S40 (New) Wheels/Tyres : - whats the best alloy wheel for the s40?

paulmacs · Jun 26th, 2007, 10:44

I have the 16inch medula (sp) alloys for my s40 and they really dont look good on the car - not that the design isnt good its just 16inch wheels look really small and weedy on the car and from what ive seen the 17/18inch wheels on the car make it look a whole different prospect.

I am looking at getting the 18inch 5 spoke wheel or the medusa wheel and my dealer has both on offer - does anyone agree they make a big difference to the car, and more so - do they make a big difference to the ride quality with the lower profiled tyres?

Pacman · Jun 26th, 2007, 15:48

I have the 18" Medusas on mine....they're great looking wheels, but be prepared for a shock when the tyres need replacing...cheapest I could get after a lot of searching was £140 each.

caveman · Jun 26th, 2007, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Pacman

I have the 18" Medusas on mine....they're great looking wheels, but be prepared for a shock when the tyres need replacing...cheapest I could get after a lot of searching was £140 each.

aint you ever heard of remoulds

lol
cavey

MOB · Jun 26th, 2007, 21:33

Medusa's all the way!

If only they did 20" versions lol;

ezrah · Aug 13th, 2007, 12:33

The best looking alloys for the S40 are 18" medea these make my S40 T5

CW_ · Aug 14th, 2007, 21:56

I'm a Medusa man myself.

Aftermarket should easily be possible to go upto 19s, the bigger the metal and smaller the rubber the better!

humpy999 · Aug 15th, 2007, 12:52

I had a small collision a while back resulting in one Medusa wheel being replaced - £500 each - the mechanic couldn't believe it. If you want them you may have to pay a fair bit for them...

miniman · Oct 13th, 2007, 17:26

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Originally Posted by paulmacs

I have the 16inch medula (sp) alloys for my s40 and they really dont look good on the car - not that the design isnt good its just 16inch wheels look really small and weedy on the car and from what ive seen the 17/18inch wheels on the car make it look a whole different prospect.

I am looking at getting the 18inch 5 spoke wheel or the medusa wheel and my dealer has both on offer - does anyone agree they make a big difference to the car, and more so - do they make a big difference to the ride quality with the lower profiled tyres?

Will the 18'' medusa fit ok on a 1.6s, are the wheel bolts the same ? Thanks.

Hezi · Oct 13th, 2007, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulmacs

I have the 16inch medula (sp) alloys for my s40 and they really dont look good on the car - not that the design isnt good its just 16inch wheels look really small and weedy on the car and from what ive seen the 17/18inch wheels on the car make it look a whole different prospect.

I am looking at getting the 18inch 5 spoke wheel or the medusa wheel and my dealer has both on offer - does anyone agree they make a big difference to the car, and more so - do they make a big difference to the ride quality with the lower profiled tyres?

Hi
Have a look on general volvo issues theres a sticky with a link to compare cars and wheels

Steve

miniman · Oct 13th, 2007, 18:07

Thanks but that link only shows older wheel combinations and doesnt show anything above 16'' if i've looked correctly.

Jun 26th, 2007, 10:44	#1
paulmacs New Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2007 01:24 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Co Down	whats the best alloy wheel for the s40? I have the 16inch medula (sp) alloys for my s40 and they really dont look good on the car - not that the design isnt good its just 16inch wheels look really small and weedy on the car and from what ive seen the 17/18inch wheels on the car make it look a whole different prospect. I am looking at getting the 18inch 5 spoke wheel or the medusa wheel and my dealer has both on offer - does anyone agree they make a big difference to the car, and more so - do they make a big difference to the ride quality with the lower profiled tyres?

Aug 14th, 2007, 21:56	#6
CW_ Mmm Beer Last Online: Dec 31st, 2015 14:25 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cheshire View Photos By: CW_	I'm a Medusa man myself. Aftermarket should easily be possible to go upto 19s, the bigger the metal and smaller the rubber the better! __________________ *S40 SE SPORT*

Jun 26th, 2007, 15:48	#2
Pacman New Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2008 09:07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Coventry	I have the 18" Medusas on mine....they're great looking wheels, but be prepared for a shock when the tyres need replacing...cheapest I could get after a lot of searching was £140 each.

Jun 26th, 2007, 21:33	#4
MOB New Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2007 21:33 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rushden	Medusa's all the way! If only they did 20" versions lol;

Aug 13th, 2007, 12:33	#5
ezrah New Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2007 12:50 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: liverpool	The best looking alloys for the S40 are 18" medea these make my S40 T5

Aug 15th, 2007, 12:52	#7
humpy999 New Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2008 19:11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wendover	I had a small collision a while back resulting in one Medusa wheel being replaced - £500 each - the mechanic couldn't believe it. If you want them you may have to pay a fair bit for them...

Oct 13th, 2007, 18:07	#10
miniman Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2008 19:54 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BIRMINGHAM	Thanks but that link only shows older wheel combinations and doesnt show anything above 16'' if i've looked correctly.

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