Will Cetus rim work for my 2000 V70 XC wagon?

Mike1994Wagon · Post by **Mike1994Wagon** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:46

Need verification, whether Cetus rims (model 9140545) will work for my 2000 V70 XC wagon? My understanding, is that the Cetus rim is 5 bolt pattern, with 43mm offset, 15 inch X 6.5 inch. I will need to mount tires 205/65/R15 94T. I believe it will fit properly, perhaps not running the center cap, which is OK for snow tire usage, but I am looking to see if there would be problems (i.e. Cetus rim I believe is thinner, would the weight of the V70 XC wagon be a problem, will the 43mm offset of the Cetus rim be OK for the 2000 V70 XC wagon?).
Thanks,
Mike

Post by **misha** » 08 Dec 2019, 11:15

They will fit fine.

Post by **abscate** » 08 Dec 2019, 12:49

Running them on the 1999 S70 fine. Thats a FWD vehicle so the rear wheel clearance may be different on your XC

Post by **E Showell** » 15 Dec 2019, 05:18

Plus, they are the best looking Volvo wheel available.

Post by **abscate** » 15 Dec 2019, 08:41

E Showell wrote: 15 Dec 2019, 05:18 Plus, they are the best looking Volvo wheel available.

This can’t possibly be the start of a long thread

Post by **cn90** » 15 Dec 2019, 10:38

Probably OK for 2000 XC model.
There are threads on the internet FYI:

https://www.ipdusa.com/techtips/10010/w ... lvo-models

viewtopic.php?f=39&t=59248

Post by **abscate** » 15 Dec 2019, 12:20

Neptune’s and Poseidon’s for wet areas

Zeus and Pegasus in higher elevations

I found I was always lost in the city with my Atlantias

Post by **scot850** » 15 Dec 2019, 12:32

I ran 15 " rims on my 98 V70XC as the is what came as standard. Biggest issue is the offset and 43mm is that. FWD cars are more of an issue at the rear due to the parking brake cable routing.

Main thing to watch for is Tire rubbing at front when turning and rear on inner fenders. On AWD rear also watch for the rims rubbing on the rear subframe when suspension is fully extended.

On my 2000 V70R I run 225/45/17 tires. Only issue is the offset on the rims are 49mm so they can snag on the rear on full extension. As I don't jump the car it has not been an issue.

Last thing to be aware of is if going from a larger diameter rim to smaller is watch for caliper fouling on the inside of the rim . Again on your car don't think that should be am issue.

Why not run center caps? Doe the rear axles sit too far out? Didn't have any issue on the R or V70XC.

Neil.

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Post by **abscate** » 15 Dec 2019, 19:31

volvolugnut wrote: 15 Dec 2019, 16:11 Wait for it... Steelies for Pittsburgh!
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