I have as set of 15" Antlia wheels. Last winter I ran them on 205/65/15. A huge, chunky looking tire, but it worked just fine on the C70. Now that my car is lower, I want to go with something smaller. Not just for the clearance, but because I like the way the car sits on a slightly smaller tire.
I'm between a 195/65/15 and a 195/60/15. I'm leaning more towards the 60 profile, because it will fit nicely with the lower stance. Plus I love the way Antlias look on a smaller tire. But the 65 will raise the car up a bit. Undoubtedly smaller than the tires I have now, but not as sleek as a 60 profile.
Anyone running 15's in winter? What would you suggest?
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What Size Of 15" Tire Should I Run For Winter?
Started by C70drvr, Oct 09 2009 11:37 PM
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Posted 09 October 2009 - 11:37 PM
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Posted 09 October 2009 - 11:59 PM
195/65/15 worked best for me. Ran them on my 850 and 740 last year. Good ratio between wheel and tire.
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 01:49 AM
What's the size of your summer tires? I'd try to stick with something that has a similar rolling diameter 
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 02:10 AM
volvo says 185s.
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 04:33 AM
I'm running 215/45/17 and I like the look of the thinner size.
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 06:11 AM
Volvo's stock winter size for 15s is 185/65/15. If you want a 195 tire then I'd suggest 195/60/15. I'm running 195/65/15 because that is what the previous owner got with the car... haven't had much problems with it either. With 195/65, the rear tucks a teeny bit. 
EVL WAGN, on 24 September 2011 - 03:15 AM, said:
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 08:44 AM
I think I might go with a 185/65/15. I remember hearing that it's better to go with a thinner tire in winter, plus all the 195/65/15s I've seen look chunky like my massive 205/65/15s.
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