Set of 4 Medusa 18"

DannyG · Aug 17th, 2012, 14:27

Ok, so here's the deal... I have an 06 plate S40 SE LUX that I'm slowly turning into the Sport, got the spoiler, front splitter and side skirts... just need the lower rear splitter but thats like finding the holy grail!!

It's currently got the 17" Stylla alloys and want to upgrade to the 18 Medusa's, so I'm just putting the feelers out there to anyone that might want to do a straight swap? Or swap plus a little cash. It's a long shot but you never know.... someone might not like the harshness of the 18's and want to downgrade to the smoother 17's

t5_monkey · Aug 17th, 2012, 15:20

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Originally Posted by DannyG

Ok, so here's the deal... I have an 06 plate S40 SE LUX that I'm slowly turning into the Sport, got the spoiler, front splitter and side skirts... just need the lower rear splitter but thats like finding the holy grail!!

It's currently got the 17" Stylla alloys and want to upgrade to the 18 Medusa's, so I'm just putting the feelers out there to anyone that might want to do a straight swap? Or swap plus a little cash. It's a long shot but you never know.... someone might not like the harshness of the 18's and want to downgrade to the smoother 17's

Don't do it - the S40 is MUCH better to drive on 17's (dynamically as well as the ride) - I've had both and would never go back to 18's

Lee '71 · Aug 19th, 2012, 10:03

I agree with t5 monkey, I had 18" Medusa alloys on my V50 2.0D Sport and they were sh!t. The ride is harsh and the car tramlined down the main A road where, over time, all the trucks make grooves in the road. It was a most disconcerting drive to work at times!!

Then there's the kerbing issue, you really only have to look at a kerb to take chunks out of the rims. I had all four of mine refurbed and within a month one of the front rims had been damaged and I'm always very careful with my alloys.

In the end I was lucky enough to find another Forum member who had a 24 hour old C30 with 17" Cratus alloys who wanted larger ones so I swopped with him and the car felt so much better to drive straight away. I can't believe anybody would voluntaily put the Medusas on their car but variety is the spice of life I suppose!!

jigharha · Aug 20th, 2012, 09:57

I have a set of very good medusa wheels for sale.

If you like the 18 don't let anyone put you off. One man’s meat is another man’s poison. As for me I prefer the 18. Why am I selling mine? – The answer is because I have two sets of 18s and one set of 16.

18 wheels for a Volvo that does not have the sport chassis will not be firm because they will have the comfort chassis right for factory.

S40 or V50 that came from the factory with the 18 are that ones that have the firm drive.

No pressures - if you are interested in my wheels, make me an offer or ask for my phone number and then we can talk.
My no. - 07917520542

nosh695 · Aug 20th, 2012, 20:19

iv got 18" nebula's on mine and the ride seems fine to me not harsh at all.. i would never go back to 17" now but like you say everyones taste is different..
my mate in somerset has 19" & dosent seem that bad to me either.

DannyG · Aug 21st, 2012, 14:45

I've driven the sport on 18s and it didnt didn't feel that bad, my 17s feel a bit 'spongy' now, but that's prob cos I had a golf gti with R32 18s on before it, so I'm used to a firmer ride

it was the S40 sport, with the medusa alloys that I originally fell in love with, and made we want an S40, so thats that's the look I'm after now.

energetic · Sep 21st, 2012, 07:20

I'm also interested in a set of Medusa 18's and offloading my stylla 17's.

jigharha have you still got yours for sale?

jigharha · Sep 21st, 2012, 13:05

Yes - I still have it for sale if the offer is reasonable.

cjclose · Oct 8th, 2012, 20:33

i have 4 of the Medusa 18 wheels but 1 alloy is badly cracked,, dont think its repairable,,,,

im thinking of changing to 17s

Aug 17th, 2012, 14:27	#1
DannyG Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2015 14:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester	Set of 4 Medusa 18" Ok, so here's the deal... I have an 06 plate S40 SE LUX that I'm slowly turning into the Sport, got the spoiler, front splitter and side skirts... just need the lower rear splitter but thats like finding the holy grail!! It's currently got the 17" Stylla alloys and want to upgrade to the 18 Medusa's, so I'm just putting the feelers out there to anyone that might want to do a straight swap? Or swap plus a little cash. It's a long shot but you never know.... someone might not like the harshness of the 18's and want to downgrade to the smoother 17's

Aug 21st, 2012, 14:45	#6
DannyG Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2015 14:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester	I've driven the sport on 18s and it didnt didn't feel that bad, my 17s feel a bit 'spongy' now, but that's prob cos I had a golf gti with R32 18s on before it, so I'm used to a firmer ride it was the S40 sport, with the medusa alloys that I originally fell in love with, and made we want an S40, so thats that's the look I'm after now. Last edited by DannyG; Aug 21st, 2012 at 15:29.

Oct 8th, 2012, 20:33	#9
cjclose New Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2014 17:05 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cattterick garrison	Medusa 18 i have 4 of the Medusa 18 wheels but 1 alloy is badly cracked,, dont think its repairable,,,, im thinking of changing to 17s

Aug 19th, 2012, 10:03	#3
Lee '71 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 19:52 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Poole, Dorset	I agree with t5 monkey, I had 18" Medusa alloys on my V50 2.0D Sport and they were sh!t. The ride is harsh and the car tramlined down the main A road where, over time, all the trucks make grooves in the road. It was a most disconcerting drive to work at times!! Then there's the kerbing issue, you really only have to look at a kerb to take chunks out of the rims. I had all four of mine refurbed and within a month one of the front rims had been damaged and I'm always very careful with my alloys. In the end I was lucky enough to find another Forum member who had a 24 hour old C30 with 17" Cratus alloys who wanted larger ones so I swopped with him and the car felt so much better to drive straight away. I can't believe anybody would voluntaily put the Medusas on their car but variety is the spice of life I suppose!!

Aug 20th, 2012, 09:57	#4
jigharha Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2015 12:53 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Luton/Bedfordshire	I have a set of very good medusa wheels for sale. If you like the 18 don't let anyone put you off. One man’s meat is another man’s poison. As for me I prefer the 18. Why am I selling mine? – The answer is because I have two sets of 18s and one set of 16. 18 wheels for a Volvo that does not have the sport chassis will not be firm because they will have the comfort chassis right for factory. S40 or V50 that came from the factory with the 18 are that ones that have the firm drive. No pressures - if you are interested in my wheels, make me an offer or ask for my phone number and then we can talk. My no. - 07917520542

Aug 20th, 2012, 20:19	#5
nosh695 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2018 21:55 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sheffield	iv got 18" nebula's on mine and the ride seems fine to me not harsh at all.. i would never go back to 17" now but like you say everyones taste is different.. my mate in somerset has 19" & dosent seem that bad to me either.

Sep 21st, 2012, 07:20	#7
energetic Junior Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2014 14:07 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Plymouth	I'm also interested in a set of Medusa 18's and offloading my stylla 17's. jigharha have you still got yours for sale?

Sep 21st, 2012, 13:05	#8
jigharha Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2015 12:53 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Luton/Bedfordshire	Yes - I still have it for sale if the offer is reasonable.

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