Wanted: wheels for 940

RollingThunder · Nov 25th, 2022, 16:43

Hi all, I'm after a set of Galaxy wheels for my 940.

Will also consider a set of Polaris, although I appreciate I'll need spacers to make those fit.

They'll need to be shipped to Doncaster unless you're near by, in which case I can collect.

Thanks as always

Simmy · Nov 25th, 2022, 20:38

try adam at readview volvo in accrington he has lots ov volvo parts/wheels ect

RollingThunder · Nov 26th, 2022, 08:55

Thanks Simmy, appreciate the tip

Just found out that Borbet 'E' wheels are almost identical, so another option there... just got to find some

360beast · Nov 26th, 2022, 18:17

Aren't borbet e wheels those horrible chunky wheels everyone fitted to their MX5's years ago? They're 15" too I think, nowhere near as much dish as Galaxies either. I personally don't see the big appeal of Galaxies especially the price people pay for them! Aurigas are a much nicer wheel IMO, if you're planning on spending big money on wheels then I'd look around for aftermarket wheels, good luck with your search as wheel choice is a difficult decision to make!

RollingThunder · Nov 26th, 2022, 18:45

These are Borbet E

These are another similar wheel - Eicher E1

The Eicher are still available new, so thats another option...

griston64 · Nov 26th, 2022, 18:59

The Eicher are Polaris replicas I believe. You should't need spacers for genuine Polaris though. Finding a set will be the problem

360beast · Nov 26th, 2022, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

These are Borbet E

These are another similar wheel - Eicher E1

The Eicher are still available new, so thats another option...

Yeah they're the wheels I was thinking of, Borbet C I think we're the other favourite for the mx5 crew.

I'd go for the Eicher if I had the money.

baggy798 · Nov 27th, 2022, 04:55

I've been waiting 3 years for Eiker E1s to get back in stock!

That's a pic of the 18" versions, here's the 17" ones. Very heavy wheels apparently and bend if you run over a banana! Probably because people run rubber band tyres. They do look cool though, and being wider fill out the arches better than Polaris. Just need to make some volvo centre caps.

RollingThunder · Nov 27th, 2022, 08:42

17s are the biggest wheel I'll fit to anything, as I like my ride comfort too much. Obviously the 850R has 17s, but the all season tyres are quite soft, so it still rides really well.

Its one worry I have about fitting the Polaris/Eiker to the 940 - its a sumptuous ride on 15s

I'm sure it'll ride better on Galaxies than Polaris as they're 16s... but finding those will be equally difficult.

This is the picture that got me interested in Polaris -

The Galaxies are still very appealing, and I'd still buy a set if I found them for sale

But I think the Polaris clinch the win for me. I've emailed Eiker, but apparently they don't often reply to emails in English

griston64 · Nov 27th, 2022, 09:14

Galaxies are deffo the best

I'm not remotely biased

Nov 25th, 2022, 16:43	#1
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Wanted: wheels for 940 Hi all, I'm after a set of Galaxy wheels for my 940. Will also consider a set of Polaris, although I appreciate I'll need spacers to make those fit. They'll need to be shipped to Doncaster unless you're near by, in which case I can collect. Thanks as always __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Nov 26th, 2022, 08:55	#3
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Thanks Simmy, appreciate the tip Just found out that Borbet 'E' wheels are almost identical, so another option there... just got to find some __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Nov 26th, 2022, 18:45	#5
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	These are Borbet E These are another similar wheel - Eicher E1 The Eicher are still available new, so thats another option... __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Nov 26th, 2022, 18:59	#6
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:24 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	The Eicher are Polaris replicas I believe. You should't need spacers for genuine Polaris though. Finding a set will be the problem __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Nov 27th, 2022, 04:55	#8
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Yesterday 14:50 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	I've been waiting 3 years for Eiker E1s to get back in stock! That's a pic of the 18" versions, here's the 17" ones. Very heavy wheels apparently and bend if you run over a banana! Probably because people run rubber band tyres. They do look cool though, and being wider fill out the arches better than Polaris. Just need to make some volvo centre caps. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

Nov 25th, 2022, 20:38	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	try adam at readview volvo in accrington he has lots ov volvo parts/wheels ect

Nov 26th, 2022, 18:17	#4
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 08:32 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Aren't borbet e wheels those horrible chunky wheels everyone fitted to their MX5's years ago? They're 15" too I think, nowhere near as much dish as Galaxies either. I personally don't see the big appeal of Galaxies especially the price people pay for them! Aurigas are a much nicer wheel IMO, if you're planning on spending big money on wheels then I'd look around for aftermarket wheels, good luck with your search as wheel choice is a difficult decision to make!

Nov 27th, 2022, 08:42	#9
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	17s are the biggest wheel I'll fit to anything, as I like my ride comfort too much. Obviously the 850R has 17s, but the all season tyres are quite soft, so it still rides really well. Its one worry I have about fitting the Polaris/Eiker to the 940 - its a sumptuous ride on 15s I'm sure it'll ride better on Galaxies than Polaris as they're 16s... but finding those will be equally difficult. This is the picture that got me interested in Polaris - The Galaxies are still very appealing, and I'd still buy a set if I found them for sale But I think the Polaris clinch the win for me. I've emailed Eiker, but apparently they don't often reply to emails in English __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071 Last edited by RollingThunder; Nov 27th, 2022 at 08:45.

Nov 27th, 2022, 09:14	#10
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:24 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Galaxies are deffo the best I'm not remotely biased __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

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