Static 2009 Volvo S40

[Kelvy]

Hi all, just thought I may as well post a thread to show you my car. It's an '09 Volvo S40 R-Design Sport

[stbk]

Did you have any more photos?

[244Brick]

This has alot of promise. I would've owned one if the lug pattern wasn't stupid

[Kelvy]

I know what you mean about the 5x108 rubbish, very limited wheel choices available. Would a staggered set of 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 look too small on it? (these are 18's) I'm not sure whether to go 18" or go 19".

[philohlean]

Nice! I vote keep it at 18", 19" are too big on this chassis in my opinion. Same goes for the c30. These wheels spaced out a little bit would look clean! Any interior shots?

[244Brick]

I know what you mean about the 5x108 rubbish, very limited wheel choices available. Would a staggered set of 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 look too small on it? (these are 18's) I'm not sure whether to go 18" or go 19".

Good thing is you can run RARI 3pc wheels

[Kelvy]

Philohlean: Thanks man! I'm thinking the 19's would look too big on it too, but if I buy a set of wheels they will have smaller tyre walls and more stretch, so they might look too small. I have 5mm spacers all round on these 18x7.5 Medusas. I haven't got any interior shots yet, I never think of taking any. I'll hoover the car some day and take a few snaps.

244Brick: What is RARI? a way of changing the PCD? Sorry for being stupid lol.

[dharker]

This thing is sick. 19s would be to big though. Get some wide deep dish 18s and your set.

[Kelvy]

Thanks dharker. I agree, 19's would look too big on it. The trouble is trying to find some 5x108 wheels that would suit her, as the 5x108 choices are very limited.

[SebastienPeek]

Just run adapters potentially?

[Kelvy]

I've thought about adapters, but have heard mixed reports. A lot of people complain that they aren't safe, but then again there are loads of people using them...

Anybody got any wheel suggestions? (regardless of bolt pattern)

[philohlean]

No problem man! Definitely stick with 18's, make em wide and go for a 40 profile tire with a milder stretch and you'll be in business . "Rari" wheels as in Ferrari. They have the same bolt pattern as Volvo (5x108), although usually lower offsets (more rwd volvo friendly), although it makes for nice aggressive fitment on the fwd cars.

[P78]

just run (fer)rari wheels

volvo + ferrari wheels = (usually) big win

[Kelvy]

Think I will stick with 18's. When I get wheels, they'll likely be 8.5 or 9's up front and 9.5 or wider in the back. Sometimes the width helps make the wheels look bigger too, probably because the wheel is closer to the arch (fender).

I didn't know about the Ferrari wheels fitting Volvos, learn something new everyday haha

[P78]

5x108