[Kaizai]

I am getting a set of used Volans for my 855. I am just wondering what tires people use, and what PSI you run? Any other input also would be great.

 

[towerymt]

The 850R or a lowered 850 can take 205/45 or 215/40. You should be able to use 215/45 on a stock ride height 850. As for tire pressure, wait for a Volan owner to respond.

I would guess upper 30s.

 

[Duncan]

Hi, I have a '96 850R on volans and 205/45 P zeros. I have kept my tires at 45 psi since first owning the car with no problems (i.e. bent rims).

 

[Spearzy]

Same. 45-48 psi in my 215/40/17's.
32 psi in my 15 inchers (winter)

 

[volvoracer]

Hey,

I run 215/45-17 Yokohama AVSi tires at about 38psi. Have same suspension setup as you; Bilsteins, ipd rear overload coils.
Slight rub at full steering lock, never happens during "normal" driving. No rub anywhere else with this setup.
I wouldn't bother with 205/45 tires, too fragile in the sidewall.

I'm about to drop my car with H&R Sport Springs, I'll post results here.

Good Luck!
Adam
'96 855R
Bilsteins, Supersprint, K&N, Bosch+4, E-code headlamps

 

[steve s]

i used to run 32 psi on 205-45-17 pzero assym...result? 4 blown tires (albeit city paid for cost after claim). now i run at least 36...usually 38 on bridgstone s-02 pp. i would run anything above 36...too low and u'd have easy blow outs (although i doubt if i had run it over at higher psi it would've made any diff). 38~42 should be good.

 

[steve s]

oh, and i have bilsteins hd and ipd springs on all four...i'm waiting to get fenders lipped (the 215-45-17 are slightly rubbing up front)...215-40-17 may not be thick enough (or have high enough load rating) for our wagons...

 

[Kaizai]

Cool, thanks for the input. I should be getting the wheels on monday (tomorrow)

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I will post pics after I get them put on.