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Newbie Factory Wheel Guide...OMG its huge SORRY! nf56k!!!!!!

in the 1st list. does anyone know what size the tire is mounted on that gemini??????
any info or pictures of other geminis with tires is MUCH APPRECIATED.
thank you.
 
Anyone have some pics of Pegs?:oops: I know that's Volvo blasphemy, but I've got a good idea of what they look like. Are they the huge 5-spokes you see on a lot of V70R's?
 
Retro/Old skool list
Remember the early steel wheels in all their renditions.
Solid,slotted,rectangular slotted.
Thicker hubs on wagons.
Early cars were ford pattern 5 x 4 & 1/2".

1967 onward = [5 x 108 mm or 5 x 4 & 1/4]

Early 140 / 1967-1970 = 15 x 4.5 x 40et
for tire [165 R 15 for sedans - 175 R 15 for wagons and the 164 {80 profile}]

Oval slotted cut outs for brake ventilation.
<a href="http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh136/redwoodchair/145%20Volvo/?action=view&current=volvowheel.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh136/redwoodchair/145%20Volvo/volvowheel.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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Late 140 wheel at 15 x 5 x 40et
PN # 684000

1971 - 1974 140 / 15 x 5 x 40et [165 R 15 Michelin XZX]

71-wheel.jpg


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71-73 1800 E & ES PN684001@15 x 5.5 x 40et
also found on the 164 E 71-74

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A one year one car only 140 steel wheel with early 240 offset.
1975 164 E #1221482 @15 x 5.5 x 25et
Rectangular cut outs for brake ventilation.

75-164Wheel1.jpg


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The early 1800 Robergel French made wire wheels PN# 279251

The Dunlop steel rim/magnesium hub in 15 x 5 & 15 x 5.5
5" dunlop rim is PN 282393
AKA The 71-1800 alloy cloverleaf.

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140/1800E accessory wheels.

ATS classics at 15 x 5.5 x 32et.


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At 13.2lbs they are the lightest RWD Volvo wheels.

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<a href="http://s255.photobucket.com/user/redwoodchair/media/Volvo%20Wheels/140ATSWheel16_zpsbf083ab8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh136/redwoodchair/Volvo%20Wheels/140ATSWheel16_zpsbf083ab8.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 140ATSWheel16_zpsbf083ab8.jpg"/></a>

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Early 240 steel wheels @ 14 x 5.5 x 25et with the uber rare GT stainless centercap.

<a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=244&u=12797741" target="_blank" ><img src="http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/79/77/41/240_vo10.jpg" border="0" alt="Image hosted by servimg.com" /></a>
 
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i remember a few of those on r-sport exculsive cars. so maybe its a factory r-sport option? i dont even think they have a name.

edith: its been a while since i saw my name under this post in the forum, lol.
 
edith #2: they dont have a name and they arent r-sport, they are 260 specific. your volvo part number is # 12229360
and they are 14X (god this is stretching it now) 5.5? 6?"

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thanks to ken (redwood chair) for clearing up the part number!
 
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jumpy said:
i remember a few of those on r-sport exculsive cars. so maybe its a factory r-sport option? i dont even think they have a name.

edith: its been a while since i saw my name under this post in the forum, lol.
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Jumpy's right;that was before the name game.
260 'Lego' ,PN1229360 ,5 1/2 Jx14x20 ,13.32 lb

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And the other " LEGO' wheel.

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how wide does that thing look to you, red, i havent seen a set of those in forever and i forget...its 6" right?
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14x5.5x20 because 185 was the deal with 2xx stock.
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Link to wheel information.

http://www.240.se/falg/

240 Gl Corona # 1228370

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early GT- 20 spoke 14x 5&1/2 J x 20
pn1229535

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Except for Virgos @15x6x20 and 195-60-15
Some rough Virgo weights;
German made=17.5 lbs
PN # 1272356
Norwegian made=18.25 lbs
PN # 1272356

virgo_16.jpg


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240 classic [Scorpius] multi x @ 14 x 6 x 15et
PN# 3529180
{Weight is 12-13lbs.}

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700 10 spoke Sirius 15x6x25 et ,pn1329603 Germany,15.5 Lb
Early style the elusive NOVA with machined spokes,and lip,pn1229998 Norway

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Pegasus commonly known as 'Desones '
V6-780 15 spoke are 15x6x25 ,pn3516303-6950 gm/15.32 lb

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240 Turbo Wheel, polished German Virgo Part # 1272356 ,15x6x20 ,@ 17.5 Lb

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Remember you MUST mount tires on Virgos with the wheels upside down,as the drop for the tire bead is at the back of the rim to create the lip.
The wheel machine will stall,and bend the wheel if it is not inverted.
The tire changing machine with the rim clamp claws that hold the wheel is best because the 5 spokes of the wheel will be in conflict with the 4 expanding pads,and the spokes will likely be damaged.

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700 Omega, 15x6x25 16 lb

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Draco Part # 1330400 ,15x6x25 ,16 lb 2 Oz ,700 Turbo Wheel

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Gemini 16 x 7 x 20 et. 17.25 Lbs

<a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=488&u=12797741" target="_blank" ><img src="http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/12/79/77/41/a_gem_10.jpg" border="0" alt="Image hosted by servimg.com" /></a>

Gemini centercap.
This cap takes a special tool,and it screws onto the wheel.

<a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=497&u=12797741" target="_blank" ><img src="http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/12/79/77/41/a_gem_19.jpg" border="0" alt="Image hosted by servimg.com" /></a>

1989 -1991 4 cyl Turbo 780 Bertone Multi X 15x7x20mm et @17lbs

<a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=246&u=12797741" target="_blank" ><img src="http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/79/77/41/700_mx11.jpg" border="0" alt="Image hosted by servimg.com" /></a>

Two types of 700 center covers.
The short prong ones only fit on the 15 spoke V6 Bertone wheels.
The tall prong covers fit the 10 spoke, Multi X and some other 700 alloys.

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Multi-X are 15x7x20.

And those are the pre 1979 262C alloys.
 
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I have Omegas on my 760, but I'm thinking about swapping on Tritons... What do you think?

Oh... and I think Titans are the sexiest wheels ever produced by Volvo. They'd be my #1 pick if they looked anything CLOSE to good on 760s...
 
jumpy said:
edith #2: they dont have a name and they arent r-sport, they are 260 specific. your volvo part number is 1128491-6 and they are 14X (god this is stretching it now) 5.5? 6?"

262C.jpg
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Those are the factory rims my car came with!!! so they were on '76 244 GL's here. I have 10 of them in my shed in immaculate condition, and 1 in my boot with the original spare tire!!

they are 14x5.5 and are VERY lightweight wheels, and are very strong, almost impossible to buckle.
 
big update on page one. i dont think there are any five lug wheels i missed, but if i did, you know what to do, post a pic and a name.

sizes and stuff are still in the works.
 
jumpy said:
big update on page one. i dont think there are any five lug wheels i missed, but if i did, you know what to do, post a pic and a name.

sizes and stuff are still in the works.
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you've still got Sirius rims incorrectly labled as Nova.
 
Dang. Anybody know what sizes Zeus's came in?

<a href="http://vparts.autowebaccessories.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://vparts.autowebaccessories.com/store/images/vparts/wheelZeus.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>
 
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