Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

So what's the deal with these wheels???

Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Question So what's the deal with these wheels???

Who knows what direction these wheels are suppose to face. I know the tires are the main thing but I'm just wondering?

Are they suppose to go this way???


Or this way???
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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I dont think it matters which way the wheels go so much as it does tires if they are directional. However, there MAY be brake cooling advantages to having them properly oriented. The way they are on the silver car, if i had to guess, would provide better brake cooling. Plus, I have seen more cars with them that way than the way you have them on the red car.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Actually they face different directions on each side mine, meaning if you pretend that the holes are arrows pointing right, all four of the wheels would be in the same direction. I believe it's called one of those non-directional wheels.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 06:30 AM
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OK, I get it, all of the wheels are the same. So, on the drivers side they are one way and the passenger side they are reversed. Why didn't I think of that?

I guess I assumed that the wheels were reverse pattern for the other side. Thanks for MC92, I have lost countless hours of sleep trying to figure out why people would swap their wheel direction. LOL
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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boy!!!! lol
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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I think you're due a nap rspi.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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I hope you've changed the air in your tires. Winter's coming up and you shouldn't wait to replace the summer air. The life of your tires depend on it.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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The wheels are cast one way. They look like they are on backwards on one side of the car. There is nothing you can do. Just always drive in the right lane and nobody will know.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Hey Hey Hey, I know it was a DAA moment, now lighten up before I demand the thread be deleted. LMBO!!!
 

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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Ah come on rspi....

vote for sticky!!?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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One of the reasons I do not like Columbas. That always bothered me about them when I had them on my 94 Turbo. One side goes one way and the other side the other way. I have to admit it took me a little while to figure it out too though.
 
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