2010 Volvo XC70 Tire Size

Your Volvo was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2010 Volvo XC70, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Volvo XC70's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

16-Inch Rims

2010 Volvo XC70

 

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo XC70 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volvo XC70's' tire size.

Trim Options:

3.2

215/65R16/RF 102V

Simplified Size:  215-65-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo XC70 is 215/65R16/RF 102V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2010 Volvo XC70's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

102

This tire has a load index of 102, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1870 pounds (850 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 139 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

2010 Volvo XC70

 

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo XC70 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volvo XC70's' tire size.

Trim Options:

3.2

235/55R17 99V

Simplified Size:  235-55-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo XC70 is 235/55R17 99V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2010 Volvo XC70's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

99

This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2010 Volvo XC70

 

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo XC70 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Volvo XC70's' tire size.

Trim Options:

T6

235/50R18 97V

Simplified Size:  235-50-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo XC70 is 235/50R18 97V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2010 Volvo XC70's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.