17" Polaris alloys availble for 200/700/900 on the Continent

Velorum · Nov 12th, 2007, 19:50

Evening all

Willem (aka Wart) PM'd me this evening to discuss a few things and mentioned the following. It may be of interest to some:

"One is that I noticed there is an interest among 200/700 and also 900 drivers for the Polaris alloy wheel. The only 17 inch wheel Volvo developed for the Rear wheel driven generation as far as I know.

They were rare and in some countries they still are. I saw that these rims (new and from Volvo) are now again for sale in Germany and in Holland for reasonable prices."

john h · Nov 12th, 2007, 20:14

Yep, just an ebay click away...

A pricey one though, so avoid the bay unless fairly sober!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-Polar...QQcmdZViewItem

John

davebslater(uk) · Nov 12th, 2007, 20:24

not bad , eikers are available in norway for a bit cheaper than that .

CTCNetwork · Nov 12th, 2007, 20:32

Hi,

I have this feeling that you can get these through Nordic from europe and for much less than dealer prices..
Can someone confirm this??

Des. . .

Jim760 · Nov 12th, 2007, 20:48

Do Want!!!!!!!

wart · Nov 12th, 2007, 21:09

Hello,

Ian (thanks) helped me to make an item on these Polaris wheels. I really think that a price somewhere between 650 and 750 Euro's for a set of four of these wheels is almost a bargain.
Not so long ago they were hard to find and you were lucky paying these amounts for an abused set.
Best,
Wart

JIM C · Nov 12th, 2007, 21:12

Would look great on any 200, 700 ot 900 series.Would really set a car off. Very tastefull.

James_N · Nov 12th, 2007, 22:22

Good 2/7 series cars go for between £400-£500 typically. I cant see the sense in adding alloy wheels that are worth 1.5x or 2x the cost of the car, especially given that it puts the insurance up a bit too.

TeamFubar · Nov 13th, 2007, 17:57

I really want some of those for my limo, but as stated above the car wouldnt be worth as much as the wheels.

wart · Nov 13th, 2007, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_N

Good 2/7 series cars go for between £400-£500 typically. I cant see the sense in adding alloy wheels that are worth 1.5x or 2x the cost of the car, especially given that it puts the insurance up a bit too.

Yes, why put in a cd-player, change the instrument light cluster into blue, look out for some later 940 clear back lights (because ''This will improve the look of the back a lot''), install a genuine cruise control kit and install front driving lights???????
(free after: http://www.jnolan.co.uk/volvo.htm)

Nov 12th, 2007, 19:50	#1
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	17" Polaris alloys availble for 200/700/900 on the Continent Evening all Willem (aka Wart) PM'd me this evening to discuss a few things and mentioned the following. It may be of interest to some: "One is that I noticed there is an interest among 200/700 and also 900 drivers for the Polaris alloy wheel. The only 17 inch wheel Volvo developed for the Rear wheel driven generation as far as I know. They were rare and in some countries they still are. I saw that these rims (new and from Volvo) are now again for sale in Germany and in Holland for reasonable prices."

Nov 12th, 2007, 20:24	#3
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	not bad , eikers are available in norway for a bit cheaper than that . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Nov 12th, 2007, 20:32	#4
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, I have this feeling that you can get these through Nordic from europe and for much less than dealer prices.. Can someone confirm this?? Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Nov 12th, 2007, 20:48	#5
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Nov 12th, 2007, 21:09	#6
wart wart Last Online: Jan 29th, 2020 09:08 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: deventer	Polaris Hello, Ian (thanks) helped me to make an item on these Polaris wheels. I really think that a price somewhere between 650 and 750 Euro's for a set of four of these wheels is almost a bargain. Not so long ago they were hard to find and you were lucky paying these amounts for an abused set. Best, Wart

Nov 12th, 2007, 21:12	#7
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Would look great on any 200, 700 ot 900 series.Would really set a car off. Very tastefull. __________________

Nov 12th, 2007, 22:22	#8
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Good 2/7 series cars go for between £400-£500 typically. I cant see the sense in adding alloy wheels that are worth 1.5x or 2x the cost of the car, especially given that it puts the insurance up a bit too. __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Nov 13th, 2007, 17:57	#9
TeamFubar Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2009 19:34 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Evesham	I really want some of those for my limo, but as stated above the car wouldnt be worth as much as the wheels.

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