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[SIAMBLUE]

I wanted to know what is the smallest tyre you could put on a 8j rim,Would a 215 be ok or is that asking too much?I really want to get my speedo back into line with calibration,But the tyres i need are 215/35/18s,
Also i am thinking of selling my Neb for Tritons what do you think?Keep the Nebs or sell them?
NEBULA


TRITON

Edited by SIAMBLUE, 09 April 2005 - 01:35 PM.

[WhiteT5]

I'm sure this'll get moved to cosmetic sometime today, but I'll go ahead and give you my opinion.

Get rid of the Nebulas. Get some Propus's or Triton's.

[prasamin]

I really like the Nebula's, but if you can get your hands on Tritons, then heck yes, get Tritons.

[mAydAy]

Get Tritons, shed the excess weights of the 18"s and get some 17"s, and I'd prefer some 225/40/17"s myself anyways.

-andy

[Gregg]

I like the Nebulas, they are pretty new and not many people have them. Tritons would be nice too, but they look a lot harder to clean.

In regards to tires, you can use 215 on an 8" wide rim, but it makes the tire look a little "stretched" to fit on the rim. 225 is really the best width tire to use.

Also, why on earth would you use 215/35 tire? The load rating is well under what is recommended for our cars, and you are losing .7" of sidewall height by using 215/35 instead of the recommended 205/45 (stock 17" tire size, which is still a little small IMO). You should be running at least 225/35/18 and 225/40/18 would be even better.

[Nebor]

The only good things about tritons is the price. They're like $100 each. But they weigh a ton! They also look like crap. And they're made by some no name crappy aftermarket wheel company for Volvo.

[Geevs]

Aren't the Tritons custom-made for Volvo by BBS? And don't they commands top $$$ compared to other Volvo wheels esp since they are 2/3-piece rims?

[WhiteT5]

I believe the Propus and the Triton get pretty good cash. Here's a pic for inspiration:

[prasamin]

The only good things about tritons is the price. They're like $100 each. But they weigh a ton! They also look like crap. And they're made by some no name crappy aftermarket wheel company for Volvo.

Tell me where you can get them for $100 each, and I'll send you a money order for $50....is that a deal or what? and BBS is not really that crappy!

[Aequitas_Veritas]

I belive the smiley faces hinted at his sarcasm

[VOLVO S70]

both rims look good. but i'd go with the tritons.

[dancetheman]

tritons, even though they are harder to clean

[Nebor]

Tritons are some of the rarest and hottest Volvo wheels. Extremely expensive though. And 2-piece, so extra fun mounting tires.

[97Grand]

If your going for looks, personally, I'd say keep the nebulas. What did these wheels come on, XC90?

[96 t5 wagon]

def tritons

[prasamin]

If your going for looks, personally, I'd say keep the nebulas. What did these wheels come on, XC90?

yup, XC90's 18" Nebs

[98c70turbo]

I would go with the 18" Neds love the way they look

[theunderlord]

Nebula all the way.. Tritons are played out...

[SIAMBLUE]

Well people i know i am going to kick myself,
I had a set of Tritons lined up in Scotland or £700 about US$1350,
Then i was looking on Ebay today and saw a set for Buy it now £550 US$1050,So i sat it out and got them for US$890 what a bargain i thought,All been refurbed,Just need some boots for them,So i am going to go 225/35/18s and sell my Nebs with the 235/40s on them,Then my car should be a bit quicker and the speedo will read true again,
Thanks for all your help lads,Knew i could count on you all,I still love the Nebs though,They just seem to be so brighter than to the Tritons.