I have a '61 544 and a '66 a 122. Will any later model wider Volvo wheels fit? Thank You!
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Phil says: Later model Volvo wheels use a different bolt circle size and will not fit. See our Tech Tip for more information.

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The lug diameter (4 1/2") and maximum offset (4") are the same as the early Ford Mustang -- I currently am running 14x7" Mustang wheels and am having custom 15x7s made by welding the Volvo hubs into stock 15x7" rims by a local specialist (that way I can fit the stock hubcaps). American Racing are a common US alloy fitment, and Cragar SS or Drag Lites will also fit.

Jim adds: As you probably know, Ford rims have +1/2" positive offset (the seating suface of the wheel is 1/2" toward the outside from the center of the wheel), whereas Volvo 4 1/2" bolt circle wheels have about +1". I'm not sure what the 4" figure quoted refers to, but I assume it's "back spacing," the distance from the back of the rim to the seating surface, not a terribly useful number with changes in rim width. Stock PV, 1800S and 122S rims are 4.5" with 3.5" backspacing.

I have American Racing 6X15 (Ford), 3 1/2" backspacing, 1/2" + offset rims on my 544, which do work, but I've had to raise the car 1" to clear the tires, which are 195-65-15 (same diameter as 165-15).The width won't matter when the front wheels are turned under braking, either (especially with 2 200lb.+ people in the front seats), though the narrower rears would be OK. If I use 195-60-15 tires, I could lower the car 2" (!!), but I'd need overdrive (under consideration) to make up for the decreased tire diameter; the car's buzzy enough already. Maybe 185-70s would be OK if you could still get them. Having wider wheels made up with the proper offset seems to be the only (decent) solution. I also worry some about the wimpy rear axles with the extra tire hanging out.