alloys S/40

Feb 10th, 2006, 17:17

do any members/readers have none-volvo alloys fitted to there s40v40's ? my 2001 s40 1.8 is fitted with volvo's standard alloys, a couple of which, are a bit tatty, i also need a pair of front tyres, 195/60 R 15 . lots of accessory shops, like halfords etc have got some very good deals on wheel & tyre packages, i was thinking of buying a set, or is it a " no go " for volvo hubs ? thanks jerry.

Rooster · Feb 10th, 2006, 18:52

I used to have a set 17in milla miglia HT3's on my old s40 and it looked good just with the weight of the car and the 205/40/17's tyres the alloys took quiet a bashing and were buckled in no time.

I paid around 750 quid for wheels and tyres so they wern't exactly cheapist set of wheels in the world, i know halfrods do fox and OZ wheels, suppose it all depends what you want to do keep 15's or go bigger.

Fitments not a major problem but i know theres not as many choices out there as s/v40's have a odd stud pattern, 4 x 114.3 with a 35 to 38 offset, centre bores 67.

Feb 10th, 2006, 20:46

will the s40 take 17's without any mod;s, as it hardly seems worth changing 15's like for like, thanx jerry.

Rooster · Feb 11th, 2006, 00:18

Mine is a 2001 model year running the later sport model volvo arcadia 17's running 215/45/17 tyres, i get a bit of scrubbage on full lock and i've replaced the 2 bolts on the front of the rear wheel arch liner with rivets cos it rubbed on them over heavy bumps.

But mine is lowered about 35-40mm all round it might not be a problem on standard ride height cars.

couple of pics of mine,

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Warehouse4.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Warehouse8.jpg

mick70 · Feb 11th, 2006, 10:15

Rooster have you got the white side lenses on your beast?

Rooster · Feb 11th, 2006, 19:47

Yup, it was the first mod i did, straight swop for standard orange ones

Feb 11th, 2006, 20:21

I have 17" Team Dynamics "Zeta" alloys on 205 tyres fitted to my (currently) otherwise standard '97 S40 1.8SE....Bought them on special offer from Halfords, and they went straight on no probs....

The car looks fantastic

....The only slight trade-off is a marked increase in road noise, but that's to be expected I suppose!

Feb 13th, 2006, 19:27

i fitted fox evo3 multispoke 17'' alloys to mine after a few months. no probs save the cheap tyres halfords fitted that have me going sideways in the wet!

S40sadream · Feb 15th, 2006, 05:06

Hi Rooster, ur car looks great

. Do i notice that your side markers on your bumpers are clear or is it my eyes deceiving me?! If so are they easily available. Regards

Feb 10th, 2006, 17:17	#1
jerry coulson Guest Location:	alloys S/40 do any members/readers have none-volvo alloys fitted to there s40v40's ? my 2001 s40 1.8 is fitted with volvo's standard alloys, a couple of which, are a bit tatty, i also need a pair of front tyres, 195/60 R 15 . lots of accessory shops, like halfords etc have got some very good deals on wheel & tyre packages, i was thinking of buying a set, or is it a " no go " for volvo hubs ? thanks jerry.

Feb 10th, 2006, 18:52	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	I used to have a set 17in milla miglia HT3's on my old s40 and it looked good just with the weight of the car and the 205/40/17's tyres the alloys took quiet a bashing and were buckled in no time. I paid around 750 quid for wheels and tyres so they wern't exactly cheapist set of wheels in the world, i know halfrods do fox and OZ wheels, suppose it all depends what you want to do keep 15's or go bigger. Fitments not a major problem but i know theres not as many choices out there as s/v40's have a odd stud pattern, 4 x 114.3 with a 35 to 38 offset, centre bores 67. __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Feb 10th, 2006, 20:46	#3
jerry coulson Guest Location:	cheers rooster will the s40 take 17's without any mod;s, as it hardly seems worth changing 15's like for like, thanx jerry.

Feb 11th, 2006, 00:18	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Mine is a 2001 model year running the later sport model volvo arcadia 17's running 215/45/17 tyres, i get a bit of scrubbage on full lock and i've replaced the 2 bolts on the front of the rear wheel arch liner with rivets cos it rubbed on them over heavy bumps. But mine is lowered about 35-40mm all round it might not be a problem on standard ride height cars. couple of pics of mine, http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Warehouse4.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Warehouse8.jpg __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Feb 11th, 2006, 10:15	#5
mick70 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2008 16:35 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Essex	Side lenses? Rooster have you got the white side lenses on your beast?

Feb 11th, 2006, 19:47	#6
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Yup, it was the first mod i did, straight swop for standard orange ones __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Feb 11th, 2006, 20:21	#7
Baz S40 Guest Location:	I have 17" Team Dynamics "Zeta" alloys on 205 tyres fitted to my (currently) otherwise standard '97 S40 1.8SE....Bought them on special offer from Halfords, and they went straight on no probs.... The car looks fantastic ....The only slight trade-off is a marked increase in road noise, but that's to be expected I suppose!

Feb 13th, 2006, 19:27	#8
mongman Guest Location:	i fitted fox evo3 multispoke 17'' alloys to mine after a few months. no probs save the cheap tyres halfords fitted that have me going sideways in the wet!

Feb 15th, 2006, 05:06	#9
S40sadream New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2008 19:45 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MANCHESTER	Hi Rooster, ur car looks great . Do i notice that your side markers on your bumpers are clear or is it my eyes deceiving me?! If so are they easily available. Regards

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