Cross fitting Volvo Alloys

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Lynyrd Skinhead, Dec 20, 2003.

  1. Hi,

    I'm looking for a set of Volvo alloys for my 940, which other Volvo model
    wheels will fit my motor?

    I'm looking at a set of V70 alloys at the moment......
     
    Lynyrd Skinhead, Dec 20, 2003
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    James Sweet Guest

    You'll need wheels from a RWD Volvo for your 940, the FWD offset is
    significantly different. You also likely need at least 15" wheels, I've
    heard rumors the older ones though, such as the 240 Virgos won't fit on
    700/900 cars that have ABS.
     
    James Sweet, Dec 20, 2003
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    brackenburn Guest

    Hi James,

    I don't know how this started, 14" wheels being incompatible with ABS. Our
    '93 240 Classic wagon came from the factory with 14" mags AND ABS.

    Andy I.
     
    brackenburn, Dec 20, 2003
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    Dave Shannon Guest

    The original poster was asking about a 900 series, they use a larger disc
    than the 200 series some 15" alloys won't fit.
    Dave Shannon
    daveshan_at_spamsoneonelse_cox.net (Spring Valley CA)
    1988 240 DL 19X,XXX
    1984 245 DL 20X,XXX
    1984 245T 19X,XXX
    '01 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 14K
    http://www.homestead.com/volvo2/
     
    Dave Shannon, Dec 20, 2003
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    William Liao Guest

    You can fit a set of FWD alloys on your RWD Volvo if you buy a spacer kit to
    make up for the different offset.
    _________________
    Will
    '90 Volvo 744 GLT
    B230F converted to B230FB (531 Head & VX3 Cam)
     
    William Liao, Dec 21, 2003
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    James Sweet Guest

    This is a 900 series. The 700/900 series ABS cars used a larger brake disc
    in front, I've tried 14" wheels (snows) on my 740 and they don't fit in
    front.
     
    James Sweet, Dec 21, 2003
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    James Sweet Guest

    Yes you can use spacers, but this both hard on wheel bearings and not
    particularly safe. I'm sure it's possible to do it, but I wouldn't trust the
    majority of the products out there designed to do so.
     
    James Sweet, Dec 21, 2003
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    John Horner Guest


    I think you need to be looking at late model 740/760, any 940 or 960 alloy
    wheels. V70/850 wheels will have the wrong offset.

    John
     
    John Horner, Dec 21, 2003
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    athol Guest

    Actually, wheel spacers that place the centre of the wheel back in the
    same place relative to the hub as the standard wheels won't increase
    the load on the wheel bearings. They will, however, increase the
    stress on wheel studs and the flange of the hub. If you were to use
    adapters that bolt onto the hub as per a wheel, and have another set
    of studs sticking out of them to which the wheel bolts, then as long
    as those adapters were made right, there wouldn't be a problem.
     
    athol, Dec 21, 2003
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  10. Cheers to all,

    I've found a set of 960 16" rims down in Southampton, as long as the price
    is right..........
     
    Lynyrd Skinhead, Dec 21, 2003
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    Peter Milnes Guest

    Any 15" 700 or 940 wheels will do as will early 960 wheels The offset was
    changed about 1995 on 960s so late models and S/V90 wheels will not do.

    Cheers, Peter.

    :
    : : > Hi,
    : >
    : > I'm looking for a set of Volvo alloys for my 940, which other Volvo model
    : > wheels will fit my motor?
    : >
    : > I'm looking at a set of V70 alloys at the moment......
    :
    :
    : I think you need to be looking at late model 740/760, any 940 or 960 alloy
    : wheels. V70/850 wheels will have the wrong offset.
    :
    : John
    :
    :
    :
     
    Peter Milnes, Dec 22, 2003
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    Peter Milnes Guest

    You will need any 15" wheels from 700/940 or earlier versions of 960. About 1995
    the wheels were changed with the front suspension so later wheels and S/V909
    wheels will not do. Whereabouts are you based? I might be able to help.

    Cheers, Peter.

    :
    : : > Hi,
    : >
    : > I'm looking for a set of Volvo alloys for my 940, which other Volvo model
    : > wheels will fit my motor?
    : >
    : > I'm looking at a set of V70 alloys at the moment......
    :
    :
    : I think you need to be looking at late model 740/760, any 940 or 960 alloy
    : wheels. V70/850 wheels will have the wrong offset.
    :
    : John
    :
    :
    :
     
    Peter Milnes, Dec 22, 2003
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  13. I think there is a problem trying to fit FWD wheels to a RWD Volvo, but I am
    not sure of the details. Check www.brickboard.com
     
    Jeff Lesperance, Dec 22, 2003
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    TWC Guest

    what's the price ?

    Lynyrd Skinhead ¼g¤J¡G
     
    TWC, Dec 23, 2003
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    Remi la Blu Guest

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    Remi la Blu, Jan 6, 2004
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