Volvo 850-T5R and Milano Wheels

[Phil Gicante <pggicant@domain.elided>]

Good afternoon,

To all of those interested in the Volvo 850 vs. Milano debate, it
appears that Alfa has the answer for those of us who live beyond the
borders of North America.  An April issue of AutoCar claims that Alfa
has upped the power of the 3.0 to 260 bhp, and is going to be added to
the 156 and badged the 156 Quadrifoglio.  Its aimed to compete against
the M3 and Audi S4... SOme external modifications as well, which include
really cool new headlight units.........  Apparently Alfa is trying to
market the Quadrifoglio badge as an equivalent to the M, or S brand of
BMW and Audi respectively...........

For my '89 Milano Gold however, I have a simpler question..... the tread
on my 195-60 14's is almost bare, and I'm probably going to up the wheel
size and get new tires all at once... From all reports, 205-50 15s
should fit no problem, but what if I go up to 16s?... Will a 215-40 16
fit under the wheel well of a Gold?  I thought that there would be more
clearance under the Verde, but a post about a week ago claimed that this
wasn't the case........ My car isn't lowered, but one side sags lower
than the other, so I'm guessing new springs are in order as well, so it
will eventually be dropped............. As well, in a recent AutoItalia
mag, there was a 155Q4 decked out with 17' Zender Milano wheels. They
look identical to the O.Z.. wheels found on the SZ. Anybody have a clue
who might carry these wheels? They don't appear on either the Tire
Rack's, or DIscount Tire's web pages.........

Thanks for all help and suggestions in advance.... And yes, any Toronto/
Southwestern Ontario digesters know of a good place to purchase
wheel/tire combinations?.......

Philip Gicante
London, Ontario, Canada

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