FYI - Set of 4 Polaris's on GumTree

[Sig the V40]

It's the sort of thing one usually keeps to one's self, but i'm flat broke at the moment and wish to pass along the good karma etc, etc.

There appears to be set of 4 badly listed Polaris wheels advertised on Gumtree. Seller is adamant they came off a 740 been painted black.
He has also replied to me today to advise that they are still for sale.
Someones gonna get some sick rims when they're polished up... Oh yeah, he only wants £120 for them....

FIGHT!!!!!

http://www.gumtree.com/p/wheel-rims-...lvo/1119296900

****UPDATED****SEE BELOW****

[Antz]

They aren't polaris because original polaris are 17" ane those are only 15“. Those are Brock wheels and most likely 5x110 fitment so they will go on a Volvo but ideally you need wobble bolts.

[Sig the V40]

Ah, I see and shall amend accordingly.
Lightning response there squire, he who snoozes looses.

Also, would 8" wide rims fit on a 240 without rolling arches?

[Antz]

Depends on the offset. I tried 7" galaxies with a 20mm spacer and they caught like buggery.

It's best to roll them because they are massive and you don't want the potential of them catching. The only problem is that a standard arch roller won't do it because they are so thick. They need bending back properly and respraying in for it to be a neat job.

Or cut the lips off but that creates risk of the panels separating and water getting in.

[vinnieb]

Originally Posted by Antz

Depends on the offset. I tried 7" galaxies with a 20mm spacer and they caught like buggery.

It's best to roll them because they are massive and you don't want the potential of them catching. The only problem is that a standard arch roller won't do it because they are so thick. They need bending back properly and respraying in for it to be a neat job.

Or cut the lips off but that creates risk of the panels separating and water getting in.

Having only joined this forum recently and loving it immensely for advice and tips it appears that you my friend are some kind do wizard practising some kind of volvo wizardry!?!?!?

[Sig the V40]

Originally Posted by Antz

Depends on the offset. I tried 7" galaxies with a 20mm spacer and they caught like buggery.

It's best to roll them because they are massive and you don't want the potential of them catching. The only problem is that a standard arch roller won't do it because they are so thick. They need bending back properly and respraying in for it to be a neat job.

Or cut the lips off but that creates risk of the panels separating and water getting in.

At 8" wide, they're a bit silly I suppose, I didn't see the photo's of the size stamp. Read somewhere that 7.5 is the maximum, don't now how true that is, but want to avoid spacers if possible, I really like the way the 240 tucks it's wheels in.
Lenso do a BBS copy 16" with an ET20 but they're scary expensive with the rubber et al. Guess I'm rockin' the hubcaps until payday 2016...
Your T5 lump of beautiful is an inspiration to us allby the way, thanks for the knowledge!

[Antz]

Originally Posted by vinnieb

Having only joined this forum recently and loving it immensely for advice and tips it appears that you my friend are some kind do wizard practising some kind of volvo wizardry!?!?!?

I wouldn't go that far! Ive just spent a lot of time researching and modifying my own 240, it's all my own work and where I haven't done the work I've had a large input on what was done and why it was done that way. :-)

[vinnieb]

Originally Posted by Antz

I wouldn't go that far! Ive just spent a lot of time researching and modifying my own 240, it's all my own work and where I haven't done the work I've had a large input on what was done and why it was done that way. :-)

Well for the time being ill be referring to you as my volvo wizard.....so if you're cool with me sapping you for advice then you would make me a happy man, I've got a lot of ideas for my 245, but want to do it correct.

Vinnie

[Stephen Edwin]

Originally Posted by vinnieb

Well for the time being ill be referring to you as my volvo wizard.....so if you're cool with me sapping you for advice then you would make me a happy man, I've got a lot of ideas for my 245, but want to do it correct.

Vinnie

You are right Vinnieb. If I listed the good advices Antz has given to me I'd run out of both paper and ink.

There are a lot of seriously good wizards in the forum, who have helped me, including Antz.

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[Antz]

Originally Posted by vinnieb

Well for the time being ill be referring to you as my volvo wizard.....so if you're cool with me sapping you for advice then you would make me a happy man, I've got a lot of ideas for my 245, but want to do it correct.

Vinnie

Originally Posted by Stephen Edwin

You are right Vinnieb. If I listed the good advices Antz has given to me I'd run out of both paper and ink.

There are a lot of seriously good wizards in the forum, who have helped me, including Antz.

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Youll be giving me an ego next.......You know where I am if you want any advice, ill happily throw in my 2p worth or try and point you in the right direction to someone who might know the answer. Im only a PM away and my inbox is always clear so feel free to drop me a message.