Help fitting alloys to V70r

Tarquin · Apr 29th, 2009, 21:32

Now that they've been refurbished I've refitted the volans on the 850r. While they were being refurbed I was using a set of 15" columbus alloys.

I now want to put the columbus alloys on the v70r so that I can refurb the comets however, whilst the wheel will go on the clearance between the disc caliper and the alloy is as tight as a tight thing.

I'm assuming it's time for (another) set of alloys or does anyone know if there is a workaround?

The columbus alloys fit fine on the back (smaller discs). Do you think I'll be ok to run the columbus alloys on the back while I refurbish the rear comets? The comets from the back can then go on the front while I refurb the ones currently on the front. I'm running 205/65/15 tyres do you think this will be safe?

Tarquin · Apr 29th, 2009, 22:02

Ignore the above request - I've since found out that I'll either have to grind the caliper, replace the alloys or the brakes.

It cost a fortune to restore the 850r, I guess I'm faced with the same (more if I want to restore the AWD) for the V70r.

If I come to any meets expect me to be on this!!!

mrdave2003 · Apr 30th, 2009, 14:59

oooo! funsies!! you're into the biking then? I've got a specialised enduro... fantastic fun! falls in the back of the V70 estate!

GRN Motors · Apr 30th, 2009, 16:06

i have fully refurbed set of volans off a 850R. finished in anthracite....

Tarquin · Apr 30th, 2009, 19:14

Yep into biking. Live halfway between Cwmcarn and Afan Argoed so pretty lucky.

The Cove fit's into the Volvo's with ease and the road up to Afan is nice and twisty so you can have some fun before and after the ride.

Apr 29th, 2009, 21:32	#1
Tarquin Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 08:20 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rhoose	Help fitting alloys to V70r Now that they've been refurbished I've refitted the volans on the 850r. While they were being refurbed I was using a set of 15" columbus alloys. I now want to put the columbus alloys on the v70r so that I can refurb the comets however, whilst the wheel will go on the clearance between the disc caliper and the alloy is as tight as a tight thing. I'm assuming it's time for (another) set of alloys or does anyone know if there is a workaround? The columbus alloys fit fine on the back (smaller discs). Do you think I'll be ok to run the columbus alloys on the back while I refurbish the rear comets? The comets from the back can then go on the front while I refurb the ones currently on the front. I'm running 205/65/15 tyres do you think this will be safe?

Apr 30th, 2009, 16:06	#4
GRN Motors Chad Last Online: Jan 13th, 2017 16:39 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham	i have fully refurbed set of volans off a 850R. finished in anthracite.... __________________ Independant Volvo Specialists RICA Authorised Distributor (www.rica-uk.com) Shark Performance Authorised Distributor (www.sharkperformance.co.uk) www.grnmotors.co.uk (site under construction) info@grnmotors.co.uk

Apr 30th, 2009, 14:59	#3
mrdave2003 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 11:08 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sudbury (Suffolk) View Photos By: mrdave2003	oooo! funsies!! you're into the biking then? I've got a specialised enduro... fantastic fun! falls in the back of the V70 estate!

Apr 30th, 2009, 19:14	#5
Tarquin Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 08:20 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rhoose	Yep into biking. Live halfway between Cwmcarn and Afan Argoed so pretty lucky. The Cove fit's into the Volvo's with ease and the road up to Afan is nice and twisty so you can have some fun before and after the ride.

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