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2012 Volvo XC70 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Volvo XC70

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

  1. 215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16
  2. 235/55R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 5
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  3. 235/50R18 Best-rated optional on 6 trims
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Also listed: 235/45R19 255/40R19 245/45R19 235/60R16 235/45R18 265/40R19

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Trims sold in 2012
6
Generation
III

6 trims sold in 2012

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

Volvo XC70 III

2008–2016 6 trims
XC70 2.0D3 161 hp · 2.0L D5204T3 D5204T2 I5 · Diesel 215/65R16 98H 5 fitments
Generation
III · 2008–2016
Power
161 hp
Engine
2.0L D5204T3 D5204T2 I5, Diesel
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/60R16 99HRim 16x7.5 ET50 5x10833 psi
235/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET50 5x10835 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

XC70 2.0D4 161 hp · 2.0L D5204T3 I5 · Diesel 215/65R16 98H 5 fitments
Generation
III · 2008–2016
Power
161 hp
Engine
2.0L D5204T3 I5, Diesel
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/45R18 97VRim 18x7.5 ET50 5x10836 psi
245/45R19 99VRim 19x8 ET50 5x10836 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

XC70 2.4D4 161 hp · 2.4L D5244T5 I5 · Diesel 215/65R16 98H 5 fitments
Generation
III · 2008–2016
Power
161 hp
Engine
2.4L D5244T5 I5, Diesel
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x10835 psi
235/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET50 5x10836 psi
255/40R19 99WRim 19x8.5 ET48 5x10836 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

XC70 2.4D5 212 hp · 2.4L D5244T15 I5 · Diesel 215/65R16 98H 5 fitments
Generation
III · 2008–2016
Power
212 hp
Engine
2.4L D5244T15 I5, Diesel
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
235/55R17 103VRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x10835 psi
235/45R19 99VRim 19x8 ET50 5x10836 psi
255/40R19 99WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x10836 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

XC70 3.0T6 300 hp · 3.0L B6304T4 I6 235/55R17 103V 5 fitments
Generation
III · 2008–2016
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L B6304T4 I6, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET55 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 103VRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x10835 psi
235/45R19 99VRim 19x8 ET55 5x10836 psi
245/45R19 101WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x10836 psi
265/40R19 99WRim 19x9 ET45 5x10838 psi

How to read 103V: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

XC70 3.2i 240 hp · 3.2L B6324S5 I6 215/65R16 98H 5 fitments
Generation
III · 2008–2016
Power
240 hp
Engine
3.2L B6324S5 I6, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x10833 psi
235/50R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x10835 psi
235/45R19 99VRim 19x8 ET50 5x10835 psi
255/40R19 99WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x10836 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 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 2012
6
Generation
III
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