S70 T5 17" Wheels

Oct 27th, 2002, 11:58

I'm new to the forum, and am seeking advice on a strange noise I get form one of my 17" BBS Propus alloy wheels. Make a squeck noise while rolling slowly. There is no damage to see, but I was told by a tyre bay that the wheel was buckled.

Seems a nightmare to get someone to sort it.
I might need to buy another alloy, any ideas where to source one please

Ta

Jase

Simon Linton · Oct 27th, 2002, 20:13

Ultra low profile tyres offer little protection to softer alloy wheels - many members have had aftermarket wheels buckle under the heavy load of a fast 850.

OE wheels are specified not to bend - unless you ram a traffic island, of course...

It's a case of getting what you pay for and £300 plus per corner seems to be what you need to pay.

Oct 28th, 2002, 13:34

The BBS Wheels are an OE option from Volvo for the "70" T5 models, and cost £450 each less tyres, You'd think they would withstand a few potholes

Simon Linton · Oct 29th, 2002, 09:39

Yes, you would think that at that price, hmm...

I'd go back to your dealer and confront them with the offending articles to see if you have a duff wheel.

Mention the fact that any outcome will be posted for the Club, and see if that improves their response.

Oct 27th, 2002, 11:58	#1
Jase_baxter77 Guest Location:	S70 T5 17" Wheels I'm new to the forum, and am seeking advice on a strange noise I get form one of my 17" BBS Propus alloy wheels. Make a squeck noise while rolling slowly. There is no damage to see, but I was told by a tyre bay that the wheel was buckled. Seems a nightmare to get someone to sort it. I might need to buy another alloy, any ideas where to source one please Ta Jase

Oct 27th, 2002, 20:13	#2
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: S70 T5 17" Wheels Ultra low profile tyres offer little protection to softer alloy wheels - many members have had aftermarket wheels buckle under the heavy load of a fast 850. OE wheels are specified not to bend - unless you ram a traffic island, of course... It's a case of getting what you pay for and £300 plus per corner seems to be what you need to pay.

Oct 28th, 2002, 13:34	#3
Jase_baxter77 Guest Location:	RE: S70 T5 17" Wheels The BBS Wheels are an OE option from Volvo for the "70" T5 models, and cost £450 each less tyres, You'd think they would withstand a few potholes

Oct 29th, 2002, 09:39	#4
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: S70 T5 17" Wheels Yes, you would think that at that price, hmm... I'd go back to your dealer and confront them with the offending articles to see if you have a duff wheel. Mention the fact that any outcome will be posted for the Club, and see if that improves their response.

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