Never happy am I with what I have ...........

Mike1967 · Dec 13th, 2010, 12:06

Im being my usual saddo self again and thinking hmmm maybe I should keep my Drako's on the 740 . Yes I am a right pain in the butt arnt I .

For some strange reason im led to believe that the alloys where on there from new .... as in the owner who bought it asked for the decco panel to be fitted and also the little rubber spoiler on the boot , but being an SE model wouldnt these been standard ... im not sure . Im thinking that the Drako's also where a paid added option he asked for. Also all the window surrounds etc are black and not chrome ... was this standard on an SE again I dont know .

Maybe I am wrong I dont know ....but then again the tyre sizes on the Drako's do seem to be the wrong size , they are 195 65 15 where im thinking on saloons the profile should actually be a 60 profile .

I know they are only wheels that keep the Volvo rolling .... but decisions decisions ......................... never happy me am I !!?!?!?

No im not selling it for those that think I am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Citizen.Agfa · Dec 13th, 2010, 13:14

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Originally Posted by stiggy

no im not selling it for those that think i am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Citizen Sceptical.

v8mad0 · Dec 13th, 2010, 23:40

I liked the wheels, If you hadn't of bought it on the Sunday I was going to try them on the 760

monkeh · Dec 14th, 2010, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Citizen.Agfa

Citizen Sceptical.

monkeh · Dec 14th, 2010, 00:17

Mike, for the interest of comfort and your radiators integrity, 195/65 is probably the best. I put 195/55 r15s on my dracos, Apart from the massive loss in body roll (yay) it was a hell of a lot lower. And the chunkability on the higher end of speed ramps is much higher. Stick with the 195/65s, you could squeeze 205 at the most on them...

Palmer · Dec 14th, 2010, 11:28

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Originally Posted by monkeh

irishcarfan · Dec 14th, 2010, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Stiggy

For some strange reason im led to believe that the alloys where on there from new .... as in the owner who bought it asked for the decco panel to be fitted and also the little rubber spoiler on the boot , but being an SE model wouldnt these been standard ... im not sure . Im thinking that the Drako's also where a paid added option he asked for. Also all the window surrounds etc are black and not chrome ... was this standard on an SE again I dont know .

Maybe I am wrong I dont know ....but then again the tyre sizes on the Drako's do seem to be the wrong size , they are 195 65 15 where im thinking on saloons the profile should actually be a 60 profile.

Well, over here at least, all the 740 SE's I saw had black window surrounds, wheel covers, no spoiler or garnish, and were often finished in your colour. The GL's had chrome trim. I think it's quite plausible that your options were on the car since new - they're dealer fit anyway, aren't they? And if someone took the trouble to get a spoiler, I'm pretty sure they might have gone for some alloys too.

I think you should leave all as is - it's a great looking 740!

Mike1967 · Dec 14th, 2010, 11:20

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Originally Posted by irishcarfan

Well, over here at least, all the 740 SE's I saw had black window surrounds, wheel covers, no spoiler or garnish, and were often finished in your colour. The GL's had chrome trim. I think it's quite plausible that your options were on the car since new - they're dealer fit anyway, aren't they? And if someone took the trouble to get a spoiler, I'm pretty sure they might have gone for some alloys too.

I think you should leave all as is - it's a great looking 740!

Thanks for your input ... yes I think you maybe right , leave as is .

Dec 13th, 2010, 12:06	#1
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Never happy am I with what I have ........... Im being my usual saddo self again and thinking hmmm maybe I should keep my Drako's on the 740 . Yes I am a right pain in the butt arnt I . For some strange reason im led to believe that the alloys where on there from new .... as in the owner who bought it asked for the decco panel to be fitted and also the little rubber spoiler on the boot , but being an SE model wouldnt these been standard ... im not sure . Im thinking that the Drako's also where a paid added option he asked for. Also all the window surrounds etc are black and not chrome ... was this standard on an SE again I dont know . Maybe I am wrong I dont know ....but then again the tyre sizes on the Drako's do seem to be the wrong size , they are 195 65 15 where im thinking on saloons the profile should actually be a 60 profile . I know they are only wheels that keep the Volvo rolling .... but decisions decisions ......................... never happy me am I !!?!?!? No im not selling it for those that think I am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 14th, 2010, 00:17	#5
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Today 15:07 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	Mike, for the interest of comfort and your radiators integrity, 195/65 is probably the best. I put 195/55 r15s on my dracos, Apart from the massive loss in body roll (yay) it was a hell of a lot lower. And the chunkability on the higher end of speed ramps is much higher. Stick with the 195/65s, you could squeeze 205 at the most on them... __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

Dec 13th, 2010, 23:40	#3
v8mad0 Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Devon	I liked the wheels, If you hadn't of bought it on the Sunday I was going to try them on the 760

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