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1996 Volvo S40 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x114.3 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 Volvo S40

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

  1. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 4 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15
  2. 195/60R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 4
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  3. 205/55R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 4
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15

Also listed: 205/50R16 215/45R17 195/55R16 205/45R17

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Trims sold in 1996
6
Generation
I

6 trims sold in 1996

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Volvo S40 I

1996–2004 6 trims
S40 1.6 103 hp · I4 185/65R15 89S 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–2004
Power
103 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 89SRim 15x6 ET44 4x114.330 psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
195/55R16 87HRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x7 ET45 4x114.332 psi

How to read 89S: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

S40 1.8 114 hp · I4 185/65R15 89H 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–2004
Power
114 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 89HRim 15x6 ET44 4x114.330 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 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). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S40 1.8i +1 variant 123 hp · I4 185/65R15 89H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.9D

Generation
I · 1996–2004
Power
123 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 89HRim 15x6 ET44 4x114.330 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 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). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S40 2.0 138 hp · 1.95L B4204S I4 195/60R15 88V 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–2004
Power
138 hp
Engine
1.95L B4204S I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.333 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). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S40 2.0T 158 hp · 1.95L B4204T I4 205/55R15 88V 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–2004
Power
158 hp
Engine
1.95L B4204T I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x7 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/45R17 89VRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.333 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.333 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). ET44 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 1996
6
Generation
I
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