2010 Volvo V50 Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo V50 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Volvo V50 tire size.

Trim Options:

2.4i2.4i (lug nut w/fixed washer)T5 R-DesignT5 R-Design (lug nut w/fixed washer)

205/50R17/XL 93V

Simplified Size:  205-50-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2010 Volvo V50 is 205/50R17/XL 93V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2010 Volvo V50's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

17

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

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

93

This tire has a load index of 93, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1430 pounds (650 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 102 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.