Virgo alloy wheels

[jacksonb123]

I really fancy the idea of putting some decent alloys on my 240 and spotted a set of what I think are called "Virgo" wheels on a site called http://www.volvospares-uk.com/. I've also spotted a 240 GLT just down the road here in Coventry with what looks like the same wheels on it.

In the last week since
collecting my "new" 240 I seem to be noticing other 240's with alarming regularity and I'm sure the occupants of a red 240 were eyeing up mine as they drove out of a car park earlier today.

The guy has quoted me 30 quid a wheel which sounds like a good deal looking at the price of new alloy wheels in Halfords and the like. Has anyone on the forum dealt with volvospares-uk.com ?

I'm tempted to go for it come payday as I read in an earlier forum post that decent alloys/tyres can help handling somewhat but would be interested to hear what anyone else has to say.

Regards

Ben

[tuning_redblock]

I've a set of the 5 spoke virgos on my 240 estate, they instantly changed the ride of the car and look, I take it you have a GL or DL? If so the anti roll bars from a GLT estate of the same year will drasticall alter things, you should be able to pick up a pair for about £20 from the local scrappy, once you have them replace the rubber bushes on the front one for poly bushes (about £20-30) and you will be astonished at the change in handling.

I've done this and it is well worth the effort, about an hour and halfs labour.

Andi K

[jacksonb123]

Thanks for the info Andy, I'll pop for the wheels come payday and keep my eyes peeled for the other bits.

The car I've got is a 1991 240 SE which I've now had for about two weeks and am really enjoying getting to know it

Regards

Ben

[Erling]

The 15" Virgo wheels are in my opinion the nicest looking wheels for the 240s. Very "correct" for the period. A Swedish newspaper wrote at the time they were introduced though, that "Volvo has now invented the square wheel!" I have two sets for my sedan, one for summer and and one for winter tyres. I have had both sets media blasted and powder coated, and they came out very nice.

One word of advice though: They bend easily. When buying used ones, try to make sure they are reasonably straight. (Comparatively, the not-so-nice 14" Corona wheels are much less of a risk to buy second-hand.)

Erling.

[ravennexus]

Originally Posted by Erling

The 15" Virgo wheels are in my opinion the nicest looking wheels for the 240s. Very "correct" for the period.

ya think, in most peoples opinion these look better then virgo's




they might be up forsale soon, i'm hopefully buying some Hydra from a later 940 so i'll be selling these. they've got Not far off new Avon ZV3's on the front and about 6month old Kumho SPT on the back all in 205/55/15 which is a good match for the 15x7 size

[paul4be]

RavenNexus,
Could very well be interested in your wheels if the price was right. PM me and let me know what you'd be looking for and a likely time frame (no rush, currently skint!!!! )