1996 Volvo 960 Spare Tire
The Volvo 960, a classic executive car model, is designed to accommodate a specific size and type of spare tire due to its unique wheel dimensions. The most common spare tire size for this Volvo model is a compact-sized or full-sized spare tire with R15 or R16 rims, typically 185/65R15 or 205/55R16 respectively. In terms of tire type, the all-season passenger type would be the suitable option that provides excellent traction and ride comfort. Volvo 960's equipped with a spare tire have it typically located in the trunk compartment below the floorboard for easy access. For replacement or upgrade, it's always recommended to stick to the manufacturer's specification to ensure safety, performance, and extended tire longevity.
1996 Volvo 960 comes with 2 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Volvo dealership to confirm the correct 1996 Volvo 960 spare tire size.
195/65R15
195/65R15 tire has a diameter of 25". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.3" to 25.8".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | 1.2% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 0% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | 2% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | 2.4% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | -1.6% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | 0.4% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | 0.4% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | -1.6% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 0% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | -0.4% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | -2.4% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | -2.4% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | 1.6% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | -2% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | 2.8% |
205/55R16
205/55R16 tire has a diameter of 24.9". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.2" to 25.6".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | 1.6% |
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | -2.4% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 0.4% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | -1.2% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | 0.8% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | -2% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | -2% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 0.4% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | 0.8% |
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