V70 Wheels/Tyres: V70 Mk2 2007 Corroded wheel rims

[mister straw bale]

my 2007 mark 2 v70 has very corroded wheel rims and 3 of the tyres keep leaking air at a few psi per week... I bought a set of very clean 2nd hand mk3 rims not realising that they wouldn't quite fit. My mechanic has suggested they could be ground down to fit but I'm not sure - is this safe or do I need to buy new aftermarket rims?

[stuart bowes]

have you already tried cleaning up the corrosion on the old rims, it's a fairly common issue

if not get a wire brush on a drill and give them a really good going over, probably find when they refit the tyres you'll get a good seal again. one of the wheels on my old impreza had the same issue

I actually just asked the tyre guy to do it and he did without extra cost. then they paint some kind of sealant stuff all round which helps as well

[mister straw bale]

yes - bin there, done that. They've tried but still leaking. The rims are really knackered so I think replacement is the only option. Thanks anyway

[4x4]

Having the wheels stripped and powder coated will sort out the problem (£40-£50 per wheel) Buying used wheels from the same era will most likely be in the same condition as what you already have

[VOLVOBOY]

Shame about the p3 wheels but you should be able to sell them on and recoup some of the cost .
Take a look at www.wheel-size.com and look at the various volvo models by variant and year . The important thing is diameter and offset and compare against what is on your car .
That way you should find a decent set of second-hand wheels to fit .
The offset can be within a few millimetres .

[VOLVOBOY]

"Blimey! , £40 to £50 ?"
Around these parts it`s now around £100 a pop .

[4x4]

I bought these wheels to fit winter tyres on. I paid £30 for them as they were, with 2x7mm budget Chinese tyres and 2 scrap tyres. I sold the 7mm tyres for £20 so my wheels cost me £10.00 plus a couple of gallons of petrol to collect them. I had no intention of having them refurbished as they were for winter use. Unfortunately the rims were leaking badly, Yes I could have possible got away with having rim sealer gloop applied, it might have worked for a short time, but knowing my luck they would have leaked and I would be left stranded somewhere in the middle of nowhere. so I decided that as I was only £10 into the job I would have the wheels powder coated. There are a few places round here with one that got great reviews so I bit the bullet and had them restore the rims and fit my winter tyres. £195 for the wheel refurb plus the cost of my new tyres and no more leaks. I checked my tyre pressures 2 months ago and checked them again this morning and the pressures are spot on
There is now a new company offering 4 wheels for £175 local to me, no idea what the quality of work is but for the extra £20 I'll keep using the guy who did these wheels

[stuart bowes]

when I was looking into it I seem to recall it worked out about £250 for all 4 wheels?

I thought, no I'll do it myself, then spent the same or more in paint, wet n dry, filler, dremel bits kit, etc. lesson learnt there lol they look decent though but wont be as hard wearing as the powder coat. and I painted over the weights which isn't ideal

[VOLVOBOY]

You did well there , 4 x 4 . Can you find the lad a set ?
There`s a firm on ebay for example . You send them your old set and they send you a set of newly refurbed . £450 . A fairly typical price for me locally .
I used to want a pristine car in times past but there was always someone ready to bugger it up be it supermarket dings or SWMBO kerbing the wheels .
So now I settle for clean and tidy . Bought a compressor and guns . Do it myself .

[Pidgeonpost]

"I used to want a pristine car in times past but there was always someone ready to bugger it up".

Me too. I'd love to have a cossetted V70 for sunny days. The reality is that our V70 is 16 years old and although it's tidy enough it's by no means pristine, the wheels particularly let down the appearance. I love it and look after it as best I can, but it's a workhorse with all that implies. If I happened on a tidy set of 'Canicula' wheels to go on it I'd be tempted.