What wheels for my 1800? Poll time.

[jld45000]

http://volvo1800r.com/images/16.jpg

I'm almost done restoring my 1800E. Want to get some new rims with my tax money.

Which should I pick.

1 Volans
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=162228

2. Virgos

3. Satellites
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=161874&highlight=meteor+16+cheap

4. Team Dynamics
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=162182

5. Eagles
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=160776


Or some other option?

[manbeard]

torque thrusts

[F13ND]

The widest.

[manbeard]

volans are x7.5 iirc

[SwedishFish]

The satellites I think. clean 5 spoke look and not too huge at 16"

[rancidponymilk]

no offence, but those all suck for that car.


torque thrusts

this

[Redwood Chair]

Black pegs.
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=162203

[manbeard]

there is a red 1800 with polished torque thrusts. i dont know what his username is, but the car is HOT.

[jld45000]

no offence, but those all suck for that car.

None taken. If I had a few grand to spend I would get some Ferrari 288 GTO style rims. Compomotive makes some cool ones. I'm up for suggestions too. Trying to stay under a grand with tires and rims.

[doperide07]

There's a set of BBS RS's for sale on this board. If they're still available, I think those would look sweet.:nod:

[rancidponymilk]

Its still possible, get adapters to run better/cheaper wheels.

[jld45000]

I'm sure I could find adapters, but I'm trying to get away without them.

[rancidponymilk]

then try to find some msw or similar wheel. Newer wheels will look weird on an older car.

[Rust Reaper]

I think in order for a proper decision to be made one would have to know the finished ride height of the car.

How much wheelwell has to be filled, and how far off the ground will the rockers be?

[jld45000]

I'll be home on Thursday. I'll try to get a new picture and measurements with the new springs in front.

[fattmatt805]

perfos or columbas might work with the curves.. i would be interested to see it pshoped

[jld45000]

Steve Berry put some perfos on his 1800. They look nice I just think I want to try something different.

http://www.hemmings.com/users/1/story/12.html for pictures of steve's car.

[drturbo]

Have you considered keeping the stock rims and modifying them? I have a '73 ES formerly owned by Ken Pruett (from IPD). He had the stock wheels widened.

Why not have the stockers widened, powder coated and polish the raised areas of each "spoke"?

Just a thought.

[jld45000]

I feel like the stockers weigh a ton. It has crossed my mind though.

[MikeHardy]

have you actually weighed them,

plus bigger wheels = more weight

[arthec412]

Had a set of canistos from the C70 sitting in the garage and put them on the ES. Still don't know if it looks right...:wtf:

http://home.comcast.net/~arcon12/IMG_1783a.JPG

[aStrauss]

that does look right :nod:

i want an ES soo badly.

torque thrusts look okay, but I think they are a little overplayed, and they don't go well with anything that is not v8

[Canuck]

Volans would look hot, but only if they were silver - not gunmetal.

[Jake]

i think Virgos look sweet:

http://volvo1800pictures.com/ES/ES72_110_id_300_1.jpg

[Body Massage]

Canistos looks amazing on them.

[wisturbo]

Titans or Gemini wheels!

[suterman]

Torque thrusts

Non of those wheels suit the 1800, they are all too modern, go for something a little more suited to the age of car.

[olov]

minilites

[Chris_R]

Just given the shape and trim of the car they should have some polished/chrome bits and not be too square. This eliminates most of the choices provided except those Eagles and I'm afraid they are too small.

Torque Thrusts like has been suggested are nice. My Dad had gold mesh Rikens with polished lips on his greenish-blue ES and that was pretty sweet.

Aren't the 1800s a Ford BP? If so, there are some awesome great wheels here:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/17inchwheels.html

I particularly like the Bullitt style (black or anthracite centers) and the FR500 in staggered arrangement if they'll fit.

[Crazychopstick]

Daytons.

[Redwood Chair]

Aren't the 1800s a Ford BP?

61-70=5x4.5
71+ =5x4.25 or 5x108

[manbeard]

Aren't the 1800s a Ford BP? If so, there are some awesome great wheels here:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/17inchwheels.html

I particularly like the Bullitt style (black or anthracite centers) and the FR500 in staggered arrangement if they'll fit.

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/saab_eater/stangvslambo.jpg

[stray]

Panasports/ minilites/ watanabes.

[don hodgdon]

I think in order for a proper decision to be made one would have to know the finished ride height of the car.

How much wheelwell has to be filled, and how far off the ground will the rockers be?

exactly...will the car be lowered or sit at stock ride height?

If it's left stock, I would tend towards refinishing the wheels that are already on the car or go with Virgos.

I also like the Minilite/Panasport look as Stray suggested.

[Redwood Chair]

He did say 1800E.
The pix shows the 71 only wheels.
I am going guess he has 5x108 & 40mm offset to work with.
Stuff some Pegs in there :nod:
Doug did for Davis,and it looked pretty sweet.

[Steve and his 244]

+1 for virgos - they look cool on 1800s:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff108/ste-ov-wf3/virgos.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff108/ste-ov-wf3/DSC00383.jpg

[ortunow]

M i n i l i t e s
http://www.automag.be/spip/IMG/jpg/VOLVO_P1800.jpg

[4-cyl]

Had a set of canistos from the C70 sitting in the garage and put them on the ES. Still don't know if it looks right...:wtf:

http://home.comcast.net/~arcon12/IMG_1783a.JPG

Awesome. Those canistos have the right amount of curvy-ness without looking too modern.

[caffnated_madness]

Cragar Streetstar Chrome
http://www.magandturbo.com/pages/imagelibrary/w_cragar_streetstar_chrome.jpg

or
Cragar 610c
http://estore.websitepros.com/stores/802805/catalog/Cragar%20610s%2020.JPG

or
Cragar Rallye 373 Chrome
http://www.chromfelgen-shop.de/images/Wheels/Cragar_Classic_Wheels/Cragar_Chrome_Rallye_373.jpg

just buy all three and swap em out daily? :nod:

personally, i think that you should have some "period" rims on it, pegs would look nice, but why not go for the overall era look? since when have you seen a RK's on a cuda? c-c-c-c-combo!

[red245]

Gemeni's or those canistos

[Redwood Chair]

Gemeni's or those canistos

^:oogle:
But But
Wide RWD wheels with 205+ will probably rub unless he rolls the rear arches.:grrr:

[700volts]

I would restore the wheels that are on it, but I'm kind of a purist.

OR

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/helzer/MiscPosts%2001/rb_gunmetal-425x425.jpg

[rancidponymilk]

None of those wheels suit the 1800, they are all too modern, go for something a little more suited to the age of car.

yes, this

[The Aspirator]

Dude I remember when you first got that car painted! The interior is amazing, I hope my amazon can look anywhere close to that good. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

http://volvo1800r.com/images/Dash1.JPG

[Caliwagon]

there is a red 1800 with polished torque thrusts. i dont know what his username is, but the car is HOT.

Bingo:

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/908/saturdaydrive1lx1.jpg

With the black car, though, I'd say go with Torq Thrust D's, but still in 16".

Also, if that pic above is your interior, where did you snag that sweet red carpet? I've been thinking of switching from black carpet to red.

[red245]

^:oogle:
But But
Wide RWD wheels with 205+ will probably rub unless he rolls the rear arches.:grrr:

Roll them!
I would, I'd put gemeni's on anything.

brb putting gemenis on my toaster.

[jld45000]

Dude I remember when you first got that car painted! The interior is amazing, I hope my amazon can look anywhere close to that good. Looking forward to seeing it completed.



Isn't she cute! The dash was actually pretty easy to do. Its just a thin layer of wood glued over the original dash. Then was stained it and clear coated. I can't wait for it to be done either.


The red carpet is what came stock! It was a little dirty but cleaned up well. I love the red/black combo. I think Don T. at www.p1800.com can get all the carpet colors. Give him a call. Nice guy.

[rancidponymilk]

^:oogle:
But But
Wide RWD wheels with 205+ will probably rub unless he rolls the rear arches.:grrr:

there's nothing wrong with rolling the rear arches.

[jld45000]

I wouldn't mind rolling arches as long as it doesn't mess up the paint. Took a picture with my iPhone of the front tire. Its flat but give you an idea of ride height.

http://volvo1800r.com/images/Flattire.JPG

[Qship]

I would choose the Virago, for two reasons:
1) It is distinctly a Volvo wheel.
2) The 1800 body is a chassic elegant shape. Wheels should highlight the car.not he car highlight the wheels.

If the wheels stand out to much, they diminishes the shape of the body.

[manbeard]

I would choose the Viagra, for two reasons:
1) It is distinctly a Volvo wheel.
2) The 1800 body is a chassic elegant shape. Wheels should highlight the car.not he car highlight the wheels.

If the wheels stand out to much, they diminishes the shape of the body.

not all the time. for me, if i see a car with cool rims or ones that stand out it'll grab my attention. then i'll look up and notice the car.

[Baron Fel]

not all the time. for me, if i see a car with cool rims or ones that stand out it'll grab my attention. then i'll look up and notice the car.

+1
there is nothing better than seeing super cool wheels on a beat to **** body either lol

Why is everyone's first choice when looking for wheels factory FWD wheels... so lame

[v tech]

be different and get some rims with a lip or just stay with the virgos with polished lips.

[aStrauss]

virgos

either with polished lips, or Polished like redwoods, or with the same finish as the ones on that white ES

or minilites


have you thiught about mesh wheels at all?

[Redwood Chair]

+1
there is nothing better than seeing super cool wheels on a beat to **** body either lol

Why is everyone's first choice when looking for wheels factory FWD wheels... so lame

#1
Because fwd OEM wheels bolt right up to 140's & 1800E's,and they are made in the same factory as BMW & Benz wheels.
#2
Most after market wheels are crap,and those that aren't are expensive.
#3
Volvo has some sweet wheel designs.

[The Aspirator]

Wait, FWD wheels bolt right up to 1800's? So if I put 1800 front hubs on my amazon then I can bolt up cool wheels easy? Even stock ugly fwd wheels would be better than what I have.

[aStrauss]

oldschool jaguar E-Type wire wheels with 3 spoke spinoffs.

[tomtyres]

TSW Hockenheims.

[tomtyres]

or banded steels!

[V01v0_933k]

I will put this Geminis on once I get them refinished. I test fit them and they looked pretty good. Will need thinner rubber though, or rubbing will ensue.

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=119365

[aStrauss]

like this:

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n468/aStrausskid/random%20cars/26brake_slidefive.jpg

[jld45000]

Well I went out and bought some Volans. Thanks for all the input, I don't think this is the last pair of rims I'll buy for the car. I decided on them because if I decide to try something different they will match up to my cross country pretty well.

It snowed a lot tonight, but I managed to get 2 of the rims on my car and take a photo. Light was bad but here it is. Only problem seems to be that the bearing grease caps interfere with the center caps. Looks like spacers might be next on the list.

http://volvo1800r.com/images/IMG_0117.JPG

[The Aspirator]

They look sweet on that color!

[Redwood Chair]

Forget that modern plastic crap.
Stuff some proper centercaps in there.

<a href="http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh136/redwoodchair/?action=view&current=Bertonewheelwith140centercap.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh136/redwoodchair/Bertonewheelwith140centercap.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[jld45000]

They look sweet on that color!

I agree, they look better than I thought they would!

Good call on the different center caps. I think I'll try to pull one out of the original rims and fit it up. I'll probably still need a bit of a spacer for it though.

[Vol242vo]

Hell yeah! Volans look great on the 1800, get some full body shots with them on when you can please.

[Redwood Chair]

I agree, they look better than I thought they would!

Good call on the different center caps. I think I'll try to pull one out of the original rims and fit it up. I'll probably still need a bit of a spacer for it though.

Tape it up with duct tape so you don't scratch it.
Cut it 3/16"-1/4" behind the drainage hole with a 32tpi hacksaw blade.
Make a large dowell or carve a soft wood stick so it has a round end to set it with,so you don't dent the cap getting it past the wheel centric ring in the wheel.
Edit;
You can get dented caps on E-Bay pretty cheap to practice with.