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tannachyallen · Feb 24th, 2011, 13:04

Mine came with steel 14" Wheels. I put these 15" alloys off a dead 940 on instead. They look the part; like a refined version of the 5 spoke 240 GT alloys.

I think they are 'Dracos' which were fitted to some 240 I belive.

Regards,

Dave A

240 · Feb 24th, 2011, 13:32

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Originally Posted by vlv240

I am watching this topic with great interest

If you could post some photos with the alloys that were fitted (from factory) on the 240, would be great!

I'd love to see some alloys on the 240 (as I have steel wheels on mine).

mine fitted with scorpius that where factory to the torslanda models.

240 · Feb 24th, 2011, 13:36

whoops forgot the picture!!!

jmz · Feb 24th, 2011, 13:54

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Originally Posted by wooble

How about a partial list of rwd volvo alloys?

That list's by no means exhaustive, but it does cover a majority of 240/740/940 factory wheels....

Cheers ...I have seen that before and forgot, 'doh'

it is now bookmarked.

I can get some very good part worns fitted for £80, but if I can find a set of alloys with tyres ....that would be handy as I think my Coronas have seen better days.

Mike_Brace · Feb 24th, 2011, 15:21

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Originally Posted by wooble

not mentioned there and also of note is the Polaris, the only factory 17" wheel. A very good looking wheel and rare as rocking horse doo-doo!

This is what happened to one of Matt's Polaris wheels a few months back:

I now have a set of fully refurbished wheels with new tyres sat here waiting to go back on his GLT which has just arrived back having been repaired from a hit and run drunk driver early in the year. The driver was traced and sorted out repairs.

vlv240 · Feb 24th, 2011, 15:42

Many thanks to everyone!
All alloys (original) look great on the 240.

Best regards,

Vlv240

S40T3 · Feb 24th, 2011, 21:56

Beware fitting other/replacement alloys if your car has a spiked bolt on the hub.

I had my '89 GLTs virgos off yesterday. The two front wheels had the same part numbers, size codes etc. (1272356; 6040; 6J 15 20) and the only difference was the year stamp. One wheel was marked '84', the other '88'.

The 88 wheel has four shallow and one deep indent between the bolt holes. The deep indent was deep enough for the spike bolt; the shallow ones would have prevented the wheel from fitting in any other position. The 84 wheel has five (seemingly) deep indents, but the spike had made a c. 3mm deep dent in the alloy two of them! I have now replaced the (bent!) spike bolts with ordinary machine screws.

Something to watch out for when changing wheels!

minesa240x3 · Feb 24th, 2011, 22:59

I'm a bad boy as I have a right mixture on my 240.
And of course the 740GLE has standard rims.
The wierd ones on the white volvo I haven't a clue?they were on an old heap near cheddar but had volvo on them?

vlv240 · Feb 25th, 2011, 08:36

Good point S40 T3.

I forgot to mention that one.

Mine also has those spiked bolts on the hub (it's an '86).

That's why I also stick to my steel wheels (although I know I can replace them to be able to fit other wheels - alloys) but I like keeping it original plus the fact that the new screws available on the market are made of poor quality steel than the ones made 20 or 25 years ago (it's well know and tested)

Good luck mates!

jmz · Feb 25th, 2011, 11:54

Aries 15" with 185/65

Aries.JPG
think the front suspension is still high from being jacked up?

or

Corona 14" with 185/80

Corona.JPG

which do you prefer??

Feb 24th, 2011, 13:04	#11
tannachyallen 240SE Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Strath Brora	Mine came with steel 14" Wheels. I put these 15" alloys off a dead 940 on instead. They look the part; like a refined version of the 5 spoke 240 GT alloys. I think they are 'Dracos' which were fitted to some 240 I belive. Regards, Dave A __________________ 240 SE Auto 1991 Last edited by tannachyallen; Feb 24th, 2011 at 13:07.

Feb 24th, 2011, 15:42	#16
vlv240 Renault addict Last Online: Aug 15th, 2013 11:02 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brasov - Romania View Photos By: vlv240	Many thanks to everyone! All alloys (original) look great on the 240. Best regards, Vlv240 __________________ & 1986 240 Dl Saloon LHD since '93

Feb 24th, 2011, 21:56	#17
S40T3 Where does that bit go? Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:44 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shrewsbury	Virgos - not all the same! Beware fitting other/replacement alloys if your car has a spiked bolt on the hub. I had my '89 GLTs virgos off yesterday. The two front wheels had the same part numbers, size codes etc. (1272356; 6040; 6J 15 20) and the only difference was the year stamp. One wheel was marked '84', the other '88'. The 88 wheel has four shallow and one deep indent between the bolt holes. The deep indent was deep enough for the spike bolt; the shallow ones would have prevented the wheel from fitting in any other position. The 84 wheel has five (seemingly) deep indents, but the spike had made a c. 3mm deep dent in the alloy two of them! I have now replaced the (bent!) spike bolts with ordinary machine screws. Something to watch out for when changing wheels!

Feb 25th, 2011, 08:36	#19
vlv240 Renault addict Last Online: Aug 15th, 2013 11:02 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brasov - Romania View Photos By: vlv240	Good point S40 T3. I forgot to mention that one. Mine also has those spiked bolts on the hub (it's an '86). That's why I also stick to my steel wheels (although I know I can replace them to be able to fit other wheels - alloys) but I like keeping it original plus the fact that the new screws available on the market are made of poor quality steel than the ones made 20 or 25 years ago (it's well know and tested) Good luck mates! __________________ & 1986 240 Dl Saloon LHD since '93

Feb 25th, 2011, 11:54	#20
jmz Senior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2019 13:47 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland	Aries or Corona??? Aries 15" with 185/65 Aries.JPG think the front suspension is still high from being jacked up? or Corona 14" with 185/80 Corona.JPG *which do you prefer??* Last edited by jmz; Feb 25th, 2011 at 12:56.

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