Hit pothole, is this tire + rim toast ? 96 850

Post by **rollin_home** » 23 Feb 2011, 19:29

Hi ,

Our 850 hit a pothole today , the tire was new and the rim was servicable.

Rim: Can you please tell me if the rim looks like it can be used again. Looks are not so important, so I was thinking that the edge of the rim could be hammered out and it may hold a tire.
If anybody knows where I can get another rim, please let me know .

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Tire: I have no idea but can a tube be put in that tire and can the tire be re-used. The picture shows 2 small
cuts in the sidewall of the tire, my guess is that its toast but I thought I would ask if using a tube is an option when the tire is damaged like this one is :

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Thank you.

Tim
in NYS

Post by **jblackburn** » 23 Feb 2011, 19:35

The tire is dead. You don't want to risk patching that and then have it blow out on you and lose control. (I've had a blowout before - it's not fun).

The rim might be OK if it will balance out and hold air.

brady55 · Post by **brady55** » 23 Feb 2011, 19:37

looks like they are both toast. you can get one on ebay or a local junkyard if you are quick enough.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-96-VOLVO-850-RIM-WHEEL-15-INCH-OEM-PS1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e61b27810QQitemZ130488104976QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

JPC412 · Post by **JPC412** » 23 Feb 2011, 19:42

That looks pretty bad. There is a big chunk missing off the lip and I doubt a tire would be able to seal itself to that rim. I wouldn't even go through the trouble to try fixing it. Just scrap it and find another rim. Scrap value is about $10 for alloys.

Check your local Craigslist. Those rims are very common and can be had for at least $35-60 dollars each. Depending on condition. Ebay for sure has them in the 5 lug bolt pattern. If looks aren't that important like you said, a steel wheel would do the job for even cheaper.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 24 Feb 2011, 06:05

That wheel is named Cetus and it is the most common of all Volvo wheels. Check with member Confused Al, I think he may have a set on his parts car.

...Lee

ChiNorm · Post by **ChiNorm** » 24 Feb 2011, 09:29

Try Erie Vo-vo for an exact replacement.

Post by **confused_al** » 24 Feb 2011, 10:55

Where are you located?

Post by **rollin_home** » 24 Feb 2011, 19:57

I am at top of the Garden State Pkwy exit 172.

Post by **Pauloil** » 24 Feb 2011, 20:03

http://strandbergauto.com/
good quick service
volvo wheels have a number on the inside of them and you can match to one listed on their site
tire is toast

Post by **rollin_home** » 24 Feb 2011, 20:55

Thanks everybody. Numbers are 6.5jx15x43 6040 k11 9140545