[Erixc60]

Wondering if anyone can give me some confirmation on a tire change I am considering.

Vehicle: 2014 Volvo xc60 with 20in wheels

The recommended tire size is on the door of my Volvo: 255/45R20
I would like to use: 255/55R18

Are these compatible?

The 20 inch tires are really expensive and actually very hard to find winter tires. Need to be a bit budget sensitive.

I was considering going for an 18inch wheel for my winters. Just wanted to ask if anyone has heard of issues in the past for volvos changing wheel size down? And if I should consider any other impacts or changes?

I should also mention my plan is to keep the 20.inch tires for summer.

Edits: cleaning my my poor english

 

[blindkarma]

Your description is a bit confusing. However, there is nothing wrong with changing from 20" wheels to 18" wheels. Many people do this for winter driving. You'll have two different sets of tires and wheels, but the overall diameter should be the same. The 18" tires will have a higher profile than 20" tires. The recommended tire size for 18" wheels on the XC60 is 235/60R18.

 

[Erixc60]

Your description is a bit confusing. However, there is nothing wrong with changing from 20" wheels to 18" wheels. Many people do this for winter driving. The tire size must be different on each set, but the overall diameter should be the same. 18" tires will have a higher profile than 20" tires. The recommended tire size for 18" wheels on the XC60 is 235/60R18.

Hey, sorry for confusing wording. bit ESL.

Okay I'll take a look at 235/60R18.

The shop I went to said 255/55R18 (when I told them I currently have 255/45R20) would work too. But I can't say fully trust them (it a department store tire shop).

Is there somewhere that lists recommended tire sizes by.model and year?

Thanks!

 

[blindkarma]

I am English-only-language so you win. Try www.tirerack.com for reference.

 

[BLUKTY2]

I agree with blindkarma.

My 2011 RD came with 255/45R20 tires which I use for the ice/snow free months and I switch over to 235/60R18's for my winter tires. Overall diameter is the same so the speedometer/odometer are accurate.

As you noted, there are very few options for 20" dedicated winter tires and several options for the 18". Doesn't take much time to switch them over twice per year. These cars perform amazingly well on snow and ice with a good studded tire.

 

[Penguin]

Hey, sorry for confusing wording. bit ESL.

Okay I'll take a look at 235/60R18.

The shop I went to said 255/55R18 (when I told them I currently have 255/45R20) would work too. But I can't say fully trust them (it a department store tire shop).

Is there somewhere that lists recommended tire sizes by.model and year?

Thanks!

This site provides wheel and tire information for every model year by engine.

Volvo XC60 - Specs of wheel sizes, tires, PCD, Offset and Rims - Wheel-Size.com​

Also, the 255/55R18 tire will fit 8x18 wheels without a problem if you choose to go that size.