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1997 Volvo V70 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Volvo V70

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

  1. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 8 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15
  2. 205/55R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 8
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  3. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
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Also listed: 195/60R15 195/50R16 205/50R16 205/45R17 185/65R16 205/55R16 215/45R17

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Trims sold in 1997
10
Generation
I

10 trims sold in 1997

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 V70 I

1997–2000 10 trims
V70 2.0 +3 variants 125 hp · 2.0L B5202S I5 185/65R15 88H 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.4, 2.5

Generation
I · 1997–2000
Power
125 hp
Engine
2.0L B5202S I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/55R15 87WRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
195/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/45R17 88WRim 17x7 ET43 5x10833 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 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. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

V70 2.0T +2 variants 177 hp · 2.0L B5204T2 I5 185/65R15 88H 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0T5, 2.3T5

Generation
I · 1997–2000
Power
177 hp
Engine
2.0L B5204T2 I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/55R15 87WRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
195/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/45R17 88WRim 17x7 ET43 5x10833 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 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.

V70 2.5T 190 hp · 2.5L B5254T I5 205/55R15 87W 7 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2000
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.5L B5254T I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 87WRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
185/65R16 89VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
195/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/50R16 87WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/45R17 88WRim 17x7 ET43 5x10833 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

V70 2.5T AWD 190 hp · 2.5L B5254T I5 195/65R15 91V 4 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2000
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.5L B5254T I5, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/55R16 89WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/55R16 89WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10832 psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET43 5x10836 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 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.

V70 2.5TDI 138 hp · 2.3L D5252T I5 · Diesel 185/65R15 88H 7 fitments
Generation
I · 1997–2000
Power
138 hp
Engine
2.3L D5252T I5, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.75
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
195/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/55R15 87WRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
195/50R16 87WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/50R16 88WRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/50R16 88WRim 16x7 ET43 5x10833 psi
205/45R17 88WRim 17x7 ET43 5x10833 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 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.

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
10
Generation
I
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