1974–1993 · saloon / estate / coupe
The 240 is a rear-wheel-drive Volvo, and its wheels sit at a low offset of around ET20, unlike the front-wheel-drive Volvos that followed. Most came on 14-inch wheels, with 15-inch Virgo alloys on the GLT and Turbo. Owners usually move up to 15 or 16-inch Volvo wheels, and anything bigger tends to need rear arch work.
5x108 bolt pattern · 65.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 14 × 5.5, 15 × 6 inch · Stock tyres: 185/70 R14, 195/60 R15
Updated 2026-10-31 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 65.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, 1/2-20 UNF |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base and GL models, 14-inch wheel | Front and rear | 14 × 5.5 inch, ET20 | 185/70 R14 |
| GLT and Turbo, 15-inch Virgo alloy | Front and rear | 15 × 6 inch, ET20 | 195/60 R15 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the 240: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Owners on the Volvo Owners Club forum say the 15-inch Virgo alloys from a 240 GLT bolt straight on to other 240s with the same fitment, and they are one of the most common upgrades from the 14-inch wheels.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the Base and GL models, 14-inch wheel front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
5x108, with a 65.1 mm centre bore and 1/2-20 UNF wheel nuts, on the 242, 244 and 245 alike.
Owners on the Volvo Owners Club forum say wheels from the 740, 760 and 940 generally fit, as they share the 5x108 pattern and a rear-wheel-drive offset. Wheels from the 850 and other front-wheel-drive Volvos have a much higher offset and need spacers.
They are 15x6 ET20, fitted to the GLT and Turbo with 195/60 R15 tyres, and they bolt on to any 240.
Yes, but owners who have done it on 17x7.5 to 17x8.5 wheels have used spacers or adapters, and rolled or cut and folded the rear arches. Owners on the Volvo Owners Club forum suggest keeping the offset near ET20 to ET25.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1974–1993 Volvo 240 1st gen (242/244/245) are 185/70 R14 and 195/60 R15, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 14 × 5.5 inch and 15 × 6 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
65.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Volvo or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.