opinion on 18s on an 850?

[martybelfastt5]

have put 18" pegs on my t5r and cant decide wether i like the or not.....from certain angles the look wrong and out of place on it other glances they look great and its putting my head away lol..........they are running 225 40s and im thinking 35s might help how they look. the front of my car isnt sitting low enough either this not helping
have considerd changing back to 17s and going pro race 1.2 its really bugging me

[Tomcat]

Pics!!!.. Can't offer an opinion without seeing it bud.

[martybelfastt5]

lol i off all people should know this working on it..................................il get fresh ones tomorrow

[Tomcat]

If it's any help I have loads of my old 850's wearing 18's?

[t5 pete]

18's look great on a low 850 but are so impractical rubbing on full lock hitting arch and silly low profile tyres give a horrible ride
I was going to get some pegs for the gull which would look great but stood with 17's because of the above reasons

[Ettienne]

This is the reason I built my 4 pots brakes front and rear to fit under titans or Volans.

But 18 x 7.5j iirc don't rub, especially if 215/40/18 are used.

[merc85]

Never had any issues with the 18" Tritons on Blacky

[mitchyboy01]

Pro Race 1.2 look fantastic on an 850!!.......and my S40 lol

[Redbrick]

I ran 18'' genuine Pegs on my old red 855R, tyres were 215/35 18 and the ride was terrible. 17's look far more in proportion in my opinion... but understand I still get rubbing with 235/40 17 RS-R's on these 8J ProRace 1.2's. I just grin and bear it!

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx38/irfzb/Nurburgring%202015/20150522_184337_zpspszofwhf.jpg

[S70T5Chris]

I ran 18'' genuine Pegs on my old red 855R, tyres were 215/35 18 and the ride was terrible. 17's look far more in proportion in my opinion... but understand I still get rubbing with 235/40 17 RS-R's on these 8J ProRace 1.2's. I just grin and bear it!

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx38/irfzb/Nurburgring%202015/20150522_184337_zpspszofwhf.jpg

Any excuse to post a picture of the Ring!!

18's on an 850 just doesn't work properly IMO.

[Redbrick]

no no no no not at all.....





http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx38/irfzb/Nurburgring%202015/IMG_4283_zpscobherj0.jpg

[Nealevo]

Mine on 18s lasted approx 60 miles, rubbed like hell (it is quite low) and didn't quite look right. But that my opinion and I know nothing

29028

Standard 17s work much better.

29029

[p fandango]

i had BT on several different sets of 18's over the years, always ran 215/35/18 tyres so they didn't rub

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/old%20pics/archive11.jpg

[merc85]

Yeah 18's piece of s*** lol

29030

[mitchyboy01]

no no no no not at all.....





http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx38/irfzb/Nurburgring%202015/IMG_4283_zpscobherj0.jpg

Orange tshirt sets it off IMO.

[jdavis]

215 35 18 tyres and you shouldn't have any problems rubbing wise. The ride will be harsh though. I think they suit them. I need to lower mine but I like the 18s on it now.

[Nealevo]

Just to add my tyres were a little wide at 225/40/18 so that prob didn't help matters

[martybelfastt5]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r24/martybelfastSRI/IMG_0833_zps0hrjub4l.jpg (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/martybelfastSRI/media/IMG_0833_zps0hrjub4l.jpg.html)

[Redbrick]

My old one circa 2004

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/apurnell1970/RedR/1_zps0c79b9c5.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/apurnell1970/media/RedR/1_zps0c79b9c5.jpg.html)

[claymore]

I prefer 18"
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/T-5R/20150409_183939.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/T-5R/20150409_183939.jpg.html)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/T-5R/20141122_150555.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/T-5R/20141122_150555.jpg.html)

Not sure about 19" though, but needs must and all that.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/T10%20Projects/20150419_152413.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/T10%20Projects/20150419_152413.jpg.html)

[martybelfastt5]

the red R on coils redbrick?

[Ettienne]

I didn't have issues with the laser on 18s 225/40/18s

[t5 pete]

On the v70r I had 18x8 and 225 it rubbed horribly with the white lock stops fitted

[AshDVS]

I think 18" wheels look a bit oversized though you can get away with it if they're 18" Pegs with a very low profile tyre and the car is super low.
17" wheels look pretty good.

Not quite an 850, but you get the idea (17" wheels are the right size for the car, IMO) -

http://i.imgur.com/bdqKmuX.jpg?1

[coxy]

This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/dubber28/worthersee/DSC_0430.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/dubber28/media/worthersee/DSC_0430.jpg.html)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/dubber28/worthersee/DSC_0419.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/dubber28/media/worthersee/DSC_0419.jpg.html)

[coxy]

One more from the other side, my photo skills aren't up to much so apologise for the quality.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/dubber28/worthersee/DSC_0483.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/dubber28/media/worthersee/DSC_0483.jpg.html)

[Redbrick]

How can you seriously say they don't look too big? Not knocking your ride or your look but they aren't in proportion.

[Redbrick]

the red R on coils redbrick?

Yup. The first set of 850 KW V2's in the UK, was a horrible harsh bouncy ride. Now the Fiddy is on the same suspension (different kit) and set at the correct ride height it rides very well. Coilovers are great for going low but that isn't the best for ride quality or handling.

[SB1909]

Mine on 18s lasted approx 60 miles, rubbed like hell (it is quite low) and didn't quite look right. But that my opinion and I know nothing

29028

Standard 17s work much better.

29029

I think ive just found the love of my life :smileypul also is that second photo at the heritage museum in gaydon? was down there last summer with my 850 parked on the grass too :haha:

[Jamest5r]

18's for me most of the time :)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_1274_zpsrwigsf8e.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_1274_zpsrwigsf8e.jpg.html)

These do look better here than on your 850 Neal :)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_1196_zpshubkhnky.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_1196_zpshubkhnky.jpg.html)

17's

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_1172_zpser94co5y.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_1172_zpser94co5y.jpg.html)

18's

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0960_zpstv2ipjwp.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0960_zpstv2ipjwp.jpg.html)

18's

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0845_zpssesqpfzy.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0845_zpssesqpfzy.jpg.html)

18's

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/IMAG0478_zps020c1757.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/IMAG0478_zps020c1757.jpg.html)

[JUDGENINJA]

Try 20"s...

[AcidicDavey]

18x8J, 30et, 215/35/18s

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8640/16097796575_7f2055cba2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qwvq5P)24-12-14 005 (https://flic.kr/p/qwvq5P) by AcidicDavey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83938051@N08/), on Flickr

[martybelfastt5]

cant decide to but 35s or go 17s think 35s will hurt the resale of the pegs and the more i look at them 17 td pro race are looking hot......on the team dynamics will i need 8j to clear porsche calipers? or will 7.5 suffice?

[coxy]

How can you seriously say they don't look too big? Not knocking your ride or your look but they aren't in proportion.

The funny thing is ,when your stood in front of it they don't look big. It seems to be in photos the polished bit is all you see so they seem bigger. I wanted to go 19" centre lockers but didn't have time to sort them before we took the car to Austria.

[merc85]

This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/dubber28/worthersee/DSC_0430.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/dubber28/media/worthersee/DSC_0430.jpg.html)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/dubber28/worthersee/DSC_0419.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/dubber28/media/worthersee/DSC_0419.jpg.html)

N8 RND thats my Old car

[merc85]

This is what she looked like on her 17's

29057

[Saaamon]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/saaamon/40A7E16A-D6A2-475F-BEED-EDCD56DE103D_zpstbvwmeig.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/saaamon/media/40A7E16A-D6A2-475F-BEED-EDCD56DE103D_zpstbvwmeig.jpg.html)

Mines fitted with 205/45/17 and on coilovers lowered not excessively (tyres top of arches) and it rubs on switch backs more than I'd like.

[Nealevo]

This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/dubber28/worthersee/DSC_0430.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/dubber28/media/worthersee/DSC_0430.jpg.html)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/dubber28/worthersee/DSC_0419.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/dubber28/media/worthersee/DSC_0419.jpg.html)

That look gawjus.... Where did you get the air ride system from? as when I enquired no one did them. Plus nice wheels... Sorry Gav :)

[Ettienne]

My gul is lowered and running 215/45/17, I get no rubbing what so ever, with the 320s they act as a 3mm ish wheel spacer.

[coxy]

N8 RND thats my Old car

You were lucky you sold it when you did. My advice would be , don't use the mechanic who did the work on the car again.

[coxy]

That look gawjus.... Where did you get the air ride system from? as when I enquired no one did them. Plus nice wheels... Sorry Gav :)

We got the air ride struts and bags from the USA, even with the import charges it was still cheap. If youd like to know more just pm your email address and we'll have a chat about it. Does anyone know of another on air?

[p fandango]

Does anyone know of another on air?
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/projects/528696_263369300432990_1913482354_n.jpg

[coxy]

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/projects/528696_263369300432990_1913482354_n.jpg

That one isso nice but its in the USA, didn't know if there was another in the UK?

[AcidicDavey]

You were lucky you sold it when you did. My advice would be , don't use the mechanic who did the work on the car again.

What happened?!

[coxy]

What happened?!

Lots of black sealent + oil pick up = one ruined engine

It took a few months to reck it but as we all know oil starvation aint good, Its not Gav's fault just unlucky for me. Was close to getting broken at the time, but decide to have a laugh with it and put it on air.

[kmb]

I'm not up for this slammed to the ground look, but have to admit that USA red 850 looks great!

[p fandango]

Lots of black sealent + oil pick up = one ruined engine

It took a few months to reck it but as we all know oil starvation aint good, Its not Gav's fault just unlucky for me. Was close to getting broken at the time, but decide to have a laugh with it and put it on air.
here's quote from his project thread, sounds like it'd been rebuilt by someone before he got it


Also cleaned up the rocker cover which had been siliconed to hell and am certainly glad we removed it as some of the oil ways were indeed close to being clogged up. This got a Good clean and paint.

[Dangerous Dave]

My 850 AWD with 18" reps on. Standard AWD ride height but the front is probably a little high as I'd just dropped the jack after fitted them. They look a little small from that angle and with that ride height.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/volvopics/20100913_002.jpg

[sye73]

Visually, 18's work well for me on 850s. It all depends on if you are willing / able to put up with the ride ( the ONLY tyres I have found to work on an 8 inch rim are 215 35 18 ). 225 35 rub and 225 40 are to tall.
Just depends on what youre willing to compromise ..

[WOODY T5]

mine on nebs http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc520/keny5/20150520_084535.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/keny5/media/20150520_084535.jpg.html)

[Jamest5r]

^^^^^^^^^^^ That work's ^^^^^^^^^ :)

[Nealevo]

^^^^^^^^^^^ That work's ^^^^^^^^^ :)

Only because it is made with witchcraft

[WOODY T5]

It's just a freaking one off ta

[jdavis]

Dean, what suspension do you run?

[Nealevo]

Dean, what suspension do you run?

BC coil overs

[martybelfastt5]

you run 40s with coils dean? anyone know what fk coilovers are like?

[martybelfastt5]

^^^^^^^^^^^ That work's ^^^^^^^^^ :)

i agree but then so does yours
look at the stance on this if mine looked similar id be happy excuse writing its my screensaver lol

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r24/martybelfastSRI/T5R_zps0mgwvzer.jpg (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/martybelfastSRI/media/T5R_zps0mgwvzer.jpg.html)

[claymore]

you run 40s with coils dean? anyone know what fk coilovers are like?

I've got FK on the T-10, I've had no issues with them at all

[kmb]

But your arches are not exactly standard are they? :lol: