cheap wheels anywhere???

Springs, shock absorbers, wheels. Questions about this can be asked in this category.

Moderators: jifflemon, coyote1980, Rachel

Post Reply
billy5000
Can tell where the 480 was built
Posts: 308
Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:41 pm
Location: uk.bordon

cheap wheels anywhere???

Post by billy5000 » Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:39 pm

Hi all

im looking for a set or just 2-3 new/partworn 195/55/r15`s

does anyone know of a good website/place/etc where i can pick up some value tyres from as i have 3 that may not pass the mot let alone be safe driving anywhere with them:)

i dont wanna realy lose these chucky beasts but it depends on how it effects the cars look:)if i put smaller ones on(what size is good so it still looks wide and cool

any ideas plzzzzzzzz:)

cheers

sg
480 for life!!
1X)2 tone (silver/green)480ES 92 1.7i (140.000miles)(dead!!!

1x 480 es two tone silver/green 1992 1.7i(126.000)alive!!!godlike:)SOLD:(

hebruins
Can tell where the 480 was built
Posts: 372
Joined: Sat Nov 15, 2003 6:55 pm
Location: The Netherlands
Contact:

Post by hebruins » Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:54 pm

Lots of people go with 195/50/15 because they are much cheaper,but those will look very flat with a lot of wheelarch space. Just stick with the 195/55/15 or go with the 205/50/15 if you want some wider tyre (just as expensive though) :wink:
Volvo 480 GT-Turbo 1995 ~ 321 current
Volvo 480 Turbo 1994 ~ 305 got totalled
Volvo 480 GT-Turbo 1994 ~ 323 sold
Volvo 480 Turbo 1993 ~ 305 sold

User avatar
Ben Harris
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1163
Joined: Wed Apr 30, 2003 5:18 pm
Location: Cambridge, UK
Contact:

Post by Ben Harris » Wed Jan 04, 2006 6:41 pm

Do you think 205/50/15's will fit both front and back without any problems (scrubbing)? Has anyone got them fitted to a lowered car?

Ben.
1998-2003 ... 1981 Austin Mini City
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)

User avatar
VanDerGraaf
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1751
Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:06 pm

Post by VanDerGraaf » Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:22 pm

Mine's not lowered but has 205/50/15 no problems. It's been nearly 18 months so i'd have noticed by now!
08 Renault Laguna III Sport Tourer 2.0T 4 wheel steering madness
00 Citroën XM ES9 V6 incredible

Previously:
00 W210 Mercedes E430 V8 estate LPG .....wünderbar!
00 W210 Mercedes E320cdi estate dead, eaten alive
95 Citroën XM 2.5 TD estate dead
95 Citroën XM 2.1 TD stolen/dead
'97 Saab 9000 Aero gone
Vase Green '94 Twin Pipe 480 Turbo
"Scar", Vase Green '94 Turbo dead
"Green Goblin" '93 Turbo Auto PITA, dead
Grey '88 ES dead
Steel Grey '93 480 Turbo sold and believed dead

billy5000
Can tell where the 480 was built
Posts: 308
Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:41 pm
Location: uk.bordon

Post by billy5000 » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:49 pm

Hi all

i dont mind dropping a size 55/50 but whats the best price youve been quoted??:)
for cheapys:)

and is there much of any differance in driving(comfort)?

205 is ok but alittle more expense:(

damn wheels::)

sg

cheers
480 for life!!
1X)2 tone (silver/green)480ES 92 1.7i (140.000miles)(dead!!!

1x 480 es two tone silver/green 1992 1.7i(126.000)alive!!!godlike:)SOLD:(

billy5000
Can tell where the 480 was built
Posts: 308
Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:41 pm
Location: uk.bordon

Post by billy5000 » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:25 pm

Hi all


sorted for a wheel got a 195/55/r15 toyo?or something for £47 with all inclusive i.e fitting/valve/disposing of old one etc etc


cheers all
:D


sg
480 for life!!
1X)2 tone (silver/green)480ES 92 1.7i (140.000miles)(dead!!!

1x 480 es two tone silver/green 1992 1.7i(126.000)alive!!!godlike:)SOLD:(

Post Reply