Noob questions: Alloys and ECU flash

[Armageus]

Look for some used genuine wheels and get them refurbished in black or whatever colour you want, rather than buying terrible aftermarket wheels. It'll probably cost less and you can be sure of fit.

eg https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/pdf/c30/C30PDFPriceListMY08.pdf - page 3 - 17" Serapis are similar to (and IMO nicer than) the 5 spokes you posted earlier.
or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-X-VOLV...350661?hash=item287a961f85:g:9K8AAOSwfypcnj82 (overrpiced for used wheels IMO - probably drop on some for £150 a set (with little/no tyre life left) if you can wait

A much better idea, and can't believe this post has been ignored.

If kept stock colour, then I wouldn't even bother declaring them to your insurer.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/0630-Vol...rbished-Original-Equipment-Wheel/173866358135

Is another 5 spoke volvo option

 

[area51]

Another one to look at do ford wheel fit!!! Uses same stud pattern but has ford based might be using same hubs?

 

[BUDFORCE]

Can I ask a stupid question?

(on top of the multiple questions already lol)

The current tyres on my volvo are definately 205/60/16

However when I get a tape measure and physically measure the rim diameter (at least what visually appears to be edge to edge from the side, where the metal turns to tyre), it is exactly 17", is that normal?

 

[area51]

Can I ask a stupid question?

(on top of the multiple questions already lol)

The current tyres on my volvo are definately 205/60/16

However when I get a tape measure and physically measure the rim diameter (at least what visually appears to be edge to edge from the side, where the metal turns to tyre), it is exactly 17", is that normal?

Hi must be 16's lol or would be like hoola hoops going down the road!!! Will be stamped on edge of rim sizes with ETRO stamps the 16" will be on inside edge where tyre bead sits so hence 16" tyre fits 16" rim

Can I ask a stupid question?

(on top of the multiple questions already lol)

The current tyres on my volvo are definately 205/60/16

However when I get a tape measure and physically measure the rim diameter (at least what visually appears to be edge to edge from the side, where the metal turns to tyre), it is exactly 17", is that normal?

hi what year is your as upto a 07 plate peugeot wheels fit https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Volvo/S60 (2000 - 2010).html looking at it ford wheels fit as it's ford based just a slight difference as talking about a hub pin which will be for locating.


Later ones use Ford and Jag but don't think want Transit wheels? https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Volvo/S60 (2010 - ).html some nice puppies like RS ones!

S60R use more Pug/Citroen https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Volvo/S60R (2003 - 2010).html

 

[BUDFORCE]

I'm not going to go mental honest.

The stock wheels on the car are these ugly silver 7 spoke things, so they have to go. Plus Evans halshaw put Nexen tyres on and they are not great, so I'll kill two stones with one bird, likely go continental premium contact 6 or one of the Michelin pilot sports, haven't decided yet.

I'm getting a little boot lip spoiler which is in the post but wasn't expensive at all. I can tape that on so easy peasy.

I'm putting reverse parking sensors in (doing that Saturday) just basic audio alert ones, wire them up to the reverse light.

The remap.... I'm not even 100% sure I'll do it, I probably..will...but...

And that's it, promise!

 

[BUDFORCE]

Not the greatest photo sorry was in a rush this mornign, but to give you an idea.

Parking sensors are in an working. Bootlip spoiler and wheels done. Not that you can really see in that photo, but I put little chrome exhaust tips on, they are subtle but a nice and very cheap touch I think.

Wheels, in the end went for 17" over stock 16". A lot of me wishes I'd been a bit braver and gone 18", the ride is completely fine on the 17's, I notice some slight tramlining and notice the small bumps a bit more, but really it's nothing. I went for Michelin pilto sport 3's and they are very good, best car tyre I have had to date.

Cosmetically I am done now. Next remap......

I am still not 100% on this but been doing some digging, apparently Polestar are the go to for Volvo owners, although not cheap. Other than the one recommend one this thread (superchips on page one will do 180bhp from 150), someone else recommended Celtic Tuning which will do a stage one up to 209bhp which seems a pretty huge jump, but if anything that is putting me off those guys being such a large increase, although they claim its fine on stock components.

I am still doing my homework on this though. Although I'll take any recommendations on board.

 

[BUDFORCE]

Got the Polestar ECU map in the end 150 up to 180 bhp, was expensive as I had to get it done by an official Volvo dealership, but it's Volvo approved and doesn't affect your warranty (not that I have any) so chances are it shouldn't cause problems.

Only thing I will say it the performance is subtle, throttle response is slightly improved, and the where the power used to flatten out about 4000rpm prior it is still picking up, up to about 5500rpm. But really, I was pretty underwhelmed.

Good thing though, and in contrary to some of the scaremongering earlier in this thread about insurance costs, is although I had to change insurers I actually got my annual cover cheaper with someone else, so thats a bonus.

I'm am 100% done with this car now in terms of modifications.