17" Canisto Alloys on 940 - Page 2

barkster1971 · Mar 29th, 2015, 20:50

I recently put on 17 x 8" wheels on the back of my 940 and they fit fine. Yet to try the front as it's also lowered 40mm.

lee4391 · Mar 30th, 2015, 08:36

Its likely that you'll need to cut a few threads of your original wheel studs as they will protrude out of the spacer.

I know i had to with my 5x114.3 adapters.

lee4391 · Mar 30th, 2015, 08:41

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=212473&page=2

Have a read of that, states a few of the problems i found when fitting custom spacers.

Volvanman · Mar 31st, 2015, 15:29

I didn't have that problem, as the wheels I have fitted have small recesses between each stud hole that accommodate the original studs poking out beyond the face of the spacer. If your new wheels have these recesses you will not need to worry, but if not, some alterations will be needed as mentioned...

jonnyf90 · May 7th, 2015, 17:49

Hi guys
I had the spacers and wheels fitted today (eventually!) along with 2 new tyres on the rear.
Feels so much more responsive and as the picture shows, doesn't look bad either!
Just a niggle, my front pads are nearly gone, and there was noticeable noise under heavy braking with the old wheels. With the new ones it sounds worse. Is this due to the new heavier wheels? Nothing is rubbing and there's plenty of clearance.
Any ideas?

Cheers
Jonny

CTCNetwork · May 8th, 2015, 17:47

Hi,

The correct H&R spacers should be fine. I did 25mm front and 30mm rear as the rear of the 900's is slightly narrower then the fronts.
Worked a treat with Titans.

Des. . .

jonnyf90 · May 8th, 2015, 18:39

I chose to have 25mm all round but in hindsight, 30 at the back would have been better! The fronts are bang on level with the arches whereas the rears are still inwards a tad.
Still looks good though and I'm chuffed!
Having new pads and tracking done tomorrow, hopefully that will solve the niggles

jonnyf90 · May 9th, 2015, 20:48

Pads were replaced today along with discs as the old ones had a horrible lip which was eating into the pads! £200 all in.
Droning noise has gone, and tracking was out by a factor of 6! (-4, should be +2).
Running straight and true and stops like a beast now.

Cheers
Jonny

Mar 29th, 2015, 20:50	#11
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 14:32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	width I recently put on 17 x 8" wheels on the back of my 940 and they fit fine. Yet to try the front as it's also lowered 40mm. __________________ new engine! new car!

Mar 31st, 2015, 15:29	#14
Volvanman Slewmeister... Last Online: May 15th, 2019 15:30 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Market Rasen	I didn't have that problem, as the wheels I have fitted have small recesses between each stud hole that accommodate the original studs poking out beyond the face of the spacer. If your new wheels have these recesses you will not need to worry, but if not, some alterations will be needed as mentioned... __________________ Regards - Jerry 97 940 HPT, 25mm H&R spacers, Tethys alloys - 225/45 rear & 215/45 front, slotted discs all round & EBC Yellowstuff pads, MBC @ 14psi, 19t, blue injectors, 3" turbo back single silencer system... 96 960 3.0 Auto

May 8th, 2015, 17:47	#16
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, The correct H&R spacers should be fine. I did 25mm front and 30mm rear as the rear of the 900's is slightly narrower then the fronts. Worked a treat with Titans. 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."

May 8th, 2015, 18:39	#17
jonnyf90 Grumpy git born too late! Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 01:04 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Between Derby & Nottingham	I chose to have 25mm all round but in hindsight, 30 at the back would have been better! The fronts are bang on level with the arches whereas the rears are still inwards a tad. Still looks good though and I'm chuffed! Having new pads and tracking done tomorrow, hopefully that will solve the niggles __________________ 1997 965 2.5 SE Manual 1996 944 Classic 2.3 LPT - SOLD/BROKEN/SCRAPPED 1997 S90 3.0 - SOLD to doingitsideways 2021 Škoda Octavia Estate L iV PHEV (Company)

May 9th, 2015, 20:48	#18
jonnyf90 Grumpy git born too late! Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 01:04 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Between Derby & Nottingham	Pads were replaced today along with discs as the old ones had a horrible lip which was eating into the pads! £200 all in. Droning noise has gone, and tracking was out by a factor of 6! (-4, should be +2). Running straight and true and stops like a beast now. Cheers Jonny __________________ 1997 965 2.5 SE Manual 1996 944 Classic 2.3 LPT - SOLD/BROKEN/SCRAPPED 1997 S90 3.0 - SOLD to doingitsideways 2021 Škoda Octavia Estate L iV PHEV (Company)

Mar 30th, 2015, 08:36	#12
lee4391 Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2023 15:32 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Reading	Its likely that you'll need to cut a few threads of your original wheel studs as they will protrude out of the spacer. I know i had to with my 5x114.3 adapters.

Mar 30th, 2015, 08:41	#13
lee4391 Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2023 15:32 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Reading	http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=212473&page=2 Have a read of that, states a few of the problems i found when fitting custom spacers.

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