Is this a good look?

Volvo6 · Feb 21st, 2012, 10:42

Last year I got a set of 16" alloys to take the winter tyres. Found these black Team Dynamics ones that I thought looked OK on the car and have been using them during the winter ever since.

Now the usual wheels are 18" Medusas which were on the car when I bought it second hand. I didn't really think about the wheels at the time but after 60,000 miles of driving the car I've decided that I don't actually really like them due to the ride and their propensity to get curbed. So I'm thinking of getting another set of 17" alloys for summer and possibly just selling the Medusas.

Question is though do I just get a 17" Volvo set or would something like what I've got for the winters look good as well? I kind of like the black alloys but what do other people think...would the car look good with 17" alloys (and obviously a smaller profile as well) like the ones pictured below...or are they a bit naff?

GazT4 · Feb 21st, 2012, 10:51

I'd say stick with Volvo wheels, or you'll take away from the quality look of a V50 like yours!

enzoneo · Feb 21st, 2012, 10:54

Look a LOT naff to me, but but there again 'wot' do I know. One man's meat is another man's poison.

Daim · Feb 21st, 2012, 11:00

I like how it looks on those pictures! Ideal winter setup!

v40bart · Feb 21st, 2012, 12:53

I think your black alloys are wicked and look great on your car!

Ninja59 · Feb 21st, 2012, 13:17

Get some Borbet LV5's but i must admit recently i have wondered how the TD's would look on there!

there are plenty of 17"s though from volvo directly.

dew1911 · Feb 21st, 2012, 17:16

Stick to Volvo OEM Wheels personally, they actually do some very nice sets that stand out.

I really want a set of 18" Iniox for mine

kopite · Feb 21st, 2012, 18:21

I'm trading my 18" Medea wheels for 17's too. The looks will definately suffer tho

kebab10 · Feb 21st, 2012, 19:17

They dont look naff at all. do you like them. Stuff what other people think.

grin factor · Feb 21st, 2012, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by kebab10

They dont look naff at all. do you like them. Stuff what other people think.

Exactly. I like the look of them.

Feb 21st, 2012, 10:42	#1
Volvo6 Master Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 18:10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winchester	Is this a good look? Last year I got a set of 16" alloys to take the winter tyres. Found these black Team Dynamics ones that I thought looked OK on the car and have been using them during the winter ever since. Now the usual wheels are 18" Medusas which were on the car when I bought it second hand. I didn't really think about the wheels at the time but after 60,000 miles of driving the car I've decided that I don't actually really like them due to the ride and their propensity to get curbed. So I'm thinking of getting another set of 17" alloys for summer and possibly just selling the Medusas. Question is though do I just get a 17" Volvo set or would something like what I've got for the winters look good as well? I kind of like the black alloys but what do other people think...would the car look good with 17" alloys (and obviously a smaller profile as well) like the ones pictured below...or are they a bit naff? __________________ 1971 1800E, 2019 XC40 D3

Feb 21st, 2012, 11:00	#4
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 06:58 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	I like how it looks on those pictures! Ideal winter setup! __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Feb 21st, 2012, 12:53	#5
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	I think your black alloys are wicked and look great on your car! __________________ 2008 V50 2.0 D, silver, off-black leather interior, plod spec 320mm brakes and suspension, says 140 ps on the sticker but flies like proverbial off a shovell. NICE...

Feb 21st, 2012, 10:51	#2
GazT4 Diesel Power Last Online: Oct 21st, 2014 16:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fife, Scotland.	I'd say stick with Volvo wheels, or you'll take away from the quality look of a V50 like yours!

Feb 21st, 2012, 10:54	#3
enzoneo VOC 26271 Last Online: Dec 25th, 2014 22:14 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Corsock	Look a LOT naff to me, but but there again 'wot' do I know. One man's meat is another man's poison.

Feb 21st, 2012, 13:17	#6
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Get some Borbet LV5's but i must admit recently i have wondered how the TD's would look on there! there are plenty of 17"s though from volvo directly.

Feb 21st, 2012, 17:16	#7
dew1911 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2012 12:11 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holme	Stick to Volvo OEM Wheels personally, they actually do some very nice sets that stand out. I really want a set of 18" Iniox for mine

Feb 21st, 2012, 18:21	#8
kopite Member Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 17:00 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nr Liverpool	I'm trading my 18" Medea wheels for 17's too. The looks will definately suffer tho

Feb 21st, 2012, 19:17	#9
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	They dont look naff at all. do you like them. Stuff what other people think.

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