Need Help, Cant decide what wheels

[merc85]

Hi peeps, i dont usually post stuff like this but i dont like the Comet wheels on my Black 850.

I want to buy some different wheel but unsure what wheels would look good on a black estate. Can peeps post some pics of different wheels fitted to a 850 estate for me to give me a idea.

The only criteria is they must be 17"s i dont like big wheels, here is a couple i like to get the ball rolling

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[Nealevo]

I don't think you can go wrong with Volans mate.

[graemewelch]

same here keep the ones youve got.

[claymore]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P121002_17-07-10.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/P121002_17-07-10.jpg.html)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/2010-10-19141504.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/2010-10-19141504.jpg.html)

[merc85]

Thanks Colin, i liked the black on a black car in my mind but now not so sure humm, need summit to break the colour up abit. Perhaps silver is they way to go.

[merc85]

I don't think you can go wrong with Volans mate.

Yeah try and find some tho lol

[merc85]

same here keep the ones youve got.

i cant, grrrr lol

[claymore]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P1603_11-10-09.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/P1603_11-10-09.jpg.html)

[merc85]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P1603_11-10-09.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/P1603_11-10-09.jpg.html)

now thats better :) i quite like that lol

[Tomcat]

Whats wrong with the Comets?.. or are you going for 18's?

Scrap that, just read your fist post properly... 17's eh? Titans?

[merc85]

Whats wrong with the Comets?.. or are you going for 18's?

Scrap that, just read your fist post properly... 17's eh? Titans?

nothng buddy, i just dont like comets on a black car doesn't look right, Humm Titans not to bad any pics of them on a black 850

[Biff]

I don't see why 95% of lads on here limit themselves to just oe Volvo wheels.
I say take a gamble Gav, jag, ford, Renault & Alfa fit our cars with spigots. :)

[Tomcat]

Funny you should say that... Hang on..lol.

[Tomcat]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/DSCF0438.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/DSCF0438.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/DSCF0441.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/DSCF0441.jpg.html)

Remember this?..

[graemewelch]

i cant, grrrr lol

i wouldnt change a thing about your car, i think the wheels are the perfect match. you sound a bit like me though. ive had 4 set on mine. i now own 3 sets of nebs lol 2 genuine 18 and my winters. wonder what yours would look like on mine

[graemewelch]

sorry gav. your going to hate me

http://i45.tinypic.com/ie08cx.jpg

[Tomcat]

i wouldnt change a thing about your car, i think the wheels are the perfect match. you sound a bit like me though. ive had 4 set on mine. i now own 3 sets of nebs lol 2 genuine 18 and my winters. wonder what yours would look like on mine

Lmfao... I've only got one set....

[merc85]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/DSCF0438.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/DSCF0438.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/DSCF0441.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/DSCF0441.jpg.html)

Remember this?..

Yeah titans look good :)

[merc85]

sorry gav. your going to hate me

http://i45.tinypic.com/ie08cx.jpg

ffs lol wana swap lol

[Tomcat]

Oooh I remember that car.. soo nice..

[Tomcat]

I seriously need to sort my alloys out properly, 2 have got serious air leaks from the inner edge of the rim (refurbed them with their tyres on) and the other two have slow leaks. Gonna have to get them done in the new year, I'm sick of blowing them up every other day. I keep considering 18's for the R but I dont know what to go for either.

[Biff]

I think the jag s type r alloys look well as 18's on them.
Pretty cheap too. ;)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/biff_3/835AA077-C4AB-446D-8340-3E5D2BA5ABD4_zps1zj8vdhh.png

[merc85]

Looks good biff 18's tho aint they?

[Nealevo]

I can get you some lovely 20s from f type r carbon blades :)

[S70T5Chris]

Volans :D

[M-R-P]

What about some sparkly black ameltheas?

Swap?

:D

[merc85]

What about some sparkly black ameltheas?

Swap?

:D

Soz bud dont suit the 850 :(

[graemewelch]

I can get you some lovely 20s from f type r carbon blades :)


lets have some pics go on tempt me

[M-R-P]

Actually...

Wally-dog has a set of silver ameltheas on his 850 and they look better than they do on a P2.


Honest... ;)

[graemewelch]

ffs lol wana swap lol

we need a photo shop expert.

[merc85]

we need a photo shop expert.

yeah, i second that lol :)

[bongodave]

How about these. Marks are minor and 2 tyres needed. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-Of-4-Jaguar-XK-18-Venus-Alloy-Wheels-And-Tyres-Ideal-For-Winter-Tyres-/171194138628?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_ Car_Wheels_ET&fits=Car+Make%3AJaguar&hash=item27dbf74004

[AndysR]

I'd stay OE if it were me, I like the comets on it but it would look good with Volans ;)

[merc85]

How about these. Marks are minor and 2 tyres needed. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-Of-4-Jaguar-XK-18-Venus-Alloy-Wheels-And-Tyres-Ideal-For-Winter-Tyres-/171194138628?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_ Car_Wheels_ET&fits=Car+Make%3AJaguar&hash=item27dbf74004

Need to be 17" and less fussy, unlike me lol

[merc85]

I'd stay OE if it were me, I like the comets on it but it would look good with Volans ;)

find me some then lol

[AndysR]

find me some then lol

Lol, little bit of a challenge that... :(

[bongodave]

find me some then lol

Has some toilet paper ready for a certain person's arse!

[Nealevo]

find me some then lol

I have 2 sat in the garage, you could find 2 easily

[graemewelch]

I have 2 sat in the garage, you could find 2 easily

is there anything you dont have

[Nealevo]

Not really, hoarder if the year

[mitchyboy01]

Your wheels look great Gav. You haven't let Frankies comment effect you have you? Volans always look great if you were to change!

[volvokid]

I really like the comets on your car. They are the best colour too.

[bongodave]

Martyn, that is one sexy car you have there. I would never have thought of powder blue for a V70 and it looks superb!

Home team colours too!

[volvokid]

Haha thanks, its not actually blue though its flash green.

[bongodave]

Haha thanks, its not actually blue though its flash green.

Those colour-blind spraying b@st@rds! I'm off to join The Blue Party!


Hang on........

[jamesy12345]

Propus look OK on a dark car, but I think I would prefer the Volans....

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[merc85]

Your wheels look great Gav. You haven't let Frankies comment effect you have you? Volans always look great if you were to change!

Hi Miche,

no not at all, ive never like the comets on the black dunno why, just summit doesn't look right.thanks tho bud :)

[Biff]

Yes mate those jag wheels are 18's but I posted that pic for tc.
A local 855 has a set of split rims on it. I've been wondering what they were for a while.
Turns out they're off a transit connect!!
Looks well though. Lol

[expolicev70t5]

I think the black on black looks good but just needs something to break it up and make it standout, therefore if going the black on black route you need something with a highly polished outer rim

[jamesy12345]

I think the black on black looks good but just needs something to break it up and make it standout, therefore if going the black on black route you need something with a highly polished outer rim

Black on black, polishing rims. Please keep this sort of stuff to the over 18 section :D

I'm not convinced black alloys look good on a black car........was thinking about it for mine

[expolicev70t5]

I think the jag s type r alloys look well as 18's on them.
Pretty cheap too. ;)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/biff_3/835AA077-C4AB-446D-8340-3E5D2BA5ABD4_zps1zj8vdhh.png

That looks the dogs with those wheels on in my opinion

[jamesy12345]

Maybe, maybe...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/ngb1988/IMG_0341small.jpg

[T5RatherAmusin]

compomotive mo6

[expolicev70t5]

How about something like these

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[jamesy12345]

They're OK but they look a bit spindly for the slab-sided styling of the car.....and it could do with some silver on the car somewhere else to go with the rims, a silver volvo badge on the grill or something

[merc85]

Maybe, maybe...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/ngb1988/IMG_0341small.jpg

Thats good volans need to be a bit lighter in colour

[merc85]

How about something like these

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Now thats looks awesome :)

[merc85]

Now thats looks awesome :)

where can i find some wheels like that??

[M-R-P]

TSW Venoms Gav - go retro :D

[jamesy12345]

I like these Oz wheels, on the 854 touring car, in blue

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/pdf/850-BTCC-PressRelease1995.pdf

[jamesy12345]

Thats good volans need to be a bit lighter in colour

yeah, I think they are matt black in that pic

Lighter.....

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r37/auida4/volans004.jpg

Light......

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3089/3781/7721890008_large.jpg

[expolicev70t5]

Now thats looks awesome :)

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[T5RatherAmusin]

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[merc85]

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Yeah i like those alot.

[WOODY T5]

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc520/keny5/IMG_1911.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/keny5/media/IMG_1911.jpg.html)
nubs or titans both nice gav

[merc85]

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc520/keny5/IMG_1911.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/keny5/media/IMG_1911.jpg.html)
nubs or titans both nice gav
Both of those look well sorted lol :)

[merc85]

Yeah i like those alot.

lol just found the price OMG! lol

[M-R-P]

lol just found the price OMG! lol

Bet you're kicking yourself for selling the old Fox wheels ay gav.

[BIG G]

Got some of these if any good to ya?

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[merc85]

Bet you're kicking yourself for selling the old Fox wheels ay gav.

PMSL funny guy lol

[merc85]

Got some of these if any good to ya?

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thanks bud but i dont think they would suit :(

[merc85]

I think i may have found some, dunno wether anthracite or silver?? anyone do photoshop lol

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[Biff]

where can i find some wheels like that??

They look like brabus wheels to me!
My mate has venoms on his vectra GSi. It took him years to find a set.
I would love some tsw hockenheim r's for mine... Mega old! :)

[merc85]

Can someone put those wheels on this pic??

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[jamesy12345]

Something like that....sorry it's a bit rubbish, but gives an idea

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[merc85]

Flippin excelent can you do the anthracite pleeeeeeeeeese lol that looks sick :B_thumb:

[jamesy12345]

Will do but heading to the pub now!

[merc85]

Will do but heading to the pub now!

lol respect :)

[graemewelch]

only two sets of wheels for your car. one is nebs and your car is wearing the other set

[Mongo]

On Rota Grids
http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g333/gorjuzjoe/Screenshot_2013-11-20-21-45-55-1.png

[stribo]

Bet you're kicking yourself for selling the old Fox wheels ay gav.


PMSL funny guy lol

How could you not like these wheels?
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/North%20Weald%2017th%20June%202012/WP_000175-1.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/North%20Weald%2017th%20June%202012/WP_000175-1.jpg.html)

[Biff]

On Rota Grids
http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g333/gorjuzjoe/Screenshot_2013-11-20-21-45-55-1.png

Big fan of the rotas mongo!!

[merc85]

How could you not like these wheels?
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/North%20Weald%2017th%20June%202012/WP_000175-1.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/North%20Weald%2017th%20June%202012/WP_000175-1.jpg.html)

They look better on a the black 855 that there now on, but The comets looked better on the red car i thought

[craigoodwood]

my white ones are Khan RS' but i also have a set ofteam dynamics DTM in 5x120 fitment though...

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/2f4272ec-bc28-40c6-9662-ef47063de5ae_zpsd4f5bcc8.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/2f4272ec-bc28-40c6-9662-ef47063de5ae_zpsd4f5bcc8.jpg.html)
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/DSC00862.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/DSC00862.jpg.html)
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/DSC00863.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/DSC00863.jpg.html)
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/hocken.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/hocken.jpg.html)

[merc85]

Here my RED 855 lol, poor thing

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[Mongo]

I want them aswell but the stud patterns wrong these are photoshoped on unfortunatley.

[Biff]

I want them aswell but the stud patterns wrong these are photoshoped on unfortunatley.

You can get 5x108 Rota's mate. A local focus st has them.

[Biff]

my white ones are Khan RS' but i also have a set ofteam dynamics DTM in 5x120 fitment though...

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/2f4272ec-bc28-40c6-9662-ef47063de5ae_zpsd4f5bcc8.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/2f4272ec-bc28-40c6-9662-ef47063de5ae_zpsd4f5bcc8.jpg.html)
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/DSC00862.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/DSC00862.jpg.html)
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/DSC00863.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/DSC00863.jpg.html)
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/craig-abby/hocken.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/craig-abby/media/hocken.jpg.html)
The team dynamics look like hockenheim r's. Lovely but the pcd is miles out!

[craigoodwood]

The team dynamics look like hockenheim r's. Lovely but the pcd is miles out!

thats why they not on, i'm part way to making some adapters though... :)

[Kingsford G]

Them comets look nice on blacky mate,u just got bored I think if so a set of Volance or Titans would look nice too.

[Biff]

thats why they not on, i'm part way to making some adapters though... :)

Phat offset then? Nice! ;)

[mikealder]

Have you also considered the V70/ S60 Phase 2 wheels as they will fit, the picture shows my V70 with Thor 17" alloys fitted, bargain price was £72 including tyres!

http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/12/img0344qbq.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/0cimg0344qbqj)

- Mike

[AndysR]

Why not just get the comets you've got at the moment refurbed so they're mint? I bet half the reason you've now turned your attention to the wheels is because they've got kerb marks ;)

For the record Volans are great wheels but should never be fitted to a 70 series as they just look plain wrong..

[jamesy12345]

Flippin excelent can you do the anthracite pleeeeeeeeeese lol that looks sick :B_thumb:

looks like....

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That's actually not bad - I don't mean my dodgy pasting skills in Paint, but the idea looks good. need to remember though in reality they would be darker, silver ones too. The pics of the individual alloys were well lit.


Big fan of the rotas mongo!!

+1 on that. Nice!


Have you also considered the V70/ S60 Phase 2 wheels as they will fit, the picture shows my V70 with Thor 17" alloys fitted, bargain price was £72 including tyres!

http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/12/img0344qbq.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/0cimg0344qbqj)

- Mike

I like those Mike, good idea. The offset of the Thor wheels is 49 mm btw, Comets are 43 mm.

[merc85]

looks like....

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That's actually not bad - I don't mean my dodgy pasting skills in Paint, but the idea looks good. need to remember though in reality they would be darker, silver ones too. The pics of the individual alloys were well lit.



+1 on that. Nice!



I like those Mike, good idea. The offset of the Thor wheels is 49 mm btw, Comets are 43 mm.

Awesome , lol I think ive made my mind up.... just got to sort some pennies out lol

[T5frankie]

Why not just get the comets you've got at the moment refurbed so they're mint? I bet half the reason you've now turned your attention to the wheels is because they've got kerb marks ;)

For the record Volans are great wheels but should never be fitted to a 70 series as they just look plain wrong..

i agree

[foammanmark]

Gav, what about painting the Comets gloss black. I've done mine, and I'm over the moon with the result. I've had more comments than ever before about how good they look on Nautic.

[merc85]

Think im going to go with a the Imola's in graphite. in the new year ;)

[S70T5Chris]

I love the td imolas. They're my absolute favorite, for an after market wheel. I very nearly bought a set for the r, but was advised that they're not the strongest of wheels, and as I take the r on track, not ideal. Probably fine for road use, but it did put me off a bit.

[merc85]

I love the td imolas. They're my absolute favorite, for an after market wheel. I very nearly bought a set for the r, but was advised that they're not the strongest of wheels, and as I take the r on track, not ideal. Probably fine for road use, but it did put me off a bit.

Hope the link works, had a read I think they will be fine

http://teamdynamicsracing.com/whoaretd.htm

Obviously I appreciate anyone's experience with similar wheels :)

[Martin-t5r]

Mine is on td pro race and used on track riding kerbs etc, and know lots of people that use them without issue ( they arnt square yet :)). Aesthetically not the most appealing, but I bought them for function over looks as needed something to clear the Porsche brakes
http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg627/martin-t5r/21D45296-AE92-45A7-BD6D-04BBB98F5C1B_zpsm0ugyiek.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/martin-t5r/media/21D45296-AE92-45A7-BD6D-04BBB98F5C1B_zpsm0ugyiek.jpg.html)

[merc85]

Mine is on td pro race and used on track riding kerbs etc, and know lots of people that use them without issue ( they arnt square yet :)). Aesthetically not the most appealing, but I bought them for function over looks as needed something to clear the Porsche brakes
http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg627/martin-t5r/21D45296-AE92-45A7-BD6D-04BBB98F5C1B_zpsm0ugyiek.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/martin-t5r/media/21D45296-AE92-45A7-BD6D-04BBB98F5C1B_zpsm0ugyiek.jpg.html)

What size are you running bud?

[Martin-t5r]

I'm pretty sure they are 17 x 8j running federal Rsr on a 225 I think... can't remember offset, but can check tomorrow :) think it's a pretty strong offset so they will pretty much clear any caliper

[S70T5Chris]

I had the Pro Race 1.2's on my S70, and they were fine for road track, loads of guys use them on T5D5. But they are a different range to the imola's. They are much stronger.

The 1.2's I used were 17x8j ET38, they cleared Big Red's buy miles. Tyre size I ran was 235/40/17.

I'm sure the Imola's will be fine for the road Gav. My info came from Ben at Shark, who was informed direct from Team Dynamics, believe it or not!

[merc85]

Cheers Chris that's good to know buddy ;)