Been looking for some time at getting wider rims for my '63 544. It seems I'm up against trying to maintain the originality, the price for aftermarket Volvo steel rims, and going completely aftermarket with an alloy.

I love the red "V" of my hubcaps but they're really noisy and click at low speeds. I think they flex a bit when driving. I've heard of people widening the 4" rim and Skandix makes an in-house 5.5" rim that accepts the trim rings and the red "V" hubcap. Very pricey and still just a steel rim.

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/suspension-steering/rims-wheels/rim-steel-55x15-et10-slot-design/1056400/

I do like the look of the Kronprinz rims. They're 5.5" and at the proper offset. They fill out the wheel well nicely. Again, still pricey and still steel.

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/suspension-steering/rims-wheels/rim-steel-55x15-et10-kronprinz-design-with-stainless-hub-cap-with-wheel-nut/1055579/

I like some of the 6-7" American Racing wheels and Cragers. I've read on here as long as you keep under 3.4" inch backspacing they should work. I'm sure there are some opinions on this.

Is it worth widening the wheels? Any experience with the ones mentioned above?