Wheels/Tyres: - Old on newer

26242 · Jan 30th, 2012, 23:36

Can I fit p1800s wheels on a p1800e?
Did the pcd of the wheel studs change ever?

agent_strangelove · Jan 31st, 2012, 03:49

They are a different pattern.

26242 · Jan 31st, 2012, 08:47

Ok what about Amazon wheels?
Anything but the 70s cloverleaf design!

Gordon Hunter · Jan 31st, 2012, 09:18

The steel ES wheels will fit as a straight swap.
I 'think' that alloys from the 240 will fit too. Someone else on this forum will be able to confirm either way.

You could also try a set of Minilites but look to pay £120+ each.
The 15" X 5.5J will fit without mods but make sure you tell them its for a later car...

http://www.minilite.co.uk/products.htm#magnesium

Derek UK · Jan 31st, 2012, 12:24

PCD changed on the 1800 series when they started to fit disc brakes at the rear. They went to 5 x 4.25" from the earlier 5 x 4.5". 15" 240 wheels, the GLT ones are a popular choice, or those from the 700 series, maybe 900, but RWD cars only, can be used. Lots of patterns to choose from but best to max out at 6" width. Beware that steel 240 wheels tend to be 14". They may not clear the calipers on an 1800E and the choice of tyres is virtually nil.

26242 · Feb 1st, 2012, 10:12

thanks for that chaps.
the es wheels may have to do for the moment.
unless i change the stub axle from an earlyer car?

Merckenzie · Feb 14th, 2012, 20:29

Absolutely, must stick with 15 inch wheels. The 140/164 alloys look good if you can find a set. They were manufactured for Volvo by BBS. Nice retro 5 spoke.

Jan 30th, 2012, 23:36	#1
26242 Saintly Last Online: Feb 27th, 2017 12:52 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leatherhead	Old on newer Can I fit p1800s wheels on a p1800e? Did the pcd of the wheel studs change ever?

Jan 31st, 2012, 03:49	#2
agent_strangelove Pastry Engineer Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 21:47 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scappoose Oregon	They are a different pattern.

Jan 31st, 2012, 08:47	#3
26242 Saintly Last Online: Feb 27th, 2017 12:52 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leatherhead	Ok what about Amazon wheels? Anything but the 70s cloverleaf design!

Jan 31st, 2012, 09:18	#4
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	The steel ES wheels will fit as a straight swap. I 'think' that alloys from the 240 will fit too. Someone else on this forum will be able to confirm either way. You could also try a set of Minilites but look to pay £120+ each. The 15" X 5.5J will fit without mods but make sure you tell them its for a later car... http://www.minilite.co.uk/products.htm#magnesium

Jan 31st, 2012, 12:24	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:45 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	PCD changed on the 1800 series when they started to fit disc brakes at the rear. They went to 5 x 4.25" from the earlier 5 x 4.5". 15" 240 wheels, the GLT ones are a popular choice, or those from the 700 series, maybe 900, but RWD cars only, can be used. Lots of patterns to choose from but best to max out at 6" width. Beware that steel 240 wheels tend to be 14". They may not clear the calipers on an 1800E and the choice of tyres is virtually nil.

Feb 1st, 2012, 10:12	#6
26242 Saintly Last Online: Feb 27th, 2017 12:52 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leatherhead	thanks for that chaps. the es wheels may have to do for the moment. unless i change the stub axle from an earlyer car?

Feb 14th, 2012, 20:29	#7
Merckenzie New Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2012 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cullompton	Absolutely, must stick with 15 inch wheels. The 140/164 alloys look good if you can find a set. They were manufactured for Volvo by BBS. Nice retro 5 spoke.

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