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2005 Volvo V40 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x114.3 on every 2005 trim.

Tires for the 2005 Volvo V40

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 2
    Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15
  2. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15
  3. 205/50R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 5
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16

Also listed: 215/45R17 205/55R15 205/45R17 225/35R18

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Trims sold in 2005
6
Generation
I

6 trims sold in 2005

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 V40 I

1999–2002 6 trims
V40 1.9D 114 hp · 1.9L D4192T3 I4 · Diesel 185/65R15 89H 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1999–2002
Power
114 hp
Engine
1.9L D4192T3 I4, Diesel
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET43 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 89HRim 15x6 ET43 4x114.332 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

V40 1.9D 101 hp · 1.9L D4192T4 I4 · Diesel 185/65R15 88V 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1999–2002
Power
101 hp
Engine
1.9L D4192T4 I4, Diesel
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET43 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 88VRim 15x6 ET43 4x114.332 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.332 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.

V40 2.0 134 hp · 2.0L B4204S2 I4 195/60R15 88V 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1999–2002
Power
134 hp
Engine
2.0L B4204S2 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/45R17 89WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.332 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.

V40 2.0T +1 variant 170 hp · 2.0L B4204T4 I4 195/60R15 88V 6 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
Facelift · 1999–2002
Power
170 hp
Engine
2.0L B4204T4 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/45R17 89WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.332 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.

V40 2.0T4 197 hp · 2.0L B4204T5 I4 205/50R16 87W 4 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1999–2002
Power
197 hp
Engine
2.0L B4204T5 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET44 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET44 4x114.332 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET44 4x114.332 psi
225/35R18 89WRim 18x7.5 ET49 4x114.335 psi

How to read 87W: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 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 2005
6
Generation
I
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