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1997 Volvo C70 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Volvo C70

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

  1. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17
  2. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
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  3. 225/50R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16

Also listed: 225/40R18 235/40R18 225/45R16 205/50R17 245/35R18 245/30R19 255/30R19

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Trims sold in 1997
5
Generation
I

5 trims sold in 1997

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

Volvo C70 I

1997–2005 5 trims
C70 2.0T 177 hp · I4 205/55R16 91W 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2005
Power
177 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x7.5 ET43 5x10842 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

C70 2.0T5 227 hp · I5 225/45R17 91W 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2005
Power
227 hp
Engine
I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8 ET41 5x10842 psi
235/40R18 88WRim 18x8 ET38 5x10844 psi
245/30R19 87YRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x10844 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C70 2.3T5 236 hp · 2.3L B5234T3 I5 225/45R17 91W 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2005
Power
236 hp
Engine
2.3L B5234T3 I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/40R18 88VRim 18x8 ET41 5x10842 psi
245/35R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x10844 psi
255/30R19 87YRim 19x9 ET35 5x10844 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C70 2.4T 190 hp · 2.4L B5244T B5254T I5 225/50R16 92W 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2005
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.4L B5244T B5254T I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/45R16 91WRim 16x7.5 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x7.5 ET43 5x10842 psi
235/40R18 89YRim 18x8 ET40 5x10842 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C70 2.5i 168 hp · I5 205/55R16 91W 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2005
Power
168 hp
Engine
I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10841 psi
205/50R17 90WRim 17x7 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/50R16 91WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10841 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x10841 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 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 1997
5
Generation
I
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