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1991 Volvo 850 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 4x108 or 5x108, depending on the market version.

Tires for the 1991 Volvo 850

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

  1. 195/60R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15
  2. 205/55R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 4
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  3. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
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Also listed: 205/50R16 205/45R17

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Trims sold in 1991
5
Generation
I

5 trims sold in 1991

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

Volvo 850 I

1991–1997 5 trims
850 2.0i 126 hp · I5 185/65R15 89H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1991–1997
Power
126 hp
Engine
I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET41 · 4x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 89HRim 15x5.5 ET41 4x10832 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET43 4x10832 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 4x10833 psi

How to read 89H: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

850 2.0i 143 hp · 2.0L I5 195/60R15 88V 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1991–1997
Power
143 hp
Engine
2.0L I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET43 · 4x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET43 4x10832 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 4x10833 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET43 4x10833 psi

How to read 88V: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

850 2.3T 221 hp · 2.3L I5 205/55R15 88V 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1991–1997
Power
221 hp
Engine
2.3L I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 4x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 4x10833 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET43 4x10833 psi
205/45R17 85WRim 17x7 ET40 4x10836 psi

How to read 88V: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

850 2.4i 168 hp · 2.4L I5 195/60R15 88V 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1991–1997
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.4L I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi

How to read 88V: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

850 2.5i 170 hp · I5 195/60R15 88V 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1991–1997
Power
170 hp
Engine
I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET43 · 4x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET43 4x10832 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 4x10833 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x7 ET40 4x10833 psi

How to read 88V: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 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 1991
5
Generation
I
Other years
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