nordica on Polaris [Archive] - Turbobricks Forums

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 04:13 PM

what do you think? just got em and thought i would try em on for a minute.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/ONE_83/paulcar001.jpg

here are its other looks. cant you tell i like this angle?
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/ONE_83/IMG_0991.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/ONE_83/029.jpg

GrandmaSideways

11-25-2008, 04:14 PM

Those came fast.

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 04:19 PM

five days to my door from when i won the auction. spuzzcake rocks! His packing job was SUPER!

PRVersion

11-25-2008, 04:20 PM

i don't think polaris are anything to get excited about. so i say either of the other choices are much better.

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 04:23 PM

i don't think polaris are anything to get excited about. so i say either of the other choices are much better.

thats pretty funny. thats been my opinion of them for years. but ive never had a set. After putting them on my viewpoint changed on them. try a set and youll see what i mean.

antz

11-25-2008, 04:26 PM

i prefer the top one :)

Strittan

11-25-2008, 04:31 PM

I think it looks great!

On which model were Polaris an option? 940?

MikeHardy

11-25-2008, 04:32 PM

3rd PIC for the mother****ing win right there

MikeHardy

11-25-2008, 04:32 PM

I think it looks great!

On which model were Polaris an option? 940?

they appeared in the accessory guide on 740 and 940's

Strittan

11-25-2008, 04:35 PM

they appeared in the accessory guide on 740 and 940's
I see. Thanks.

GrandmaSideways

11-25-2008, 04:36 PM

18's are mo betta.
I too think Polaris are overrated, though.

340GL

11-25-2008, 04:39 PM

polaris ftw

i still prefer galaxies

there's an 850 estate on galaxies atm... the rears look OK but the fronts look stupid b/c of the offset

Quin

11-25-2008, 04:39 PM

i've never been a polaris fan but that doesn't look bad.

the black geminis win.

PRVersion

11-25-2008, 04:46 PM

thats pretty funny. thats been my opinion of them for years. but ive never had a set. After putting them on my viewpoint changed on them. try a set and youll see what i mean.

don't get me wrong, they look good. but they look good like hydras look good: just good enough that people notice that they look good, but not good enough to really inspire romantic urges ;-)

Mueller

11-25-2008, 04:48 PM

i don't think polaris are anything to get excited about. so i say either of the other choices are much better.
your lack of taste is upsetting :)

Those rock !!!!!

SquareD

11-25-2008, 04:54 PM

I'm also not a huge fan of polarii. They are very sharp wheels, but they just aren't very euro looking. As far as 5 spoke OEM designs, I think comets are sweeter than polarii. IMO the 18's are too big. BBS-type mesh/basketweaves with lip are what does it for me. I drive grandpa cars though...

The car looks great with any of those wheels though. White is the new beige?

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 04:58 PM

thanks guys. ya, i dont want to have sex with them either.

the 18s were a test fit. they go on the blue car.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/ONE_83/IMG_0404.jpg

Nordi sits on the black gems most days. I have it up in air with the getrag out to swap the centerforce sprung disc out of it. Its getting a solid hub 50/50 from clutchnet.
The polaris go on my 3rd car.

Group A

11-25-2008, 06:41 PM

That blue car looks like a real POS. :-P

I still likle the black Gems best. Maybe if the Polarii were black... :omg:

Quin

11-25-2008, 06:47 PM

I still likle the black Gems best. Maybe if the Polarii were black... :omg:

i'd hit it.

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 06:54 PM

Just for you Group A. eat it.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/ONE_83/paulcar011.jpg

Chris740R

11-25-2008, 06:56 PM

Yea, keep the wheels black.

JE Jr

11-25-2008, 07:05 PM

Love it :hyper:

But it might be that your car is like the 240 correspond to my 740 :-D

OldSchoolEuro

11-25-2008, 07:43 PM

Polaris.

lbaranyk

11-25-2008, 07:44 PM

Black all the way.

Group A

11-25-2008, 08:07 PM

By request:

http://www.tuff240.com/images/nordica/paulcar001.jpg

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 08:14 PM

Thank you sir. I know its my car and all but .... DAMN thats sick as ****! think ill go rub up on it.

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 08:16 PM

By request:

http://www.tuff240.com/images/nordica/paulcar001.jpg
.

Davin

11-25-2008, 08:22 PM

:drool::drool: I have loved the polaris since the first time I saw them on a 240.

Geminis are my favorite tho.... they remind me of the Group A wheels.

Mueller

11-25-2008, 08:38 PM

By request:

http://www.tuff240.com/images/nordica/paulcar001.jpg

nice hydras, or wait, maybe those are just steel rims painted black :)

DavoS40

11-25-2008, 08:38 PM

Looks awesome man, polaris definitely look even better in person. Everytime I look outside and see my 242 sitting there on polaris I just think to myself god damn, can't believe that's my car.

DecalServiceBrett

11-25-2008, 08:44 PM

i want geminis...

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 08:48 PM

i want geminis...

I highly suggest them. 16s give you the bigger tire option. The ride is so much nicer on them.

Group A

11-25-2008, 08:49 PM

i want geminis...How bad? :-P

JustFord0099

11-25-2008, 08:49 PM

what do you think? just got em and thought i would try em on for a minute.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/ONE_83/paulcar001.jpg

here are its other looks. cant you tell i like this angle?

:drool: do you have that pic in full size? that looks absolutely stunning

norcal505

11-25-2008, 09:05 PM

IMO, more lip the better.
If i had real polaris's, i'd rock them in a flash.
where do you get all these rimzos from?!?!:-D:-P:wtf:

they appeared in the accessory guide on 740 and 940's
yeah, in sweden a few yrs back, i copped a brochure from a bilia dealership that was (newly printed) and for 700/900.
They had the Polaris, galaxies, and a whole lotta other cool rims that we'd all go crazy for in there...

GrandmaSideways

11-25-2008, 11:11 PM

I highly suggest them. 16s give you the bigger tire option. The ride is so much nicer on them.

17" Borbet Type A's are so choice.
If you have the means I highly recommend them.

/ferris bueller

But how wide are the polaris? 7.5"?

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 11:26 PM

[QUOTE=GrandmaSideways;2139601]17" Borbet Type A's are so choice.
eww. no. those arent even a volvo wheel.

OldSchoolEuro

11-25-2008, 11:27 PM

YES thats what it needed. Graphite Polaris. Looks AMAZING!

GrandmaSideways

11-25-2008, 11:28 PM

17" Borbet Type A's are so choice.
eww. no. those arent even a volvo wheel.

No they're wider and sexier.:-P
They're like a 17" Gemini.

norcal505

11-25-2008, 11:28 PM

stop blackin out your rims!
keep them silver!

badvlvo

11-25-2008, 11:42 PM

I want a set of Polaris but I really want to powdercoat them in a blue/grey like gun bluing. I think it would go well with my car being light blue.

You could put some 14" steelies on that car and it would still look good.

oneflat83

11-25-2008, 11:43 PM

stop blackin out your rims!
keep them silver!
hey hey...LOL. thats a photochop. they are still silver. wow. I dig your enthusiasm! You can join my minions.

NoSloVo

11-26-2008, 12:53 AM

wow good thing it is white ... if I didnt know better ... Id think you were trying to make another one of these .......... ;-)

looks really good!

http://www.pbase.com/turboes/image/57926512.large.jpg

oneflat83

11-26-2008, 01:08 AM

thats why i need that car. Ive got the 16v to go in it. Nordi will be down for a minute.

Brickster151

11-26-2008, 01:17 AM

No they're wider and sexier.:-P
They're like a 17" Gemini.

Exactly why I regretted selling them.

NoSloVo

11-26-2008, 01:20 AM

geminis are sweet! ... Im into silver too.

http://www.pbase.com/turboes/image/58611929.large.jpg

NoSloVo

11-26-2008, 01:21 AM

you dont want to buy a 930 for a daily driver?

http://www.pbase.com/turboes/image/98131707.large.jpg

oneflat83

11-26-2008, 01:24 AM

930? im not baller like you. glad to see you got it together. How is it? how much btw?

NoSloVo

11-26-2008, 01:35 AM

I was hoping to get like 25 but I dont know since the economy is now in the toilet.

but that car beats the crap out of you ....... I actually have more fun driving my 240.

sparks

11-26-2008, 03:50 AM

polaris win hands down.
I like the hydras but it just gets to me they aren't directional so each side look different ...

RedFridge

11-26-2008, 04:27 AM

Black rims look like ass. Just my humble opinion.

plantationwalrus

11-26-2008, 08:03 AM

Polaris ftw!

/thread

GrandmaSideways

11-26-2008, 08:36 AM

Exactly why I regretted selling them.

I've got them now. Though, they got super beaten up by the last owner and all four I'm going to have to just strip down, unbend the one, and refinish all four.:grrr: Maybe I'll have them at iPd next spring if I decide to keep them. I have a ferrari 308 owner trying to convince me to sell right now. I'm also not sure if they'll be a direct bolt on for my 945 or not. We'll see. I need to get it into the air, but it seems like with winter and having only a driveway there's not enough hours in the day anymore. I'm a little worried though, to be honest. I'm trying to avoid the whole adapter thing again.

firenice13035

11-26-2008, 10:13 PM

i am sure it has been discussed before... but i am gonna ask. what size tires for the polaris wheels on a 242. i have a set of eikers i am almost ready to put on..... and i bought them with 235/45/17... and that seems way to big.
i was thinking 205/40 or 215/40.
what do you have on yours ?

Thanks

edit** your car is awesome. deff keep the polaris.

oneflat83

11-26-2008, 10:54 PM

215 40s

firenice13035

11-26-2008, 11:03 PM

it is deff between that and 205. the 205 is considerably cheaper.... and seems very little size diff

thank you

Group A

11-27-2008, 12:14 AM

215 40sI like 215/45's better. Has more sidewall for less chance of bending a wheel and a little softer ride.

oneflat83

11-27-2008, 12:54 AM

thats what i have. mispost. its too cold to think right now.

GrandmaSideways

11-27-2008, 01:22 AM

Can a 225 fit?
Are these 17x7 or 17x7.5?

Crazychopstick

11-27-2008, 01:23 AM

215/45 always served me fine.

Polaris are 17x7

The softies are 7.5

GrandmaSideways

11-27-2008, 01:35 AM

I have to say, that my 945ti doesn't get enough grip as I would like in the rear with it's 205/55/r16 - I'm going to be using 215/45/17's when I put those rims on, however ideally I'd want 225/45/17

norcal505

11-27-2008, 02:16 AM

930? im not baller like you. glad to see you got it together. How is it? how much btw?
let
me
hit
that.
(way 2 outta my range tho):-(x1000

NoSloVo

11-27-2008, 02:30 AM

225/45 on mine ... I too like a bit of sidewall instead of just rubber bands.

I would also like to widen the track maybe .5" or even 1" on each side in the rear. On a 240 , original volvo wheels look the best ... virgo, gemini , galaxy, polaris they all fit the 240-look really well ... the only non volvo wheel I like on a 240 are Robs kodiaks ... those are just sick.

240T man

11-27-2008, 02:45 AM

I am going to go against the flow here and say all black FTL.

You can't SEE the damn things if they're black, might as well just run steelies.

Silver or polished lip/black center on the other hand... :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Group A

11-27-2008, 02:50 AM

GrandmaSideways

11-27-2008, 07:09 AM

I'm thinking about doing a crinkle finish on my wheels next,

RvolvoR

11-27-2008, 04:58 PM

I'm thinking about doing a crinkle finish on my wheels next,

you know eikers are 7.5" wide, right? and polaris are 7"

GrandmaSideways

11-27-2008, 08:11 PM

you know eikers are 7.5" wide, right? and polaris are 7"

Yeah someone cleared that up for me up above. Thanks.
Unless I'm missing something.:grrr:

Brickster151

11-28-2008, 02:42 AM

Black looks terrible in pics, but really good in person (on the right color).

i.e. Jesse's green 242.

klr142

11-30-2008, 01:41 PM

I dunno. I don't like silver wheels usually. Silver Polarii have lost their appeal since they've become more popular here in the States. I don't like plain silver wheels all the time. Right now I'm digging the 18"s the best out of the selection. :)
i bought them with 235/45/17... and that seems way to big.
i was thinking 205/40 or 215/40.Way too small. I've run the 235/45s before and they drove well, but there were a couple of rubbing issues. 235/40 would be better if there was enough wheel to fit them, but 7" just isn't enough. 225/45 are my choice for a regularly used car. I have 215s now, but will have 225/45-17s next time around. My speedo reads a smidge(literally) fast now, but will read a little slow with the larger tires. I will appreciate the additional rubber and comfort though. :nod:
ideally I'd want 225/45/17Then do it. 215 is barely an upgrade, especially if you don't get better tires. You could do 235/45 without as much issue on a 700/900 too.

maxman142001

11-30-2008, 02:28 PM

being that they are original POLARIS wheels, i wouldnt paint them. If they were Eikers I would. Im sure these will make it on to other Volvos at your place and the silver is a little more universal then black. Dont get me wrong, i love black rims, but these rare rims will stay pimp in silver :)

just my .02