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240 Virgo rims on an 850 850

posted by  Green Lantern on  Tue Aug 10 08:29 CST 2004
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Hello all,

I have a set of 5 spoke virgo rims from an early 1980's 242 ti that I want to install on a 1997 850. Can this be done? Are the bolt patterns the same?

Thanks for the help ahead of time.

Greg
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1982 242 GLT, 1982 244 GL, 1983 242ti, 1983 244ti, 1984 244ti, 1986 245 DL, 1991 245








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    240 Virgo rims on an 850 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Rob A on  Tue Aug 10 21:18 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    The offset of the 240 wheels is 25 whereas the offset of the 850 wheels is 43, if memory serves. The bolt pattern is the same. The substantial difference in offset will change your suspension geometry and, who knows, might make your car dangerous.

    I just sold a set of 740 wheels (same 25 offset) to buy S80 wheels (same 43 offset) to put on my S70. Ended up with the right wheels for an additional expense of EUR 5 (about $6)...

    HTH,

    R
    '99 S70 2.0 na 236KKm
    '89 745 378Kkm








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    240 Virgo rims on an 850 850

    posted by  tanker on  Tue Aug 10 09:33 CST 2004
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    The offset for RWD and FWD are different. I'm not familiar with the 240 Virgo rim, but I would bet the offset will place the wheel too far out into the wheel well. The bolt pattern is the same, so if you already have the Virgo wheel, you can try it. I tried the same thing with a set of IPD Evolution wheels from my 240. They bolt on, but stick waaayyy out.

    Good Luck!







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