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scotjonscot
11-01-2013, 12:44 PM
Hi, we sold our v70 this summer, and still have the winter wheel/tire combos from it. 215/55r16 Blizzaks. I'm wondering if they will work on our 2004 xc70. Other than about .9" less ground clearance and the speedo being off, what other issues might I run into? The tires were only used one season so I'd like to use them if possible.

Thanks!
pelagikos
11-01-2013, 01:50 PM
Of course you are loosing the ground clearance which tends to be of a more value in snow.

But, in snow, if I had to choose between clearance and snow tires, that would be a no-brainer for tires.
scotjonscot
11-01-2013, 02:12 PM
Of course you are loosing the ground clearance which tends to be of a more value in snow.

But, in snow, if I had to choose between clearance and snow tires, that would be a no-brainer for tires.

Yeah, losing a tad less than an inch isn't a big deal to me, The icy and hard packed snow is more of a problem here. The roads get plowed pretty quickly after a major snowfall. And there's always the F350 if things get too deep! I'm more concerned with higher rpms and potential steering/handling issues. (if any) The tires worked great on the v70.
pelagikos
11-01-2013, 02:22 PM
I'm more concerned with higher rpms and potential steering/handling issues. (if any) The tires worked great on the v70.

I wouldn't worry about it...
JRL
11-01-2013, 02:25 PM
However, it may look a bit "goofy" with the XC ride height
scotjonscot
11-01-2013, 02:34 PM
However, it may look a bit "goofy" with the XC ride height
Yes, they will look a bit odd, but they'll only be for this season. I can live with goofy for 4 months if that's the biggest problem.
Astro14
11-01-2013, 04:13 PM
Big difference in circumference. So speedometer will be off...ground clearance reduced.
scotjonscot
11-03-2013, 05:27 PM
Wife declared she would NOT drive a car with funny looking tires. Removed the offending 215/55R16's, sold them at a small profit and replaced them with some 215/65R16's. Live and learn.
Volvoholic
11-04-2013, 12:18 AM
Hahaha! That's hilarious.
tnduc
11-04-2013, 06:54 PM
However, it may look a bit "goofy" with the XC ride height

When I bought my 03 they had the V70 tires on them and yes, they do look goofy. But since they are in good shape and I have other projects ($$$) in the works I'll just keep running them until they need replaced.