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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / October 2007Alternate size wheels 1994 940 sedan
Hi posters, The wheels on my 1994 940 4 door, are distorted and will not take balancing, planning on getting a new set, aftermarket i think. Any suggestions as to the desirability of going to a larger size? will a 16" or 17" rim size be ok as far as handling, braking etc.? Thanks. Pedro I. >Hi posters, >The wheels on my 1994 940 4 door, are distorted and will not take [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Thanks. >Pedro I. http://www.ipdusa.com/search.asp?strKeywords=eiker&submit=GO Regards, Boris Mohar Got Knock? - see: Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca void _-void-_ in the obvious place > On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:07:42 -0000, "proa...@gmail.com" <proa...@gmail.com> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > void _-void-_ in the obvious place Very useful link...thanks a lot. Pedro San Juan Puerto Rico > On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:07:42 -0000, "proa...@gmail.com" <proa...@gmail.com> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > void _-void-_ in the obvious place Boris, Thanks for you help, Volvo wheels are a very scarce lot, correct wheels go for over $200-400 each Pep Boys carry 3 types of wheels that fit....its some sort of universal fitments that have 9 mounting holes for different applications 4 or 5 lugs i guess. Best of all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!US$320.00 a set of four 15" wheels, delivered. You can not beat that Pedro > Boris, > Thanks for you help, Volvo wheels are a very scarce lot, correct [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > You can not beat that > Pedro I don't think I'd use wheels that came from Pep Boys, you tend to get what you pay for. Also I've never seen any aftermarket wheels that I thought looked presentable on a Volvo. The 16" Hydras are not too hard to find and will bolt right on. You'd be wise to take them to a wheel shop and have them checked and straightened if necessary before putting new rubber on them. > > Boris, > > Thanks for you help, Volvo wheels are a very scarce lot, correct [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > will bolt right on. You'd be wise to take them to a wheel shop and have them > checked and straightened if necessary before putting new rubber on them. That is excellent advice. I would expect that Pep Boys wheels would lose their finish and tend to get knocked out of line quickly. >> On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:07:42 -0000, "proa...@gmail.com" <proa...@gmail.com> >> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >You can not beat that >Pedro You can also try for sale section in www.turbobricks.com Regards, Boris Mohar Got Knock? - see: Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca void _-void-_ in the obvious place On Oct 22, 8:07 am, "proa...@gmail.com" <proa...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi posters, > The wheels on my 1994 940 4 door, are distorted and will not take [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks. > Pedro I. By larger size I assume you are keeping the overall tire diameter the same but just increasong wheel diameter and reducing sidewall height. Yes, I've had to replace wheels on a couple of cars after 300,000 miles. When that constant vibration is gone it feels like a new car again! Well...almost... In addition to the very helpful link that Boris provided you might also check with Volvo to see what size wheels are recommended by the factory for your car. A much wider tire could create clearance issues when in a tight turn. Also realize that a lower profile will mean less shock absorption by the the tires and a rougher ride. If the original size tires gave adequate traction and handling you may want to stay with that size. Chances are you will have a greater selection of tires to choose from than if you go to a less common size. My 740 turbo has 16 inch standard they look ok with 225 x50 x 16 tyres or tires on them instaed of 205 x 55 x 16 but maybe 17 inch will get to little side wall and be skitish and a hard bumpy ride . > Hi posters, > The wheels on my 1994 940 4 door, are distorted and will not take [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks. > Pedro I. |
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