V70R AWD - Continued Discussion

towerymt · Nov 13, 2001

Continued from this topic: <A HREF="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000325.html" TARGET=_blank>Tires</A> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>The ones you showed in that pic is the 17 inch ones that they actually put them on the first year V70R. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Are you sure those 5-twisted-spoke wheels aren't 16"? I know they were on the '98 V70R AWD, and they always looked like 16s to me. Did Volvo ever put 17s on the AWD models? Maybe there are two versions? Here are a couple of pictures: <A HREF="http://a9.cpimg.com/image/19/21/6826009-1ec4-028001E0-.jpg" TARGET=_blank>'98 V70R AWD #1</A> <A HREF="http://a3.cpimg.com/image/31/22/6826033-1f87-028001E0-.jpg" TARGET=_blank>'98 V70R AWD #2</A>I just found this, and it sounds like there were two versions: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>The Volvo S70/V70R has a lowered sports chassis. The unique five-spoke R-wheels (16" or 17" depending on the choice of engine) are available both in silver chrome or graphite grey and complement the five exterior colours on offer: Saffron. Black, Silver metallic, Regent-red metallic and Nautic blue pearl. <IMG SRC="http://a6.cpimg.com/image/AC/26/6826156-84c3-01F400E5-.jpg"> <A HREF="http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/s70v70r.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/s70v70r.htm</A> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Here are your new wheels!<A HREF="http://a7.cpimg.com/image/E9/28/6826217-5dfe-020000FA-.jpg" TARGET=_blank>'00 V70R AWD</A>

fhdt5r · Nov 13, 2001

Those are definitely some dope wheels. My family car is a 2000 V70R i love it, everything about it is elite, special wheels, more power than every other car from volvo (except T6), Twin tip exhaust and the only model with a blue "R" engine cover. The wheels are definitely rare and look cool, but you'll be yurning for 17's especially the titans, they simply are the most amazing wheel volvo has come out with. They're simple yet very aesthetically pleasing and almost threatening looking at a standstill.Your call, but to put them on any other car would be a bit of a poser move in my mind, go with 17's!!!

745TRBOBRK · Nov 13, 2001

I think, but am not sure, that Volvo made two sizes for three style of rims. <IMG SRC="http://www.volvo740trbobrk.f2s.com/solar.gif"> 17 x ?" Satellite 16 x 6.5" Solar <IMG SRC="http://www.volvo740trbobrk.f2s.com/propus.gif"> 18 x 7.5" Triton 17 x 7" Propus <IMG SRC="http://www.volvo740trbobrk.f2s.com/comet.gif"> 17 x 7" Comet 16 x 6.5" MeteorAm I right?towerymt - it is 3 in the morning. Maybe you should sleep insead of surfing the web for picture of volvos with great wheels on them.

S.R. · Nov 13, 2001

The 17-inch Comet wheels came with the 98' FWD S70R/V70R, where-as the 16-inch Meteor wheels only came on the 98' AWD S70R/V70R. Since the US never got a FWD version of the 98' V70R, the AWD version we got came here with 16-inch Meteor wheels.This same thing didn't apply to the 99'/00' V70R versions. These cars either came with 17-inch Satellite or 16-inch Solar wheels depending on the options.I hope this clears up some confusion.Another interesting thing is that the Comet and Meteor wheels both came in two different sizes. The 94'- 00' Comet came in 17x7 and the 01' Comet comes in 17x7.5, which is called version 'C'. There are two different part numbers for these wheels. There are also two different part numbers for the Meteor wheels depending on what the rim width is. The Comet is my favorite Volvo wheel, second would be the Titans. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/resources/gallery/auto_shows/iaa_01/volvo/images/large/37.jpg"> The new Sentinal 17x7.5 wheels look really great as well. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/resources/gallery/auto_shows/iaa_01/volvo/images/large/28.jpg"> -Drew[This message has been edited by InDy (edited 11-13-2001).]

Kai · Nov 13, 2001

Arhhh...okay that did clear things up. Hmm..I think the 240 will look sweet with the Satellite. Anyone got the part number for that? But $40 Solar is just unbeatable.

745TRBOBRK · Nov 13, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by The_one_n_only: But $40 Solar is just unbeatable.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>For $160 you could have four Volvo Alloy Rims. That is cheaper than a set of funny looking hubcaps for steel wheels. I would recomend getting them and then if you want to go up to a 17" later you could sell the wheels for the same price or even more.If they were in good condition I would be interested in buying them just to resell them.

towerymt · Nov 13, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 745TRBOBRK: towerymt - it is 3 in the morning. Maybe you should sleep...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Nah, sleep is overrated. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by InDy: The 17-inch Comet wheels came with the 98' FWD S70R/V70R, where-as the 16-inch Meteor wheels only came on the 98' AWD S70R/V70R.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That's what I suspected. The UK article I found said engine was the deciding factor, but that just didn't seem right to me. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 745TRBOBRK: For $160 you could have four Volvo Alloy Rims.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I think there was just one for sale at $40, not 4 (or more). $40 is dirt cheap considering I've paid more for less-than-perfect 240 Turbo wheels, which are not very rare at all.

S70_T5R · Nov 29, 2001

I was thinking of making my car as close to an "R" as possible. Should i get the "R" wheels ? I don't like the S70 "R" wheels that much. I was thinking some gun metal 850 "R" wheels the 17's of course. what you guys think ?

745TRBOBRK · Nov 29, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by S70_T5R: I was thinking some gun metal 850 "R" wheels the 17's of course. what you guys think?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I would get the 17" Titans. Best Volvo wheel ever.

Kai · Nov 29, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by S70_T5R: I was thinking of making my car as close to an "R" as possible. Should i get the "R" wheels ? I don't like the S70 "R" wheels that much. I was thinking some gun metal 850 "R" wheels the 17's of course. what you guys think ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Nah..man, why would you want to do that? It's like all these Integras out there with Type-R stickers. Looks kinda silly when others know you are just a poser. By all means....it's cool if you just want to get bumpers & wheels to make it look nice, but intentionally getting little things like emblem to pretend to be an R just kinda r1ce.

fhdt5r · Nov 29, 2001

Get the titans for sure, they look amazing on every car!!!! Just my opinion. David 850 T-5R

towerymt · Nov 29, 2001

Best wheels ever? 18x7.5 Triton: <IMG SRC="http://www.volvoworld.com/photo_pieces/9192142.jpg">

S.R. · Nov 29, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by fhdt5r: Get the titans for sure, they look amazing on every car!!!! Just my opinion. David 850 T-5R<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I agree, the Titan is the best looking Volvo wheel thus far, the Comet is a close second. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/wink.gif">-Drew

Kai · Nov 29, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by InDy: I agree, the Titan is the best looking Volvo wheel thus far, the Comet is a close second. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/wink.gif">-Drew<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>How about Volans?? I think they look pretty cool, too~! Titan's got this more muscular look to it, but Volan's got this sleek image that Titan can't touch. Or maybe because we repainted the Volans to silver to go with a white car....so they look better together.

fhdt5r · Nov 29, 2001

Kai, again your insight is correct. The Volans do look great, i must admit, if there were any other rim out there that i would want for my car other than the stock Titans. The silver looks great on the volans, but i must say that i like the dark look to the titans. David~

Kai · Nov 29, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by fhdt5r: Kai, again your insight is correct. The Volans do look great, i must admit, if there were any other rim out there that i would want for my car other than the stock Titans. The silver looks great on the volans, but i must say that i like the dark look to the titans. David~<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah I dunno..the Titan's got this 'good guy' look to it even though it's dark. And the Volan just look kinda mean and evil. I guess these wheels seriously reflect some personalities.

S.R. · Nov 29, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by The_one_n_only: I guess these wheels seriously reflect some personalities. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You are exactly right! I wonder if we can formulate some way to match the OEM Volvo wheels to peoples personalities. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/wink.gif">I like the look of silver finished Volans actually, they look damn good! I think that silver Volans would look great on a black 'R'.-Drew

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