Wheel, Tire, Hub, Front Suspension (1998-2002): Tires
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tire pressures, cold tires kPa (psi)
| Dimension/car type | Km/h | 1-3 persons kPa (psi) | Full load kPa psi | ||
| Front | Rear | Front | Rear | ||
| 4 door without turbocharger (TC) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 185/65 R15 | 0-160 | 220 (32) | 200 (29) | 230 (33) | 250 (36) |
| 195/60 R15 | |||||
| 205/55 R15 | 160- | 250 (36) | 250 (36) | 260 (38) | 280 (41) |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4-door with turbocharger including T-5R | - | - | - | - | - |
| 205/45 R17 | 0-160 | 230 (33) | 210 (30) | 250 (36) | 250 (36) |
| 205/50 R16 | |||||
| 205/55 R15 | |||||
| M+S 185/65 R15 | 160- | 280 (41) | 260 (38) | 290 (42) | 290 (42) |
| (M+S = winter tire) | |||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Spare tire | - | - | - | - | - |
| (Temporary spare) | |||||
| T115/70 R15 | 0-80 | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 door without turbocharger (TC) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 185/65 R15 | 0-160 | 220 (32) | 210 (30) | 240 (35) | 280 (41) |
| 195/60 R15 | |||||
| 205/55 R15 | 160- | 250 (36) | 250 (36) | 260 (38) | 310 (45) |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5-Door with turbocharger including T-5R | - | - | - | - | - |
| 205/45 R17 | 0-160 | 230 (33) | 220 (32) | 250 (36) | 280 (41) |
| 205/50 R16 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 205/55 R15 | - | - | - | - | - |
| M+S 185/65 R15 | 160- | 280 (41) | 270 (39) | 290 (42) | 320 (41) |
| (M+S = winter tire) | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Spare tire | - | - | - | - | - |
| (Temporary spare) | - | - | - | - | - |
| T115/70 R15 | 0-80 | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) |
NOTE:
Maximum speed with spare tire ("temporary spare"), 80 km/h.
| Conversion Table | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 kPa =29 psi | 250 kPa = 36 psi | 300 kPa = 44 psi | 350 kPa = 51 psi |
| 210 kPa = 30 psi | 260 kPa = 38 psi | 310 kPa = 45 psi | - |
| 220 kPa = 32 psi | 270 kPa = 39 psi | 320 kPa = 46 psi | 420 kPa = 60 psi |
| 230 kPa = 33 psi | 280 kPa = 41 psi | 330 kPa = 48 psi | - |
| 240 kPa = 35 psi | 290 kPa = 42 psi | 340 kPa = 49 psi | - |