Advise on fitment of later model Volvo alloy wheels to the 850

[Aussie T5]

Hello All

Could someone enlighten me on fitment of later model alloy wheels to the 850.

I have a 1994 T5 Estate and have been offered and considering a set of Njord 18 x 7 with an off set of 55mm, of a 2012 S60, now these are obviously larger and wider in size and different off set compared to the old Columba wheels I currently have. I'm just considering a freshen up of the old girl.
My main concern is the width + the off set, which is probably enough to make decision not to go there, but I thought I would put it out there.

Here's a pic of the wheel,



Thanks in advance

Rob

[stribo]

They should be fine with 10mm whell spacers, as they're only narrow.

[M-R-P]

Doesn't the center bore need to be machined - out?

[stribo]

Have they got the Ford centre bore of 63mm rather than the Volvo's 65mm then?

[M-R-P]

I think so (bloody Ford ruining Volvos again )

[graemewelch]

custom wheel spacers is a option. thats the route took

[Wobbly Dave]

I am not certain the 2012 centres are Ford. Best to measure them before you commit. Like Stribo said - the ford era Volvos (S40/V50/C30/C70) need to have the wheel centres adjusted because they are narrower than the 850 hubs

[Aussie T5]

Hi Guys

Thankyou for your constructive comments.

They do have the smaller centre bore of 63.4, I think they are looking less likely a purchase.
Was hoping more for a plug and play setup.

I have another option on a set of meteor's, probably better to fit what I know.

Thanks

Rob

[Wobbly Dave]

You can run pretty much any standard volvo alloy wheel up to 2007 - excluding the S40/V40 phase 1 (4 stud pattern). Pegasus are a very popular choice.

[Aussie T5]

Wobbly Dave, I guess I can make them fit, but I am a bit restricted out where I live to having to stuff around with them, I am also very happy with the current drive-abilty I get from my 16's and fear a larger wheel around my locality my wreck my ride.
Plenty to weigh up I guess, would these be likely to rub the inner guard then, on turning to lock.

Rob

[stribo]

I think so (lovely Ford improving Volvos again )

I've corrected your spelling mistakes.

[Aussie T5]

Well a quick update on my choice on wheels. I played it safe and went for a set of Meteor's, retrieved them from a wrecked V70R (875) 2000MY. Apparently not many of these came to Aus and what did come were mainly front wheel drive with a handful of AWD models.
Currently these are painted factory anthracite, and require a colour refurbishment which is my next step.
Thinking about changing to a factory silver colour just for a change.



Rob

[M-R-P]

Why people still put weights on the outside of the bloody rim is beyond me!

[Aussie T5]

Hear - Hear, it bloody bugs me too, wont be seeing that look ever again once I refurbish !!!