18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website!

L7DDO · Sep 8th, 2005, 14:20

Does anyone know where I can get a nice set of 18's for my S70??? Ebay seems to have 18,s for every other make, bar Vulva. Does any other manufacturers wheel fit on the 5 stud S70????

Websites anyone???

Cheers

Paul

S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now!

SIAMBLUE · Sep 8th, 2005, 14:57

Hi In my experience with my T5 i have had Khan which were very nice but kerbed very very easily, BOSS i had which were more solid, Now i have Volvo's BBS Tritons and are one of the best make of wheels in terms of looks and in strength.

L7DDO · Sep 8th, 2005, 15:23

Cheers Gary, but where did you get them from????? I quite fancy Super Leggers, but dunno who stock them! Doin a Google search for Volvo Alloys brings up bugger all :(

S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now!

big h · Sep 9th, 2005, 15:31

Seem to remember that my local stockist for Super Leggers, said that they would not a Volvo.

Check out the wheels on this site http://www.evolvecars.com/, if you can afford the shipping, it may be another option.

Dan F · Sep 9th, 2005, 17:58

Hi.

I have 18" Mille Miglia EV-S's on my C70 and they are great looking and very strong.

Got them from a place called Pro Tyre in Gloucester. Great service and advice I had too.

Try a look here:
http://www.millemiglia.co.uk/wheel_search.php?manuID=31

Cheers,
Dan.

doorman · Sep 11th, 2005, 21:50

>Does anyone know where I can get a nice set of 18's for my
>S70??? Ebay seems to have 18,s for every other make, bar
>Vulva. Does any other manufacturers wheel fit on the 5 stud
>S70????
>
>Websites anyone???
>
>Cheers
>
>Paul
>
>
>
>
>S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now!

Hi Paul
Would you mind if I point out a little spelling mistake of yours, 18"s and Vulva's could be pretty painful :9 LOL

Simon Linton · Sep 11th, 2005, 23:10

As you can see from other posts, the fitting of non-volvo alloys can cause problems, especially with bending of the rims.

These cars are heavy and if driven hard, can bend cheaper alloys that use inferior materials.

That's why the Volvo items are so damn expensive.

Your best bet, especially with your insurers, would be to source second-hand Volvo wheels of your favourite design (say Pegasus) and get them refurbed if they're not mint.

L7DDO · Sep 12th, 2005, 11:01

Another Simon has a nice set of R Alloys on Ebay, just waiting on a price.

Dan, do the 18"s give a harsh ride???? I think the S70 is just about right on 16"s, how hard are the 18"'s?????

Doorman, LOL at your reply and the spelling IS intentional ;)

Paul

S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now!

Dan F · Sep 12th, 2005, 15:12

Hi Paul.

I don't think you could call it harsh under any stretch of the imagination, but some may think it is on the hard side. It has certainly firmed the ride up over the 17s that were standard but I really do prefer the ride quality with the 18s over the 17s. The C70 was sold with 18s at one point so the standard tyre that goes on them still has a decent sized sidewall. Not like a rubber band as you would get going to 18s on an 850 or suchlike.

Cheers,
Dan.

Sep 8th, 2005, 14:20	#1
L7DDO Senior Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2023 19:31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Skelmersdale	18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! Does anyone know where I can get a nice set of 18's for my S70??? Ebay seems to have 18,s for every other make, bar Vulva. Does any other manufacturers wheel fit on the 5 stud S70???? Websites anyone??? Cheers Paul S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now!

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SIAMBLUE Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 03:43 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ilford, Essex. View Photos By: SIAMBLUE	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! Hi In my experience with my T5 i have had Khan which were very nice but kerbed very very easily, BOSS i had which were more solid, Now i have Volvo's BBS Tritons and are one of the best make of wheels in terms of looks and in strength. __________________ V70 P2 facelift T5 2.4 6sp manual SE Silver pearl (2005) 210k stage 2 315bhp V70 P2 facelift D5 6sp manual E4 Sport SE Ocean Race Blue pearl (2005) 97k, standard.

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L7DDO Senior Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2023 19:31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Skelmersdale	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! Cheers Gary, but where did you get them from????? I quite fancy Super Leggers, but dunno who stock them! Doin a Google search for Volvo Alloys brings up bugger all :( S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now!

Sep 9th, 2005, 15:31	#4
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! Seem to remember that my local stockist for Super Leggers, said that they would not a Volvo. Check out the wheels on this site http://www.evolvecars.com/, if you can afford the shipping, it may be another option. __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

Sep 9th, 2005, 17:58	#5
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! Hi. I have 18" Mille Miglia EV-S's on my C70 and they are great looking and very strong. Got them from a place called Pro Tyre in Gloucester. Great service and advice I had too. Try a look here: http://www.millemiglia.co.uk/wheel_search.php?manuID=31 Cheers, Dan.

Sep 11th, 2005, 21:50	#6
doorman Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 11:55 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hayling Island	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! >Does anyone know where I can get a nice set of 18's for my >S70??? Ebay seems to have 18,s for every other make, bar >Vulva. Does any other manufacturers wheel fit on the 5 stud >S70???? > >Websites anyone??? > >Cheers > >Paul > > > > >S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now! Hi Paul Would you mind if I point out a little spelling mistake of yours, 18"s and Vulva's could be pretty painful :9 LOL __________________ V70 'R' AWD

Sep 11th, 2005, 23:10	#7
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! As you can see from other posts, the fitting of non-volvo alloys can cause problems, especially with bending of the rims. These cars are heavy and if driven hard, can bend cheaper alloys that use inferior materials. That's why the Volvo items are so damn expensive. Your best bet, especially with your insurers, would be to source second-hand Volvo wheels of your favourite design (say Pegasus) and get them refurbed if they're not mint.

Sep 12th, 2005, 11:01	#8
L7DDO Senior Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2023 19:31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Skelmersdale	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! Another Simon has a nice set of R Alloys on Ebay, just waiting on a price. Dan, do the 18"s give a harsh ride???? I think the S70 is just about right on 16"s, how hard are the 18"'s????? Doorman, LOL at your reply and the spelling IS intentional ;) Paul S70 T5 SE.....Bog Standard......for now!

Sep 12th, 2005, 15:12	#9
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: 18" Alloys for S70. Need a good website! Hi Paul. I don't think you could call it harsh under any stretch of the imagination, but some may think it is on the hard side. It has certainly firmed the ride up over the 17s that were standard but I really do prefer the ride quality with the 18s over the 17s. The C70 was sold with 18s at one point so the standard tyre that goes on them still has a decent sized sidewall. Not like a rubber band as you would get going to 18s on an 850 or suchlike. Cheers, Dan.

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