2004 Volvo S80 tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2004 Volvo S80, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/50R17 OEM | R17 | 5x108 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/40R18 OEM | R18 | 5x108 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2004 Volvo S80 wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x108 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M14x1.5 |
| Center bore | 65.1 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820
Best quiet
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Volvo S80, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Volvo S80 →
Compatible alternative sizes for 225/50R17
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
205/55R17 |
0.08% | winter narrower | Safe |
195/45R19 |
0.20% | plus 2 | Safe |
215/40R19 |
-0.33% | plus 2 | Safe |
245/35R19 |
-0.41% | plus 2 | Safe |
195/70R15 |
-0.43% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/50R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 225/50R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 225/45R18; one rim size up, 0.44% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 195/45R19; two rim sizes up, 0.20% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2004 volvo S80 T6
The 2004 Volvo S80 T6 ships from the factory on 225/50R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. 2 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Volvo S80 comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2004 Volvo S80 T6 owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2004 Volvo S80 T6, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2004 volvo S80
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (2) · Tread / Belt (1)
Reported across: 2004 – 2004 (1 year)
What owners described
Sidewall failure appears in 33% of these reports; about 2.2× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 15 reports covering every model year of the Volvo S80 that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall failure | 33% | 15% | 2.2× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 27% | 2% | 11.1× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 20% | 20% | 1.0× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 20% | 8% | 2.4× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 13% | 6% | 2.3× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 13% | 9% | 1.4× |
Mileage at failure
5 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 32,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 1,000 and 51,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Volvo S80. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS PRESSURE IN THE TIRES BASED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V335000 (WHEELS); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,500.
THE MICHELIN TIRE (P336/50R17) EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, THE CONSUMER OBSERVED A 3" CUT IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER AVOIDING A POT HOLE, THREE DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING A LOANER WITH MICHELIN TIRES, ANOTHER BLOWOUT OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER AVOIDED HITTIN A BALL THAT ROLLED INTO THE STREET. *SLC
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS VOLVO S80 2004, SUDDENLY THE TIRE BECAME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE RIM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE CAR CRASHED, THEN ROLLED AND FLIPPED OVER INTO A DITCH UPSIDE DOWN. THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR BEHIND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, INCLUDING HEAD TRAUMA. THE CONSUMER CALLED VOLVO AND REQUESTED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR COME AND CHECK THE CAR. AN INVESTIGATOR CAME, AND INVESTIGATED THE VEHICLE BUT VOLVO WOULD NOT RELEASE ANY INFORMATION TO THE CONSUMER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE GM REPAIR SHOP. A POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN. THE CONSUMER TALKED TO VOLVO, AND THEY SAID THAT THEY CHECKED EVERYTHING AND IT WAS OKAY. THEY KEPT SAYING THAT THEY HAVE NO LIABILITY. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
MICHELIN P225/50R17 MXV4 S8 TIRES HAVE DRY ROT CRACKING WITH OVER 40% TREAD LIFE LEFT. 3RD SET OF TIRES ON CAR IN 75K MILES. ALL WORE PREMATURELY AND/OR HAD DRY ROT CRACKS. AUTHORIZED MICHELIN TIRE DEALER INFORM ME THAT MICHELIN WILL NOT COVER THIS SAFETY DEFECT!! INTERNET HAS NUMEROUS SAME COMPLAINTS!!
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2004 Volvo S80?
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Where can I buy tires for my 2004 Volvo S80?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2004 Volvo S80?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2004 Volvo S80?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2004 Volvo S80?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Volvo S80 is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2004 Volvo S80.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-09-02.