16" Alloys

johnpenward · Aug 29th, 2008, 19:34

Set of 4 X 16" Alloys with good tyres. Fit S60/V70. Originally purchased on this forum to trial differences of ride compared with 17" wheels. No longer needed.

£180

John

Bransgore, Dorset

01425 673637

Nightmare1971 · Aug 29th, 2008, 19:46

How about a couple of pics??

Andy..

johnpenward · Aug 30th, 2008, 12:44

Attached are some pics. I didn't have time to add them yesterday as camera battery went flat and needed recharging!

NI_Volvo_Nut · Aug 30th, 2008, 16:10

What condition are the tyres in, tread depth??

johnpenward · Aug 31st, 2008, 09:53

The tyres are Pirelli 205/55/16. See following measurements for tyre depth on each wheel. Measured in centre and third of way across either side of centre.

Wheel 1 Centre 5mm
Thirds 5mm

Wheel 2 Centre 4.5mm
Thirds 3.5mm

Wheel 3 Centre 5mm
Thirds 5mm

Wheel 4 Centre 4.5mm
Outer Third 4mm
Inner Third 3mm

Wheel 4 however is is worn down to 1mm at the wheel inner tyre edge. This tapers from 3mm to 1mm over the last 2cm of the tread. The previous owner obviously had a tracking problem. I used the wheels for about 1500 miles and then swopped back to my 17".

John

NI_Volvo_Nut · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:21

Would you post them over for £180???

johnpenward · Sep 1st, 2008, 15:26

Not really. I collected them myself when I bought them, 180 mile round trip, so unsure of normal postage costs. Have investigated UK prices then looked for delivery to Ireland. Lowest price I can find is nearly £70 against £30 in UK. This is just an update still looking for the most practical packaging solution rate. 4 individual packs of 1 wheel costs more than 2 packs of 2 wheels makes a quite a difference as well. I have currently guessed their weight as well. Watch this space!

John

NI_Volvo_Nut · Sep 1st, 2008, 16:47

If they are put on a pallet most company will deliver for around£40

srh45 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 21:04

Did you notice any improvement in the ride compared to 17" wheels? I only ask as I had the same thought.

Madleee · Sep 4th, 2008, 17:08

AAArgh! ugly ugly ugly balance weights on outside of alloys!
A plague of boils on whoever fitted those.

Aug 29th, 2008, 19:34	#1
johnpenward johnpenward Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2013 15:03 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bransgore	16" Alloys Set of 4 X 16" Alloys with good tyres. Fit S60/V70. Originally purchased on this forum to trial differences of ride compared with 17" wheels. No longer needed. £180 John Bransgore, Dorset 01425 673637

Aug 29th, 2008, 19:46	#2
Nightmare1971 T5, All killer, No filler Last Online: Jul 26th, 2015 19:39 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Solihull View Photos By: Nightmare1971	How about a couple of pics?? Andy.. __________________ Never forgets the smiley. VOLVO 1998 V70 T5 AUTO FWD 145,000 MILES

Aug 30th, 2008, 12:44	#3
johnpenward johnpenward Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2013 15:03 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bransgore	Attached are some pics. I didn't have time to add them yesterday as camera battery went flat and needed recharging! Last edited by johnpenward; Jun 2nd, 2009 at 08:57.

Sep 4th, 2008, 17:08	#10
Madleee '95 850 T5 GLE 7 Seater Last Online: Feb 28th, 2009 13:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barry View Photos By: Madleee	rim balance weights! AAArgh! ugly ugly ugly balance weights on outside of alloys! A plague of boils on whoever fitted those. __________________ I like my cars just like my women, Fast and exciting!

Aug 30th, 2008, 16:10	#4
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	What condition are the tyres in, tread depth??

Aug 31st, 2008, 09:53	#5
johnpenward johnpenward Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2013 15:03 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bransgore	The tyres are Pirelli 205/55/16. See following measurements for tyre depth on each wheel. Measured in centre and third of way across either side of centre. Wheel 1 Centre 5mm Thirds 5mm Wheel 2 Centre 4.5mm Thirds 3.5mm Wheel 3 Centre 5mm Thirds 5mm Wheel 4 Centre 4.5mm Outer Third 4mm Inner Third 3mm Wheel 4 however is is worn down to 1mm at the wheel inner tyre edge. This tapers from 3mm to 1mm over the last 2cm of the tread. The previous owner obviously had a tracking problem. I used the wheels for about 1500 miles and then swopped back to my 17". John

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:21	#6
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Would you post them over for £180???

Sep 1st, 2008, 15:26	#7
johnpenward johnpenward Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2013 15:03 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bransgore	Not really. I collected them myself when I bought them, 180 mile round trip, so unsure of normal postage costs. Have investigated UK prices then looked for delivery to Ireland. Lowest price I can find is nearly £70 against £30 in UK. This is just an update still looking for the most practical packaging solution rate. 4 individual packs of 1 wheel costs more than 2 packs of 2 wheels makes a quite a difference as well. I have currently guessed their weight as well. Watch this space! John

Sep 1st, 2008, 16:47	#8
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	If they are put on a pallet most company will deliver for around£40

Sep 3rd, 2008, 21:04	#9
srh45 2003 S60 D5 SE Geartronic Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 12:51 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cardiff	Did you notice any improvement in the ride compared to 17" wheels? I only ask as I had the same thought.

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