GLT rims

Ash240 · Jul 29th, 2010, 11:05

Hi, looking for a set of GLT rims, doesn't matter if they don't have tyres because I want to refurb and paint them anyway.
Bournemouth/Poole or Dorchester area?
Cash waiting

give me a call on 07835 634770
Cheers
Ash

240 · Jul 29th, 2010, 13:05

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-240-Allo...item2a08f3e230

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-240-GLT-...item1c145ad9a2

Not exactly local but not that expensive to have delivered neither!!! depends how much you want some!!!

http://www.wheelcourier.com/

Hell Driver · Jul 29th, 2010, 22:06

I have one you can have for free but I'm in Doncaster (NOT Dorchester!!!)

Jonaman · Oct 19th, 2010, 13:45

Did you ever find your rims? I have five (5) Virgo alloys off a 1989 GLT. Pretty good condition considering their age. They were restored professionally in 1998 so very suitable for another restoration - no dents or gouges. I'm in Stratford-upon-Avon but son has girlfriend in Bournemouth area so could get them to you if time is not citical. Let me know if you are interested or call me on 00 47 975 94 222 (it's a norwegian mobile)

Sprintman · Oct 25th, 2010, 17:25

I have a 240 GLT wheel in pretty good condition left over from when I owned a 240. You can have it for whatever it would get for weighing in at the scrappy if you want it! Located East Herts.

Steve and his 244 · Oct 26th, 2010, 22:34

Got a set of 5 virgos, 4 having tyres on them with some life left. They were in 9/10 condition before i took them off the car but since then ive started to rub them down to refurb them back to 10/10 to sell them.

Was gonna put them up at £120 after the refurb, and im still happy to do the refurb so im not taking much off that, sooo...£100 for the set - thats £20 a wheel.

rogerthechorister · Nov 2nd, 2010, 17:21

Well, apart from Polaris/Eiker and Galaxy and maybe Gemini, Virgos are my favourite VOlvo wheel, and I have a set and I want to get them onto one of my 7/9s.

The gossip is that they are OK on the back but often foul the calipers on the front.

I've tried them on my F reg 760T because I expected it to have the "small" brakes. Negative clearance - but only by a little bit.

I have not tried them on my H reg 740 - she's got the "bigs" (which are actually bigger diameter than the "jumbos").

Likewise I have not tried them on my M reg 940 - which I expect to have the "jumbos"

Has anyone fitted them with spacers onto a 7/9? What was the minmum spacer possible - and was it little enough to avoid having to strip the front hubs and put new bolts/studs in?

I have heard a rumour of someone who slightly relieved his calipers with an angle grinder - and got away with it, no galleyways were exposed to the light! Can anyone give informed comment on this approach - it seems potentially very risky?

Ash240 · Nov 5th, 2010, 16:28

in theory it would work. My brother fitted 10 inch wheels to a racing mini that had rover disc brakes, he ground away at the caliper bit by bit. Not something I would recommend for a road car though, just sounds a bit dodgy

Jul 29th, 2010, 11:05	#1
Ash240 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2013 21:38 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swanage	GLT rims Hi, looking for a set of GLT rims, doesn't matter if they don't have tyres because I want to refurb and paint them anyway. Bournemouth/Poole or Dorchester area? Cash waiting give me a call on 07835 634770 Cheers Ash

Oct 19th, 2010, 13:45	#4
Jonaman Moderately old member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2011 15:45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	I have some Virgos Did you ever find your rims? I have five (5) Virgo alloys off a 1989 GLT. Pretty good condition considering their age. They were restored professionally in 1998 so very suitable for another restoration - no dents or gouges. I'm in Stratford-upon-Avon but son has girlfriend in Bournemouth area so could get them to you if time is not citical. Let me know if you are interested or call me on 00 47 975 94 222 (it's a norwegian mobile)

Oct 25th, 2010, 17:25	#5
Sprintman VOC Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 22:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Herts	I have a 240 GLT wheel in pretty good condition left over from when I owned a 240. You can have it for whatever it would get for weighing in at the scrappy if you want it! Located East Herts. __________________ VOC Member 19553 '03 V70 R AWD, standard, so far. '96 855 AWD, BSR twin outlet exhaust, Polybush engine steady. HID Dips. '98 V70 AWD. '98 V70 SE. '96 855 2.0 20v - Gone. '82 244 GLT- Gone, but not forgotten. '61 122S - Long gone!!

Nov 2nd, 2010, 17:21	#7
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	What will they fit? Well, apart from Polaris/Eiker and Galaxy and maybe Gemini, Virgos are my favourite VOlvo wheel, and I have a set and I want to get them onto one of my 7/9s. The gossip is that they are OK on the back but often foul the calipers on the front. I've tried them on my F reg 760T because I expected it to have the "small" brakes. Negative clearance - but only by a little bit. I have not tried them on my H reg 740 - she's got the "bigs" (which are actually bigger diameter than the "jumbos"). Likewise I have not tried them on my M reg 940 - which I expect to have the "jumbos" Has anyone fitted them with spacers onto a 7/9? What was the minmum spacer possible - and was it little enough to avoid having to strip the front hubs and put new bolts/studs in? I have heard a rumour of someone who slightly relieved his calipers with an angle grinder - and got away with it, no galleyways were exposed to the light! Can anyone give informed comment on this approach - it seems potentially very risky?

Nov 5th, 2010, 16:28	#8
Ash240 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2013 21:38 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swanage	in theory it would work. My brother fitted 10 inch wheels to a racing mini that had rover disc brakes, he ground away at the caliper bit by bit. Not something I would recommend for a road car though, just sounds a bit dodgy __________________ '88 240 GLT, '95 440 se, '97 Mercedes C200 looking for a manual 340

Jul 29th, 2010, 13:05	#2
240 BOB MY BIG OLD BUS Last Online: Jan 15th, 2014 01:06 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NORTH EAST	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-240-Allo...item2a08f3e230 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-240-GLT-...item1c145ad9a2 Not exactly local but not that expensive to have delivered neither!!! depends how much you want some!!! http://www.wheelcourier.com/

Jul 29th, 2010, 22:06	#3
Hell Driver Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 14:42 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Doncaster	I have one you can have for free but I'm in Doncaster (NOT Dorchester!!!)

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