Alloy Wheels

[leabby]

Recently inherited a 440GTL from my Gt Uncle. He brought this in 1993 when he was 78.

He has just passed away and only ever having covered 11,000 miles. I plan to keep hold of the old girl.

Only problem is the Alloys look a bit worse for wear. Appart from this the car is immaculate.

I am after alloys that are as new. Can somebody please guide me.

Are there any othe cars out there with the same spec. can I use say 'corsa wheels for example'.

Or can I buy the originals somewhere.

I will appreciate any help from the expreienced.

Thank you

[ovlov25]

It would be a crying shame to put different wheels on the car, I'd say keep it original and get the wheels refurbished. There's a DIY guide on this forum somewhere if you want to do it on a budget.

Can you post some pics of the car? Would be nice to see it.

[leabby]

I will have a go at posting some this weekend weather permitting.

[S60D5NI]

Hi leabby

Have you thought about getting them professionally refurbished? (edit - oops - was obviously composing this when ovlov was making reply - must learn to type quicker!!)

Price will depend on how much they have deteriorated, kerbing damage etc., but your talking from about £50 per wheel upwards and will take about a week.

Try link below - put in you car's details to see what they offer. They do a range called 'Replicas' some of which are replicas (surprise, surprise!!) of the manufacturers originals. I got a set of VW Sport rims from them and to all intents and purposes they were identical to the VW supplied wheels, other than they weren't stamped 'VW'.

http://www.performancealloys.com

Obviously you also have the option of other designs / sizes or a second hand set from someone on here of eBay etc., but you need to ensure they'll fit i.e. correct bolt centre radius (PCD - Pitch Circle Diameter), correct (or compatible) width and offset (usually refered to as ET) and correct centre bore to locate on the hub centre ring.


For a 440, the link below (another supplier) indicates (for a 15" rim): -
PCD 4 x 100 mm, offset 35 to 45 and Bore of 52.1 mm

http://www.alloywheels.com

Happy hunting!

[ovlov25]

Hi leabby

Try link below - put in you car's details to see what they offer. They do a range called 'Replicas' some of which are replicas (surprise, surprise!!) of the manufacturers originals. I got a set of VW Sport rims from them and to all intents and purposes they were identical to the VW supplied wheels, other than they weren't stamped 'VW'.

http://www.performancealloys.com

For a 440, the link below (another supplier) indicates (for a 15" rim): -
PCD 4 x 100 mm, offset 35 to 45 and Bore of 52.1 mm

http://www.alloywheels.com

Happy hunting!

Nothing currently available in 4 stud Volvo reps. Even some 5 stud Volvo replica is tricky to get hold of.

I have the latest replica stock list in front of me right now ;)

[S60D5NI]

Nothing currently available in 4 stud Volvo reps. Even some 5 stud Volvo replica is tricky to get hold of.

I have the latest replica stock list in front of me right now ;)

Can't argue with that since I have no ideal what a 440 GLT wheel looks like or its original size (14" or 15")!!!

Interestingly the (Nebula) Replica for my S60 are on there @ £186 each. Volvo want £480 for an 'original' Volvo / BBS. Know what I'll be buying if I wreck one!!

[ovlov25]

Can't argue with that since I have no ideal what a 440 GLT wheel looks like or its original size (14" or 15")!!!

Interestingly the (Nebula) Replica for my S60 are on there @ £186 each. Volvo want £480 for an 'original' Volvo / BBS. Know what I'll be buying if I wreck one!!

Well if it happens pm me and i'll look after you :D

Volvo reps are in short supply at the moment though, I've been keeping an eye for something nice for my 850 but nothing yet.

[Paul240480]

Have a peek at this 'how-to' from the 200 series pages

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=54047

Good luck.

[leabby]

Thanks Guys

Excellent tips and impressed with the replica's. Looks like I can get a near match, thus keeping the car near to original.