inch Rims

1998 Volvo S70

 

The original tire size for your 1998 Volvo S70 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volvo S70's' tire size.

The original tire size for your 1998 Volvo S70 is 205/55R16 89V.  A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Volvo S70's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

89

This tire has a load index of 89, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1276 pounds (580 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 112 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
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.