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turbo wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Aaron on
Wednesday, 26 November 1997, at 12:48 a.m.
I was down at the local import wrecking yard today and found a set of 15" Turbo Wheels from the early 80's turbos. I was quoted a price of $125 each. Does anyone know if this is a fair price, if not, what should I expect to pay? The wheels were in good condition.
Re: turbo wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Dirk Mooibroek on
Wednesday, 26 November 1997, at 6:52 a.m.
For that price I have a set of good turbo wheels I will sell you. And I can probably find some decent tires to go on them. Let me know they are perfect!!!
Re: turbo wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Edward Mills on
Sunday, 30 November 1997, at 11:27 p.m.
Where were you 6 weeks ago when I needed wheels? Are these the covered or exposed lug nuts. If Aaron doesn't want them, I may still be interested.
Re: turbo wheels[ALL/1998] posted by James Grabau on
Wednesday, 26 November 1997, at 8:29 a.m.
I would push for $75-$95 per wheel. Wait a while, perhaps no one else will express an interest and he will come down in asking price. I think $125 is too much for a used alloy. There are aftermarket wheels that cost less new when on sale.
Re: turbo wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Topi on
Friday, 28 November 1997, at 8:39 a.m.
Don't pay that much for heavier than steel wheels! They don't look that good, either. They go in too much and if you use 205-60/50-15 tires, one side's rubbeing. Buy a set of NEW TSW EVO or something from TireRack for the same money. Something with more outside off-set, looks better and no rubbing. 19879-80 GT wheels are nice, I think. Only 14" though.
Re: turbo wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Edward Mills on
Sunday, 30 November 1997, at 11:23 p.m.
Don't know where you are and what market is like, but I had been looking in Northern CA for 2 740 5 spoke 15's P/N 1330400(?). (These are different from the 5-spokes for 200 series which have exposed lug nuts.)
Take off and salvage wheels apparently are graded in 3 grades (A,B,C?). The best grade - essentially perfect (when they could be found) were typically quoted at $225/250 each. The lower grade (straight but cosmetic blemishes / curb damage to lips, etc.) were typically $125/150. From checking several sources, these seem to be the going "retail" prices.
If you happen to be on the other end - selling your wheels to one of these "dealers", they typically will offer about $75 for a perfect wheel.
I bought 1 for $175 sight unseen from a "good" yard in Sacramento but was disappointed - it was straight, but it was significantly discolored and had much crud from brake dust.
Based on the above, I would say to offer the guy $300 for the set and settle at $400 if they are indeed perfect (straight is sometimes difficult to tell - best is to put on a spin balancer, next best is to roll wheel on a flat surface and watch for runout).
As to aftermarket wheels, that is most reliable as to getting straight blemish-free wheels at a reasonable price, but selection for Volvo 4.25" bolt circle and Volvo offset (20 mm for 7xx) is poor. Also be careful of wide wheels which generally offset the tire more to outside (smaller offset numerically) to avoid clearance problem on inside (strut, TC rod, chassis or whatever). This may produce problems with outer clearance at full turning of streering especially if you go very wide (225) on tires. The changed offset will also affect steering effort somewhat, although probably negligible on a rear wheel drive.
As to TireRack and DiscountTire, they both generally offer good prices on both tires and wheels and will mount and balance new tires free as part of a package. Depending on your location, the lack of sales tax may offset shipping costs.
Re: turbo wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Mark on
Monday, 1 December 1997, at 12:03 p.m.
I bought 5 turbo wheels for $425. Four good and one had a gouge in it. The tires were "may-pops" and were immediately replaced. What I then learned was that the local tire shop often has trouble using the standard tire machine with Volvo turbo wheels. The mechanic, who I had used before, apologized to me that he had put a new kid on the job and the machine had "let loose" and gouged the already gouged wheel (which was apparently caused by a prior tire installation). He told me that he knew a way to use the machine on the turbo wheels, and the rest of the job went fine, including a reduction in price for gouging my already gouged spare. They fit my 1800ES fine and I like the look (although I am thinking of having them powder-coated to something other than the boring silver-gray). They do not rub with 205's on, though the steering in parking maneuvers is more difficult (no power steering). I know they are much lighter than the stock steel wheels on 1800/120s, but I do not know how they compare with newer steel wheels. Most important, don't pay $100 per and then have the tire shop tear them up while trying to put new tires on. Make sure that they know what they are doing and that the turbo wheels may give them some trouble.
Re: turbo wheels/5 spokers[ALL/1998] posted by Stoney on
Monday, 1 December 1997, at 1:03 p.m.
I had same type of problem and had to find an older tire shop with "manual" mounting machine! Also had older employee who had forgotten more than the other place's entire staff ever knew!
When I came back with a flat-he marked the positions of the valve stem and wheel weights on the tire and emounted within 1/8th of an inch-resulting in no need for rebalancing!
The "experts" at Goodyear shop pop off the wieghts on all flats and then charge you $15 for "rebalancing" a tire that really does not need it if they would take the time to do a proper removal/install job! This place also has the "automatic" type machinery that gouges and chews the wheel edges-after seeing and hearing from several other customers with "difficult" wheels, I've decided that this shop is concerned with "throughput" not "satisfied customers".
Todays lesson is - find and support shops and technicians who care about you and your car-not the green in your pocket!
Re: turbo wheels/5 spokers[ALL/1998] posted by Dennis Nordin on
Thursday, 4 December 1997, at 7:51 p.m.
Volvo charges $325 ea for a new Turbo wheel. A well known chain bought me four of them after they ruined mine. These wheels are very soft and should be changed by hand if at all possible. I had them inspect them up front to verify that they were perfect, and they still put them on a machine!
Beware of places that hang signs up that say they are not responsible for rim damage, the sign is there for a reason, not your protection.
Re: turbo wheels/5 spokers[ALL/1998] posted by Topi on
Saturday, 6 December 1997, at 9:09 p.m.
The problem is not the wheels but the worlds most primitive tire changing equipment! Why don't they hire one of those JLP Moon & Mars trip dudes to design a proper tire machine? Time better spend than going to the place nobody wants to live anyway..... Go to the store with EUROPEAN made machine (not a poor US copy...)and - No Problems! IF you MUST use a US machine, turbo wheels MUST be mounted upside down, face protected with cardboard or inner tube (for scatches). Yes- wheels are very soft! And very weak, too. And very heavy!