I posted in the past, but wanted to see if there is any further info I can get: 2006 xc70 with 17" wheels. My wheels are so corroded, that no refinisher (that I could find) would touch them. That said, I need wheels. What models/ years are a direct replacement for my wheels? There are so many Volvo models and I know that the wheels are not interchangeable. That said..any suggestions on after market wheels that won't break my wallet?

If you decide to use aftermarket wheels, find out if the wheels need special lug bolts.

I purchased some really nice wheels fro a reputible dealer and did not find out about non-Volvo lug nuts until the tires and wheels were installed, I am quite unhappy about the nuisance this causes.

Try local junk yards first, usually $50-80 each. So long as they come from an XC70, you should be in great shape and not have to worry about offset.

Save the old rims for salty days.

Hi,

I believe it might be possible to shop like a designer or something like an engineer .
If you gather enough information about the existing wheels then find something in someone’s catalog.

Mainly you the need to start with the bolt pattern circular diameter and an offset dimension to clear the brake calipers.
As we know the tire size will tell us the limits of the wheel well opening for operation.
The tire size establishes the required load capacity too.

The learning part is to define your few perimeters needed and then shop specifications in catalogs.
Engineering is mostly getting ideas out of the vendors cataloging them.
When done, they hand over their perimeters to marketing bean counters and their counterparts.
These people select styles that they do research on to find out what their customers might get 😍dreamy eyes 👀 over.
That will be your department when it comes to that.

You can find out about rim companies right from tire shops.
Only thing is, they are retailers or your-tail people.
It can depend on how you want to spend on your limitations.

If it was me I would try two things as a start. https://www.wheel-size.com/size/volvo/xc70/2006/
for specifications to find new options.
It’s amazing how many interests there are to reinvent the wheel.
Also junkyards have great cross references among many makes and with the same wheel makers.
Junkyards are great sources as they can discount somewhere above scrapping rates paid out.


When it comes to rims and tires for production one company’s back wants to get to scratch the others grippers. 🥴🥴
Don’t be surprised it they ask, “How many units are you interested in producing or are you looking for current production models we can support you with? That question is used on the parts hunters department. You can be your own department there too.
If you buy enough tires they will even put your name on the sidewalls. 😊



I’m in a similar flux with a Nissan Leaf that comes with thin tires and 17 inch rims. My first adjustment.
I just purchased this 2015 for $5,100 to bring me around into the 21st century.
The newest thing I have is a 1993 240.
It was an estate sale auction so it’s definitely an “as is” deal because the previous owner isn’t talking. 🙁

It’s amazing how two numbers or letters like SS (super sport) SE (special edition-limited or this SL (standard luxury) on a car wiggles the fingers on a wallet.

I Just learned about an SV model today. “V” ?
The tires vary $40-50 each just between ratings for speed and temperature. V versus H?
I think the 240s have all used H.
A 16 inch rim can handle the same load originally according to Costco. The Tires seem more popular too.

This car out weighs my 240 by a thousand pound's but thinner tires.
Surprisingly to me how much Smaller a car can be but heavier it is. Definitely not armored.
Good thing it’s staying “in town.”
That BS can go out the windows if one drives sanely.
For a LEAF, that’s truly an “around the town” car by design, got all sparkled up by some numerous sales divisions antagonisms.

I will get to realize want it means to be going high tech on the cheap versus an outrageous depreciation with Tesla.
The PO has two garage chargers. The Tesla car was gone.
Heirloom or repossessed?👀 A Devil is in the details unknown. 🫣

7 years ago the Leaf was $30,000
Im feeling this in, as how much can go bad in 50,000 miles besides the batteries that shows 75 % healthy.
I hope this does not turn into a Missouri statement “Show Me!”😬

Happy hunting.

Phil