Wheels/Tyres: 140: - SOMEONE! Please grab these, they are rare! GT wheels!

Dylan144GT · Aug 3rd, 2009, 13:59

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-P1800-WH...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-P1800-AL...d=p3911.c0.m14

Seem to be quite a steal if you are into the authentic accessories! They are both the same seller! Wish I was in the UK right now!

Dylan

ClassicVolvoShop · Aug 3rd, 2009, 14:26

Those wheels are the most dangerous wheels to go for.

They consist of an iron metal rim/ring and an alloy hub RIVETED together - if one know's a little about bi-metal corrosion - one would know that alloy and iron against each other is a vey eroding mix.
The iron rim is chromed and the chrome job is POOR - so ALWAYS rusty looking. And you are in the dark, if you don't get the correct wheel nuts - these wheels do NOT use standard ones..

These wheels are known for coming apart - Yes, an original accessorie from the past - but one that's very unrestoreable and you take a chance each time driving with them..

I strongly recomend NOT to buy those kind of wheels...

Sorry Dylan, but I think it's important to mention.

At least - they aren't that rare - No one in Scandinavia want's them - so tons of them here..

Dylan144GT · Aug 3rd, 2009, 16:02

Thats very interesting ClassicVolvoShop. I didn't know that was an issue with them. I was aware that they were riveted together and aware of the corrosive properties of the mix but didn't put two and two together! I actually have a set of these and I must replace those rivets before I put them on the car and replace them every 2 years or so because I really like them!

Dylan

ahal · Aug 3rd, 2009, 16:24

Nice wheels alright, pity about the safety issues. They're sort of reminiscent of the Austin 1100 GT / Triumph Stag wheels with the black inners and brushed alloy piping: always loved that look.

JFB · Aug 3rd, 2009, 17:45

I have one's of those since 1972 in my car and never and any problem, and some times the road are not plane

But never work with rust

scottishvolvo · Aug 3rd, 2009, 19:32

He's got some interesting other stuff for sale as well

john h · Aug 3rd, 2009, 19:50

I think they could be restored prfoessionally, if you wanted to. Other cars (e.g. Scimitar SE5a and MGB V8) have alloy-centre wheels with a steel rim and I'm sure there are companies who can restore them.

John

Aug 3rd, 2009, 13:59	#1
Dylan144GT Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:35 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town	SOMEONE! Please grab these, they are rare! GT wheels! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-P1800-WH...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-P1800-AL...d=p3911.c0.m14 Seem to be quite a steal if you are into the authentic accessories! They are both the same seller! Wish I was in the UK right now! Dylan

Aug 3rd, 2009, 14:26	#2
ClassicVolvoShop Schrödinger's Cat Cph! Last Online: Jan 5th, 2017 00:29 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Copenhagen	Those wheels are the most dangerous wheels to go for. They consist of an iron metal rim/ring and an alloy hub RIVETED together - if one know's a little about bi-metal corrosion - one would know that alloy and iron against each other is a vey eroding mix. The iron rim is chromed and the chrome job is POOR - so ALWAYS rusty looking. And you are in the dark, if you don't get the correct wheel nuts - these wheels do NOT use standard ones.. These wheels are known for coming apart - Yes, an original accessorie from the past - but one that's very unrestoreable and you take a chance each time driving with them.. I strongly recomend NOT to buy those kind of wheels... Sorry Dylan, but I think it's important to mention. At least - they aren't that rare - No one in Scandinavia want's them - so tons of them here.. __________________ '64 131, '64 221, '64 222, '96 945 Last edited by ClassicVolvoShop; Aug 3rd, 2009 at 14:34.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 16:02	#3
Dylan144GT Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:35 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town	Thats very interesting ClassicVolvoShop. I didn't know that was an issue with them. I was aware that they were riveted together and aware of the corrosive properties of the mix but didn't put two and two together! I actually have a set of these and I must replace those rivets before I put them on the car and replace them every 2 years or so because I really like them! Dylan Last edited by Dylan144GT; Aug 3rd, 2009 at 16:13.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 16:24	#4
ahal Master Member Last Online: May 30th, 2015 05:21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wicklow	Nice wheels alright, pity about the safety issues. They're sort of reminiscent of the Austin 1100 GT / Triumph Stag wheels with the black inners and brushed alloy piping: always loved that look. __________________ www.volvo400.com

Aug 3rd, 2009, 17:45	#5
JFB Junior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2023 18:31 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Porto	I have one's of those since 1972 in my car and never and any problem, and some times the road are not plane But never work with rust __________________ My car here-> http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...649#post470649 And here-> http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=227144

Aug 3rd, 2009, 19:32	#6
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 20:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	He's got some interesting other stuff for sale as well __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 19:50	#7
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	I think they could be restored prfoessionally, if you wanted to. Other cars (e.g. Scimitar SE5a and MGB V8) have alloy-centre wheels with a steel rim and I'm sure there are companies who can restore them. John __________________ XX

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