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[850Rawesome]

Are these original "R" wheels?

[Fake-R]

No, They're Tethys, found on the S60's.

[sacrifice]

Fake-R, on 12 December 2011 - 05:57 PM, said:

No, They're Tethys, found on the S60's.

This. The only wheels that would be considered oem R wheels for the p1 body styles are "Titans" and "Volans". p2 Rs came with 17" or 18" "Pegasus" wheels.

[devolv]

Just for the sake of completeness, sacrifice left out the the Gen 1 S70R(Europe) / V70R.
Satellites with the "R" emblem.



all three are very similar, and the evolution goes from

Titans(850 T5-R) --> Satellites (V70R)* --> Pegasus (P2-R) *

*"R" emblem on wheels

[850Rawesome]

sacrifice, on 12 December 2011 - 06:00 PM, said:

This. The only wheels that would be considered oem R wheels for the p1 body styles are "Titans" and "Volans". p2 Rs came with 17" or 18" "Pegasus" wheels.

Thanks.
I'm a newbie to the Volvo but do I have p1 or p2 Rs body styles?
Thanks

[devolv]

Neither. 850 would be considered as Gen.1. Which both the V70R(1998-2003) and 850 fall under.

Gen 1 = 850, S70, V70, C70, XC70
P1 = S40 (2005+), C30, C70 (2006+), V50
P2 = S80, S60, V70 (2004+), XC70 (2004+), XC90

[sacrifice]

you would have a p1 body style. I dont want to clutter your thread with info so take a look at this link for more info- http://www.___.com/volvo-p2-platform

[850Rawesome]

So are my wheels have the same specs as an original wheels? They are 17" and the tires are 225 45R 17

I'm glad I've found this forum. Thanks again for the info.

[sacrifice]

devolv, on 12 December 2011 - 06:17 PM, said:

Neither. 850 would be considered as Gen.1. Which both the V70R(1998-2003) and 850 fall under.

Gen 1 = 850, S70, V70, C70, XC70
P1 = S40 (2005+), C30, C70 (2006+), V50
P2 = S80, S60, V70 (2004+), XC70 (2004+), XC90

Correct. For arguments sake many people just consider it either a p1 or p2 platform.

850Rawesome, on 12 December 2011 - 06:21 PM, said:

So are my wheels have the same specs as an original wheels? They are 17" and the tires are 225 45R 17

I'm glad I've found this forum. Thanks again for the info.

I believe volans are 7" wide and tethys are 7.5" wide.

[devolv]

sacrifice, on 12 December 2011 - 06:21 PM, said:

you would have a p1 body style. I dont want to clutter your thread with info so take a look at this link for more info- http://www.___.com/volvo-p2-platform

That's incorrect sacrifice, P1 is the newer S40, C30, C70, V50 also known as Ford C1 Platform for Small Family Car. The P1 Platform is actually younger than the P2 platform that originated from the first S80, the P1 platform were first introduced in 2005 and still is being used today for the Mazda 3, new Focus ST, and the upcoming XC30.

Volvo 850s and S70s never really had a clear platform name, which was introduced when Ford started classifying and amalgamating their chassis designs amongst their brands at the time.

[Swag Swag]

devolv, on 12 December 2011 - 06:17 PM, said:

Neither. 850 would be considered as Gen.1. Which both the V70R(1998-2003) and 850 fall under.

its also called the P80 platform

[devolv]

questjah, on 12 December 2011 - 07:18 PM, said:

its also called the P80 platform

Interesting. Something you learn everyday. P80, alone, don't stick platform with it or else you're referring it to the newer D3/P80 Ford Platform.

[andyb5]

IPD refers to the 850/x70s as P80s.

[Swag Swag]

andyb5, on 12 December 2011 - 07:45 PM, said:

IPD refers to the 850/x70s as P80s.

yeah they do, maybe its a pre-ford thing, but ive always associated P80 with 850's/x70's

http://www.ipdusa.co...odelbrowser.asp

[brad850]

Your paint looks perfect

[mrtl321]

brad850, on 13 December 2011 - 01:58 AM, said:

Your paint looks perfect

It looks amazing, and welcome

[850Rawesome]

Yes this car was in storage since 2007 and being in Orange County,CA keeps this car in great shape. I just bought it last week for my wife and now I would love a black or white one for myself.

Here are some more pictures.

[cruzer555]

850Rawesome, on 12 December 2011 - 06:21 PM, said:

So are my wheels have the same specs as an original wheels? They are 17" and the tires are 225 45R 17

I'm glad I've found this forum. Thanks again for the info.

Do those rub? I'm pretty sure the size those came with were 215/45s...? (someone verify this perhaps)

[project_850]

cruzer555, on 13 December 2011 - 02:19 AM, said:

Do those rub? I'm pretty sure the size those came with were 215/45s...? (someone verify this perhaps)

My original spare Volan from 1997 is clad with 205/50/17 Pirelli.

[850Rawesome]

Yes when I take a sharp turn in the parking lot. I think these came with 205/45s but the tires are almost brand new so I'll change back to an original specs when it's time for some new tires. But I do like the way 225/45s look on this wagon.