1994 Volvo 480 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 1994 trim.

Tires for the 1994 Volvo 480

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 185/55R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1
  2. 185/60R14 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
  3. 205/45R16 Best-rated optional on 2 trims

Also listed: 195/50R15 205/50R15 195/45R16

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Trims sold in 1994
3
Generation
I

3 trims sold in 1994

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Volvo 480 I

1986–1995 3 trims
480 1.7i 107 hp · I4 185/60R14 84H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1986–1995
Power
107 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
52.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14 84HRim 14x5.5 ET37 4x10030 psi
185/55R15 82VRim 15x6 ET37 4x10033 psi
195/45R16 81VRim 16x6.5 ET37 4x10036 psi

How to read 84H: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

480 1.7T 121 hp · I4 185/55R15 82V 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1986–1995
Power
121 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
52.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/55R15 82VRim 15x6 ET37 4x10033 psi
205/50R15 84VRim 15x6.5 ET37 4x10033 psi
205/45R16 83WRim 16x7 ET35 4x10036 psi

How to read 82V: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

480 2.0i 110 hp · I4 185/55R15 82V 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1986–1995
Power
110 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
52.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/55R15 82VRim 15x6 ET37 4x10033 psi
195/50R15 83VRim 15x6 ET40 4x10033 psi
205/45R16 83VRim 16x6.5 ET35 4x10036 psi

How to read 82V: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1994
3
Generation
I
Other years
All years (1986–1995)

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