Poll: 17" Voxx MGs or 16" BBSs?

[Vol242vo]

17x8 Voxx MGs:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/Vol240vo/Volvo015.jpg

16x7 BBSs:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/Vol240vo/Volvo015copy.jpg

[Marvelous3]

Bbs

[aibast]

BBS for sure

[Krunk Fu]

i like the voxx's

[GSWAGON]

bbs + centercaps

[Dauntless]

BBS without centrecaps, possibly with the centers painted anthracite or gunmetal.

[YLD244]

17" > 16" silly boy

[firenice13035]

Voxx

['ol red]

Voxx......cause I got em and they rule!

[Biesey]

BBS > Voxx (ol'skool is the bestest).

the Gold center BBS wheels go alot better with the tan.

[psy]

they both look good but the voxx to give you that extra 1" of grip.

[242GTMD]

Bbs

[blkaplan]

bbs

[superboosted]

^what he said.... OLd school BBS look right.

[badvlvo]

The BBS look right on the car. The Voxx's look too modern for the old school look of a 240 IMO.
BBS, lower more, fix your rear bumper and it will look great. Plus you can sell the Voxx and put the money into the car in other areas.

[Brickster151]

Bbs

[Nick]

I never used to like the voxx, but the more cars I see with them, the more they grow on me.

Voxx.

[Lee]

I'm sure the BBS are lighter. The Voxx are heavy.

[Mueller]

BBS rims look better I think !!!

[oldschoolvolvo]

go bbs! they look great

[Hagar17]

Neither! ;P

[stray]

one more for BBS.

[Inc3pt]

The Voxx look better, IMO. In principle I usually would always choose BBS over most other wheels, but I don't feel like they match your car. The big open five spoke design with a bigger flatter lip looks better to me.

[neptune]

BBS but with the stainless centercaps, not the black ones. To match all your chrome/ stainless trim. I think they'd look great, but then I've never liked those Voxx very much.

Dauntless the centercaps for those BBS RAs do not cover the lugs (unlike the RSs), just the center hole. See pics of them on Pat Brickster151's silver 242T. Not sure if you knew that or if we just have really different taste. I'm personally not a fan of seeing the hub through the center of the wheel, but I do like the lugnuts to be exposed.

[driven sydeways]

bbs. look better, probably lighter, better built, and tires are always cheaper!

[Crazychopstick]

bbs. look better, probably lighter, better built, and tires are always cheaper!

And also more rare. So if you happen to destroy one, you'll be left with 3 BBS wheels.

[BoxDriver2]

And also more rare. So if you happen to destroy one, you'll be left with 3 BBS wheels.

I could use a spare...:lol:

BBS > *all.

[GSWAGON]

BBS but with the stainless centercaps, not the black ones. To match all your chrome/ stainless trim. I think they'd look great, but then I've never liked those Voxx very much.

Dauntless the centercaps for those BBS RAs do not cover the lugs (unlike the RSs), just the center hole. See pics of them on Pat Brickster151's silver 242T. Not sure if you knew that or if we just have really different taste. I'm personally not a fan of seeing the hub through the center of the wheel, but I do like the lugnuts to be exposed.

exactly what I was reffering to...I have full set of these with black centers instead of gold, but they still look much better with the caps than without.

I could use a spare...:lol:

BBS > *all.

Very true.

That makes two of us...I have a set of four, one got damaged. I have been meaning to get the one fixed but haven't in like 2 years, so I would take a good one if you damaged one...or if anyone else has a partial set they want to break up...shoot me a pm with a price!

[bag3lbit3s]

BBS of course...they just are meant for that car. They look soo much better than the Voxx MGs.

[volvo 4 life]

I honestly like both, but crazychopstick is correct about if you damage one you will have a tough time trying to locate another. I say keep the BBS for show and shine them up a bit, and use the Voxx's for daily drivers.

[towerymt]

BBBS...the extra B is for Beer.

[DurableSwedish]

the BBS look awesome, much better then the boring voxx

[Fivehundred]

BBS looked horrible and fussy in the 80's and time hasn't done them any favours .

[plantto]

I like both but the bbs i find are always expensive so i say voxx

['ol red]

BBS looked horrible and fussy in the 80's and time hasn't done them any favours .
I agree, and not just because I rock the Voxxs. The BBS are "appropriate" because they look old and tired, just like a 240. The Voxx rims update the styling and give the 240 a more modern look which, imo, is better. If you are going for a more stock look then I guess go for the BBS. But if stock is what you're after, why upgrade the wheels at all? Why not just rock steelies with hubcaps? Go for the Voxx, they make your car look cooler.

[Baron Fel]

the gold with the tan just doesn't look good at all... 8" vs. 7" is a no brainer ;)

[GrandmaSideways]

Voxx, and sell the BBS to me.

[mike114]

flip a coin

[vicskimmer]

im still going to stick with voxx on this one

[kidGT]

both look good...but i think that the voxxs look a lil better on the 242...i dont kno if its because of the color or style

[BabyBlue240]

voxx's on your car just because the gold/tan combo looks funny to me and the voxx's look nice.

i however, would trade my voxx's for some bbs's in a heartbeat.

[rancidponymilk]

bbs fo sho

The voxx wheels dont fit the car.

[SteveMD]

BBS. I would do the center natural alloy with clear coat or satin black.

[DaytonAE86]

Get a set of 16x7 and 16x8 BBS, the perfect look for that car.

[Redbeard]

On that car? BBS, for sure.

[BoxDriver2]

exactly what I was reffering to...I have full set of these with black centers instead of gold, but they still look much better with the caps than without.



Very true.

That makes two of us...I have a set of four, one got damaged. I have been meaning to get the one fixed but haven't in like 2 years, so I would take a good one if you damaged one...or if anyone else has a partial set they want to break up...shoot me a pm with a price!

I'd buy a spare, but i won't sell one of mine. I'd like to find a spare for my RS wheels [16x8] and the 16" gold mesh ones I have....

Once again, just because, BBS>Voxx.

[ashvolvo]

I like the Voxx'
It fascinates me how much the US members like small old-school mesh wheels.

Personally I'm a simple 5 spoke wheel fan.

Wheels are all speculative though - its all about personal taste. Go with whichever you prefer and enjoy!

[Wino]

Simmons > BBS.

[ashvolvo]

Simmons > BBS.

Kinda.

Compomotive > new BBS > Simmons > old school BBS

Anything made be 'Lenso' or anything else you can buy from 'The Tyre Factory' doesnt count.

[Vol242vo]

Thanks for all the input guys, I'm more for the BBSs. If/when I mount them I plan to darken them a bit like this:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/Vol240vo/bbs242.jpg

[cuaz64]

I prefer the Voxx always. Well i think in by a Polaris

[Roberto Luciano]

BBS for sure.....

[BoxDriver2]

I like the Voxx'
It fascinates me how much the US members like small old-school mesh wheels.

Personally I'm a simple 5 spoke wheel fan.

Wheels are all speculative though - its all about personal taste. Go with whichever you prefer and enjoy!

I am all about the 5 spoke design, but BBS mesh looks the part on a Volvo, very european.

[amargill19?]

just don't do it for the ladies

[Fivehundred]

I am all about the 5 spoke design, but BBS mesh looks the part on a Volvo, very european.

Except that no European would be seen dead with them nowadays unless they were piss poor or blind. Seriously I haven't seen them used in years, even all the Beemers that used to sport them have had them removed or have died of shame.

[GSWAGON]

Except that no European would be seen dead with them nowadays unless they were piss poor or blind. Seriously I haven't seen them used in years, even all the Beemers that used to sport them have had them removed or have died of shame.

hmm thats interesting... so a period correct wheel that was the best in its day, is now an embarrassment? ...Allthough judging from Vallakra pics and many other European meets I can see why...the volvos in europe (for the most part) are way more riced out than in the US(though some are hands down better than anything built over here.

I see BBS wheels as a nice looking, aftermarket, period correct wheel option that are strongly built and sexy as hell when refinished, they have to be at least 16" though for me...if I can find some staggard 17" BBS RS in 5x108 they will be the next, and last set of wheels I buy for my car. Throwing some modern Voxx or other cheap aftermarket wheels on it...simply does not fit classic styling of a 240. Not saying they look bad really, just cheap and too modern, I just prefer period correct... OR newer wheels work nicely if the whole car is made to look newer(updated paint/suspension/lights etc as well. I am very picky about wheels though...

[BoxDriver2]

Except that no European would be seen dead with them nowadays unless they were piss poor or blind. Seriously I haven't seen them used in years, even all the Beemers that used to sport them have had them removed or have died of shame.

Everyone there just decides that they want to show their wealth in the wrong way with extravagent purchases of hatchbacks and over-priced BMW/MBZ.

Go look at a 635CSi on gold center BBS RS wheels, an early M5, or an old MBZ 190E - tell me something else works well?

[Mad Adder]

The Voxx make the car look brighter and cleaner.

[Fivehundred]

To be honest I don't think they'd be viewed here as even period correct on an 80's Volvo. The BBS lattice work wheels were archetypal BMW wheels back in the 80's and little else used them, except maybe the odd Golf and Audi wanting to look bigger and butcher. They were also found on some Jaguars.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-7-Series-E38-16-BBS-Alloy-Wheels-x-4_W0QQitemZ150193984704QQihZ005QQcategoryZ9888QQss PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BBS-ALLOY-WHEELS_W0QQitemZ150190327491QQihZ005QQcategoryZ988 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to strart a pissing contest, I just find it amusing that something that is considered passe here is sought after as cool on the other side of the pond.


hmm thats interesting... so a period correct wheel that was the best in its day, is now an embarrassment? ...Allthough judging from Vallakra pics and many other European meets I can see why...the volvos in europe (for the most part) are way more riced out than in the US(though some are hands down better than anything built over here.

I see BBS wheels as a nice looking, aftermarket, period correct wheel option that are strongly built and sexy as hell when refinished, they have to be at least 16" though for me...if I can find some staggard 17" BBS RS in 5x108 they will be the next, and last set of wheels I buy for my car. Throwing some modern Voxx or other cheap aftermarket wheels on it...simply does not fit classic styling of a 240. Not saying they look bad really, just cheap and too modern, I just prefer period correct... OR newer wheels work nicely if the whole car is made to look newer(updated paint/suspension/lights etc as well. I am very picky about wheels though...

[gear whine]

yo did you chop the top slightly?
unless my vision is ****ed up, it just looks slightly slimmer than stock...

[lammmy]

BBS suit the car way more. Voxx have an ugly curve to the spokes that does not go well with the squareness of a Volvo. That and they look like they are made from plastic (cheap looking in other words).