S40 (New) Wheels/Tyres : - all buckled ! needs some suggestions

twaiter · Oct 28th, 2013, 16:38

Hi guys just after some opinions really..

my r design has the 18" alloys fitted which i need to keep getting balanced but ive realised they are all pretty much buckled as you can see some up and down movement on the balancer.

ive questioned getting them refurbished but that works out around £400, when i suggested getting new wheels he mentioned alloys around that price wont be upto much and will most likely buckle easier as they are a lighter alloy and that volvos are heavy so better to use genuine alloys then..

so can anyone around glasgow area suggest a refurb place that will take out dents and buckles but also give a full refurb and warranty for less?

does anyone feel that that refurb cost is on the high side? and new alloys would be better?

or is their somewhere i can get high quality alloys for not alot more?

your opinions are appreciated!

thanks

tigger123 · Oct 28th, 2013, 16:46

hi, try www.pxwheels.com i had 1 17" spartacus alloy wheel buckled that was picked up on the mot and they exchanged my buckled 1 with a refurbed 1 for £70 including fitting in blackpool, or they will post and you have to post yours back. the trouble is it all depends if they have your alloys on stock, worth a try though

twaiter · Oct 28th, 2013, 16:58

i was just looking on their actually, i think mine are nebula or something but look different to any on that page..
thanks for the info though!

twaiter · Oct 28th, 2013, 19:22

any one else?

iainmd · Oct 29th, 2013, 09:29

Many many years back I used a place called Advanced Powder Coatings in the Gorbals arches for my Audi 80 wheels. They were cheap and did a great job at £40 per corner. No idea if they still exist but contact details are/were:

37 Cleland Lane
Glasgow G5 9DB
0141 429 0027

I also have mates that have used Covanjill Powder Coaters nearish to Hamilton:
cpc@covanhill.com or 01555811219
www.covanhill-powder-coaters.com

They've been very pleased with the results.

That said, if it were me in that position I'd buy a second hand unbuckled set of alloys and ditch the originals. I really don't like having buckles repaired as once the metal is buckled reheated and repaired or filled it never has the same structural rigidity. Repairers beg to differ but physics are physics and 4 buckled wheels would make me opt for replacement.

To put it in perspective I bought a set of immaculate second hand 17" 5-spoke Volvo Serapis for £300. I also recently bought a second hand Spartacus for my wife's V50 for about £70 so you could sort a good condition replacement set for the same and not have any concern over repaired buckles. Going for 17" rather than 18" will give your rims more protection as there is more tyre sidewall.

But, at the end of the day it's up to you which path you take. Hope the above is helpful.

BTW: The Nebula was an S60 wheel not for our cars as the hub diameter is larger. I suspect you may have Medusa's.

twaiter · Oct 29th, 2013, 21:28

thanks for the input their, very helpful!

my concern is if i buy a new set of alloys, how do i know they will be strong? is their a certain type i should be looking for?
im worried about the weight of the car on different alloys..

You may well be right about the alloys!

any further comments are much appreciated.

marinovVC30 · Oct 30th, 2013, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by twaiter

thanks for the input their, very helpful!

my concern is if i buy a new set of alloys, how do i know they will be strong? is their a certain type i should be looking for?
im worried about the weight of the car on different alloys..

You may well be right about the alloys!

any further comments are much appreciated.

If you buy second-hand Volvo alloys, they will definitely support a C30 (it's the lightest of them all). Check on the Volvo accessories web-page if they offer the same alloys for your car to be 100% sure.

If you buy after-market alloys, check the manufacturer spec. They will give you maximum weight or confirm if the wheels are appropriate for a particular car spec.

Martin

iainmd · Oct 30th, 2013, 13:20

Indeed. Any Volvo OEM wheels designed for the S40/V50/C30 will always be a safe option.

twaiter · Nov 1st, 2013, 00:09

most places that sell wheels even if its the section for the car it doesnt state max weight etc..

Oct 28th, 2013, 16:38	#1
twaiter Junior Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2014 12:26 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	all buckled ! needs some suggestions Hi guys just after some opinions really.. my r design has the 18" alloys fitted which i need to keep getting balanced but ive realised they are all pretty much buckled as you can see some up and down movement on the balancer. ive questioned getting them refurbished but that works out around £400, when i suggested getting new wheels he mentioned alloys around that price wont be upto much and will most likely buckle easier as they are a lighter alloy and that volvos are heavy so better to use genuine alloys then.. so can anyone around glasgow area suggest a refurb place that will take out dents and buckles but also give a full refurb and warranty for less? does anyone feel that that refurb cost is on the high side? and new alloys would be better? or is their somewhere i can get high quality alloys for not alot more? your opinions are appreciated! thanks

Oct 28th, 2013, 16:46	#2
tigger123 New Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2014 17:32 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: dyserth	alloys hi, try www.pxwheels.com i had 1 17" spartacus alloy wheel buckled that was picked up on the mot and they exchanged my buckled 1 with a refurbed 1 for £70 including fitting in blackpool, or they will post and you have to post yours back. the trouble is it all depends if they have your alloys on stock, worth a try though

Oct 29th, 2013, 09:29	#5
iainmd Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 13:40 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Many many years back I used a place called Advanced Powder Coatings in the Gorbals arches for my Audi 80 wheels. They were cheap and did a great job at £40 per corner. No idea if they still exist but contact details are/were: 37 Cleland Lane Glasgow G5 9DB 0141 429 0027 I also have mates that have used Covanjill Powder Coaters nearish to Hamilton: cpc@covanhill.com or 01555811219 www.covanhill-powder-coaters.com They've been very pleased with the results. That said, if it were me in that position I'd buy a second hand unbuckled set of alloys and ditch the originals. I really don't like having buckles repaired as once the metal is buckled reheated and repaired or filled it never has the same structural rigidity. Repairers beg to differ but physics are physics and 4 buckled wheels would make me opt for replacement. To put it in perspective I bought a set of immaculate second hand 17" 5-spoke Volvo Serapis for £300. I also recently bought a second hand Spartacus for my wife's V50 for about £70 so you could sort a good condition replacement set for the same and not have any concern over repaired buckles. Going for 17" rather than 18" will give your rims more protection as there is more tyre sidewall. But, at the end of the day it's up to you which path you take. Hope the above is helpful. BTW: The Nebula was an S60 wheel not for our cars as the hub diameter is larger. I suspect you may have Medusa's. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Oct 30th, 2013, 13:20	#8
iainmd Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 13:40 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Indeed. Any Volvo OEM wheels designed for the S40/V50/C30 will always be a safe option. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Oct 28th, 2013, 16:58	#3
twaiter Junior Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2014 12:26 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	i was just looking on their actually, i think mine are nebula or something but look different to any on that page.. thanks for the info though!

Oct 28th, 2013, 19:22	#4
twaiter Junior Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2014 12:26 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	any one else?

Oct 29th, 2013, 21:28	#6
twaiter Junior Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2014 12:26 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	thanks for the input their, very helpful! my concern is if i buy a new set of alloys, how do i know they will be strong? is their a certain type i should be looking for? im worried about the weight of the car on different alloys.. You may well be right about the alloys! any further comments are much appreciated.

Nov 1st, 2013, 00:09	#9
twaiter Junior Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2014 12:26 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	most places that sell wheels even if its the section for the car it doesnt state max weight etc..

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