Larger tires on a 1990 740 GL Wagon

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by ppie, Sep 23, 2003.

  1. ppie

    ppie Guest

    Hey guys.

    I just picked up a 1990 740GL Wagon for a very reasonable price. The
    front tires are close to bald, and I've got another car (junker)
    laying around that I wouldn't mind taking the tires from...a 1988
    Mercury Cougar. Problem is, they are 225/70-14. I know that that'll
    result in about a 2-3/4" lift in a car that's pretty high to begin
    with, and obviously some serious speedo defects. But would these
    tires rub against the wheel wells (front or rear...sides or tops...)

    Thanks
    Fred.
     
    ppie, Sep 23, 2003
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  2. ppie

    Mike F Guest

    Your front rotors may be too big for 14" wheels. And these tires may be
    so tall that they'll hit the spring seat on the front struts. Also
    you'd need to find a wheel at least 6" wide, 7" would be preferable for
    this tire.
     
    Mike F, Sep 23, 2003
    #2
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