Today I bought me a set of......

VivaLaVolvo · Jan 10th, 2015, 18:30

........18" Nebulas!

Haven't collected them yet and no idea what condition they're in as although they look reasonable from the pictures, the photos weren't the best so difficult to be sure but as long as they're not smashed to pieces then I'll be a happy happy man.

Ideally would've liked 17" ones but happy to give 18's a try. They'll no doubt make the ride harder but I bet they'll look ace, especially after a refurb!

cheshired5 · Jan 10th, 2015, 19:53

Put some pics up after the refurb and who did it.

What 17's are you replacing?

VivaLaVolvo · Jan 10th, 2015, 20:17

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Originally Posted by cheshired5

Put some pics up after the refurb and who did it.

What 17's are you replacing?

Will do although it'll be a good while away before I get them done - in the process of doubling the size of my house at the moment so funds are otherwise tied up. However, when I spotted them for sale, at the price they were up for, I figured they come up so infrequently that I just had to buy them.

They'll be replacing a set of the standard Orestes wheels which I'll be getting refurbished once the Nebs are done. I'll probably then get some winter tyres for them.

I'd toyed with the idea of selling the Orestes but think it's more sensible to keep hold.

VivaLaVolvo · Jan 10th, 2015, 21:39

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Originally Posted by cheshired5

Put some pics up after the refurb and who did it.

What 17's are you replacing?

I've been looking at several places for alloy refurb including Lepsons but will probably end up getting them done at F1 alloys in Mickle Trafford, near Chester.

Split rims ain't cheap to refurb though!

jakechester · Jan 10th, 2015, 23:33

Got some 18in nebulas on my v70 and they will be getting change as soon as possible ,ride is quite harsh with them and as for rubbing and turning circle don't get me started on that :O

VivaLaVolvo · Jan 14th, 2015, 21:08

So, collected my new wheels yesterday.

I'm over the moon with them. OK, so I suppose they could be bent or buckled but on the face of it they look quite decent.

They've all got a bit of kerb rash and they're all showing a bit of bubbling in places but they're nothing you wouldn't expect from a pair of second hand wheels that are at least 7 years old.

As for the tyres - I'd normally scrap any second hand tyres but they seem OK. Two continental sport contact 3 tyres with about 7mm of tread. The other two tyres are relatively new "landsail" tyres. I don't really do budget tyres - I. Sceptical as to how they can knock them out at a fraction of the cost of premium tyres so I'll probably ditch these two ditch finders and buy two new decent tyres instead.

Apoplectic · Jan 14th, 2015, 22:51

Nice find! Can't wait to see what they look like once you pop them on your ride.

Jan 10th, 2015, 18:30	#1
VivaLaVolvo Senior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2020 08:18 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cheshire	Today I bought me a set of...... ........18" Nebulas! Haven't collected them yet and no idea what condition they're in as although they look reasonable from the pictures, the photos weren't the best so difficult to be sure but as long as they're not smashed to pieces then I'll be a happy happy man. Ideally would've liked 17" ones but happy to give 18's a try. They'll no doubt make the ride harder but I bet they'll look ace, especially after a refurb!

Jan 10th, 2015, 19:53	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Put some pics up after the refurb and who did it. What 17's are you replacing? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jan 10th, 2015, 23:33	#5
jakechester Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2018 10:06 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: chester	Got some 18in nebulas on my v70 and they will be getting change as soon as possible ,ride is quite harsh with them and as for rubbing and turning circle don't get me started on that :O Last edited by jakechester; Jan 10th, 2015 at 23:42.

Jan 14th, 2015, 21:08	#6
VivaLaVolvo Senior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2020 08:18 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cheshire	So, collected my new wheels yesterday. I'm over the moon with them. OK, so I suppose they could be bent or buckled but on the face of it they look quite decent. They've all got a bit of kerb rash and they're all showing a bit of bubbling in places but they're nothing you wouldn't expect from a pair of second hand wheels that are at least 7 years old. As for the tyres - I'd normally scrap any second hand tyres but they seem OK. Two continental sport contact 3 tyres with about 7mm of tread. The other two tyres are relatively new "landsail" tyres. I don't really do budget tyres - I. Sceptical as to how they can knock them out at a fraction of the cost of premium tyres so I'll probably ditch these two ditch finders and buy two new decent tyres instead.

Jan 14th, 2015, 22:51	#7
Apoplectic Large Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2015 23:43 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando, FL	Nice find! Can't wait to see what they look like once you pop them on your ride.

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