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Old Oct 19th, 2018, 19:32   #1
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got a 56 plate xc90 with leaking alloys, can i put steel rims on instead of the factory fit alloys been told it will affect the AWD system if steels are fitted????
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Old Oct 21st, 2018, 09:53   #2
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I can’t see how suitably sized steel wheels could possibly affect the operation of the 4 wheel drive system.
However, steel wheels for these cars are not common and would be difficult to find.
I would suggest that your best course of action would be either to have your existing wheels refurbished, at a cost of £30 - £50 per wheel, or buy some good second hand ones - these are often being offered for sale in this forum.
The problem with your wheels is not that they are porous, it is that there will be corrosion around the seat where the tyre sits, and that is porous.
Bead blasting and repainting is the permanent cure for this.
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got a 56 plate xc90 with leaking alloys, can i put steel rims on instead of the factory fit alloys been told it will affect the AWD system if steels are fitted????
many thanks cj fletcher
You need to bear in mind that the XC90 has a larger center bore over other alloys even when they look identical.

Atlantis 18" alloys are everywhere buy some of them or have your current ones bead blasted
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Just to add, we see many cars with leaking wheels. Tyre centres usually grind the rust/bubbling down and apply a bead sealer to the inside of the rim that provides a fully air tight seal once the tyre is fitted.
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got a 56 plate xc90 with leaking alloys, can i put steel rims on instead of the factory fit alloys been told it will affect the AWD system if steels are fitted????
many thanks cj fletcher
had the same issue with my wife's old saab. Old tyres, and leaky rims due to corrosion. Had all the wheels refurbed locally - Mint Alloys - (also swapped tyres for Michelin Cross Climates from Black Circles) 3 years ago. Had no problems since, and they still look perfect.
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