wheel spacers for V50

stevovolvo · May 15th, 2009, 01:17

I really want to put wheel spacers on my V50.I have standard 18" volvo alloys on.What size wheel spacers would be best and does anyone no where to get them from without breaking the bank.

dazc · May 21st, 2009, 12:37

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Originally Posted by stevovolvo

I really want to put wheel spacers on my V50.I have standard 18" volvo alloys on.What size wheel spacers would be best and does anyone no where to get them from without breaking the bank.

Why?
I changed the tyres from 215 45 18 to 235 40 18 and they fill every mm of the arch, the car looks squat and rides flatter too.
Darren

stevovolvo · May 21st, 2009, 12:58

I would like the wheels to fill out the wheel arches .To me they sit back in the arch a bit to much.

Penguinistics · May 21st, 2009, 13:42

Wouldn't hurt the turning circle either I would expect. I know my wheels rub the inside wheel arech trim on full lock in dynamic rather than staionary situations, so a spacer might avoid that if that is also a problem for you. How big a spacer are you thinking - big enough and there may be an issue with your wheel bolts?

ovlov25 · May 21st, 2009, 16:31

Hi everyone

First of all, you want a vehicle specific hubcentric spacer - universal spacers are rubbish and generally cause balance and wheel bearing wear issues - FACT!

This car uses the new style Ford 63.3mm hub which should be a stud arrangement with wheel nuts being used to secure the wheels.

Eibach (German manufacturer, TUV approved etc) list kits for this car in 15, 20 and 25mm spacing per wheel.

The 15mm kit would require 'blind pocket' cutouts on the rear of your wheels (I think OEM Volvo have this) to accomodate some of the fitting hardware, the 20 and 25mm kits would work with any style of wheel.

I'd think a 15mm maximum would be the very most the car could handle but don't quote me on that!

May 15th, 2009, 01:17	#1
stevovolvo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2010 18:49 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kent	wheel spacers for V50 I really want to put wheel spacers on my V50.I have standard 18" volvo alloys on.What size wheel spacers would be best and does anyone no where to get them from without breaking the bank.

May 21st, 2009, 13:42	#4
Penguinistics VOC Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2021 22:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Preston	Wouldn't hurt the turning circle either I would expect. I know my wheels rub the inside wheel arech trim on full lock in dynamic rather than staionary situations, so a spacer might avoid that if that is also a problem for you. How big a spacer are you thinking - big enough and there may be an issue with your wheel bolts? Last edited by Penguinistics; May 21st, 2009 at 13:56.

May 21st, 2009, 16:31	#5
ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	Hi everyone First of all, you want a vehicle specific hubcentric spacer - universal spacers are rubbish and generally cause balance and wheel bearing wear issues - FACT! This car uses the new style Ford 63.3mm hub which should be a stud arrangement with wheel nuts being used to secure the wheels. Eibach (German manufacturer, TUV approved etc) list kits for this car in 15, 20 and 25mm spacing per wheel. The 15mm kit would require 'blind pocket' cutouts on the rear of your wheels (I think OEM Volvo have this) to accomodate some of the fitting hardware, the 20 and 25mm kits would work with any style of wheel. I'd think a 15mm maximum would be the very most the car could handle but don't quote me on that! __________________ I want I want I want!!!

May 21st, 2009, 12:58	#3
stevovolvo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2010 18:49 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kent	I would like the wheels to fill out the wheel arches .To me they sit back in the arch a bit to much.

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