Volvo alloys

[griston64]

Originally Posted by GingerMagic

I really really like those - and seeing as your car is the same colour as mine I can see how they look already

Thank you for the details.

I agree. They really suit the car !

[deeman940]

Originally Posted by GingerMagic

I really really like those - and seeing as your car is the same colour as mine I can see how they look already

Thank you for the details.

Thanks mate. i love them! i wanted 17's that looked factory but would fit over the brakes i now have fitted....
They were diamond cut and black but i had them powdered silver and fitted Volvo centre caps. when they were first advertised they were doing 8 and 8 inch staggered fitment with the correct ET25 offset but they only ended up making them in 8 x 17 with a 35 offset so i had to use 20mm spacers....
Yup. the metallic blackberry is definitely the best colour imo! your wheels are called Aurega's by the way . same as was on my car....can't help with the paint code though. they have a slightly 'champagney' colour as opposed to normal silver
here is a link for similar wheels....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232442436...0AAOSwTzpfT4cv

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by john.wigley

This might be a silly question, 'L.S.', and totally impractical, but, looking at the picture of Alan's spacers, could a competent machine shop reduce the thickness to a more appropriate size? If that could be accomplished, it might just allow 'Challo' to achieve the look that he is seeking without the danger of fouling his bodywork.

Regards, John.

A competent machine shop could indeed do it John, however as the axle is already wider on the 7/9xx models it would be easier to just not fit them in the first place. The wheels do disappear quite a way into the arches for example when jacking the front of the car on one side but could also do similar while driving over uneven ground.

[Badger vs Bodgers]

Originally Posted by deeman940

You have 3 choices....
1. Replace your steelies with genuine Volvo RWD alloys such as the Aurega in the second post or the Galaxy's. or the standard 15 inch alloys off a standard LPT 940....
2, buy any of the FWD Volvo alloys in a 15 or 16 inch and use 20mm hubcentric spacers to reach correct fitment
3. do what i did and buy an aftermarket set of 17 inch alloys, The ones in the pic are Lenso Eagle 2 ET35 with a 20mm spacer

I've never particularly liked them, but PCD adapters may open up some new possibilities as well. Bearing in mind they require shorter wheel studs and will space by at least 15-20mm.

[loki_the_glt]

Originally Posted by griston64

Now I'm hurt

Are you a true Scot, or a transplanted soft southern Jessie, as they (used to, before "wokeness") say in Glaswegian?

[griston64]

Originally Posted by loki_the_glt

Are you a true Scot, or a transplanted soft southern Jessie, as they (used to, before "wokeness") say in Glaswegian?

I am a man of Kent Have to say no one has ever called me softor Southern

[kiloran]

Originally Posted by Forrest

The original options catalogue will give you a good idea what wheels are available

https://accessories.volvocars.com/Le...R_GB_NL_DE.pdf

That's a seriously wallet-endangering link! Great to see such a comprehensive range of OEM accessories. Draco, Hydra, and Auriga on the shortlist I think.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by kiloran

That's a seriously wallet-endangering link! Great to see such a comprehensive range of OEM accessories. Draco, Hydra, and Auriga on the shortlist I think.

Considering where your car is at the moment, it may be worth having a word in that direction to see if there are any available and if there's a deal to be done!

[kiloran]

Long term plan, too much expenditure on her at the moment! A spring project I think, will let the steelies handle the winter

[griston64]

Originally Posted by kiloran

Long term plan, too much expenditure on her at the moment! A spring project I think, will let the steelies handle the winter

I think the steelies suit your car. I'm thinking of going silver steelies on my grey 740. Look better than the plastic trims as well