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1997 Volvo V90 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Volvo V90

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

  1. 205/60R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15
  2. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15
  3. 205/55R16 Best-rated optional on 4 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16

Also listed: 205/50R17 225/45R17 225/50R16 215/45R17 205/45R18 225/40R18 235/40R18

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Trims sold in 1997
4
Generation
I

4 trims sold in 1997

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

Volvo V90 I

1996–1998 4 trims
V90 2.5i 168 hp · 2.5L B6254G I6 195/65R15 88V 5 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–1998
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.5L B6254G I6, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 88VRim 15x6 ET46 5x10829 psi
205/60R15 87VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/50R17 87VRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/45R18 86WRim 18x7 ET45 5x10835 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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

V90 2.5i AT 177 hp · 2.5L B6254GS I6 205/60R15 88V 5 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–1998
Power
177 hp
Engine
2.5L B6254GS I6, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10829 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/50R17 87VRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
215/45R17 87WRim 17x7 ET45 5x10835 psi
225/40R18 89WRim 18x7.5 ET43 5x10835 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.

V90 3.0i 177 hp · 2.9L B6304F I6 195/65R15 88H 5 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–1998
Power
177 hp
Engine
2.9L B6304F I6, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET46 5x10829 psi
205/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10829 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
225/50R16 89VRim 16x7 ET45 5x10832 psi
225/45R17 89WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x10835 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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

V90 3.0i AT 201 hp · 2.9L B6304FS I6 205/60R15 88V 5 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–1998
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.9L B6304FS I6, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET43 · 5x108 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15 88VRim 15x6.5 ET43 5x10829 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x10832 psi
205/50R17 87VRim 17x7 ET43 5x10832 psi
225/45R17 89WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x10835 psi
235/40R18 89WRim 18x8 ET40 5x10835 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 1997
4
Generation
I
Other years
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