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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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What is the size of the stock rims on a 2002 Volvo s60 2.4t fwd? Also where is the best place to buy aftermarket rims?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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the base model of that car had either 15" or 16"
the sport version had either 16" or 17"

ide go to discount tire or Goodyear
Costco sometimes has good deals as well all with warranty's
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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What's the difference between the base 2.4t and the sport 2.4t?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kriegtgod
What's the difference between the base 2.4t and the sport 2.4t?
Fog lights and 16-inch alloy rims.... If i remember correctly
And if you want to find rims at a good price DO NOT LISTEN to the other poster places like that will rape you for everything you got lol ... eBay, Amazon, Craigslist for sweet deals...
I shop for wheels at Next Level Motoring - Custom Car Parts & Accessories!
 

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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Clashez
Fog lights and 16-inch alloy rims.... If i remember correctly
And if you want to find rims at a good price DO NOT LISTEN to the other poster places like that will rape you for everything you got lol ... eBay, Amazon, Craigslist for sweet deals...
I shop for wheels at Next Level Motoring - Custom Car Parts & Accessories!
I don't trust places like craigslist and eBay, I would never trust my life to wheels that are made cheaply in a sweat shop in china.
discount and such are easy because you only need to tell them what the look you want is, you don't need to know what all the numbers in the tire size mean (such as 215-55R16) as well at the bolt pattern, off sett and what the eventual turning radius will be. if you get rims that are too wide you will need to change your steering stops with new smaller ones. you will likely need to add spacers and even a realignment because the way the wheel fits and reacts is different and even in extreme cases new brakes could be necessary because the weight of the wheels can increase so much that the rotary force will prevent stopping as quickly.
it's not as simple as slapping on shiny round things. you need to know how your car will react and why.
and again don't just buy what's cheapest, remember your tires and wheels take the most abuse of any part of your car, if they fail you can very easily die and take others out with you. if you do shop for wheels online only get wheels with warrantees and from trusted tuner companies. never junkyards, Amazon, eBay or craigslist. nothing is guaranteed with these places.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Nichals
I don't trust places like craigslist and eBay, I would never trust my life to wheels that are made cheaply in a sweat shop in china.
discount and such are easy because you only need to tell them what the look you want is, you don't need to know what all the numbers in the tire size mean (such as 215-55R16) as well at the bolt pattern, off sett and what the eventual turning radius will be. if you get rims that are too wide you will need to change your steering stops with new smaller ones. you will likely need to add spacers and even a realignment because the way the wheel fits and reacts is different and even in extreme cases new brakes could be necessary because the weight of the wheels can increase so much that the rotary force will prevent stopping as quickly.
it's not as simple as slapping on shiny round things. you need to know how your car will react and why.
and again don't just buy what's cheapest, remember your tires and wheels take the most abuse of any part of your car, if they fail you can very easily die and take others out with you. if you do shop for wheels online only get wheels with warrantees and from trusted tuner companies. never junkyards, Amazon, eBay or craigslist. nothing is guaranteed with these places.
I some what agree with you but no body was saying to buy cheap wheels ..,.Amazon , eBay and Craigslist all carry name brand wheels such as bbs, axis ,... tsw..... ect now as far as the other stuff your talking about isn't that what a online car forum is for lol
 
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 04:19 AM
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okay, so im still not 100% sure if my s60 is a base or a sport. It currently has fog light covers on it, but it could have fog lights installed. But i do believe my stock rims are at LEAST 16 inches. If they are 16 inches, will these rims work?

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