Hi All -


I recently purchased a 2000 C70 HPT Coupe with a 5 spd stick from a Volvo dealer who found it at auction. 39,000 miles and seemingly very well cared for, but I do have a few issues that need attention...

• Wheels - from the picture you can see the ugly wheels that came on the car! I want to go back to OEM 17x7.5 wheels and quality tires. I live in Southern New England. Can I get by on all-season tires or would you recommend snows and two sets of wheels (cha-ching!)? Would you recommend buying used and/or reconditioned wheels? Any ideas where to look?
• Rattles - I've read about the problems with chassis/body/suspension rattles on the web regarding C70 convertibles, but I'm also experiencing consistent noises as I move down the road. Any advice on what to tell my mechanic to look for?
• Sunroof - I had the dealer service the sunroof because it vibrated and shook while going down the road. No real imapct from the repairs. I have no water leaks, but I do get some funky air noises at high speeds (and the car, she does love the high speeds!!!). Any ideas on what I might do to resolve this?

I love the car! I'd been looking for one for months after rush hour claimed my '94 940 (traded the car in great shape needing a hood and fender for a new furnace!). I felt very fortunate to find this one in this condition and close to home. Any and all advice is welcome.

Thanks for the help...R.J.

 

I'm stunned that you don't like those rims, i think they look sweet, especially with the silver paint. I think they look better than stock anyways...

I run two sets of tires, world of difference.

 

Hey Corey -

The wheels may look a little better in photos than in person! They have a very bright chrome look and are not in the best shape. I know two of them are also a tad out of round. Maybe a better look on a Miami Vice ride than this one!

I've had 240's and 940's RWD and never gone with snows. I was thinking that with the FWD I would need them even less. I did just read that summer only tires get too hard to provide good traction in cold weather, but that this is not a problem with high quality all-season tires. Question for you - do you have the snows on steels or do you have two sets of nice rims?

Thanks...R.J.

 

Road noises, my 98 C70 HT, 24k miles had noises from front bushings, sprayed with silicone spray each day 4 5 days for 2 weeks, noise went away. Maybe same with urs.
My metal strip rattles when sunroof closed, no aparent reason. what did the dealer do to urs?

 

U can find the CANISTO original rims on e-bay, $116 - $230 each! There are remanufactured sets now on sale, OEM style. Dealer wants $330 ea. locally!
Warning - be gentle with the seat back releases & seat movement on these 98 -02 C70s, the micro switch that controls the buckets is located in between the top/bottom pivot arms. Replacement a real big problem, I kow, paid dealer $1000 to repair after youngster broke getting out of back seat! Research showed common problem!

 

I have a set of after market fancy rims for the summer tires. I run federal SS 595, even though it is a cheaper tire, they easily out perform my old Pilot Sports.

For the winter time I have the stock alloy rims with Blizzak Studless Ice and Snow tires mounted. Best winter tires ever. You will not believe the difference it makes vs. all season tires. I was not a believer until I tried it. I do so much long distance driving that I wanted to play it safe, and I figured my life was worth the investment.