Lukes E30 Tech 2 Sport. Diamond Schwartz Black

[Rav335uk]

Another one run off the zone, WTF!!!

The guy obviously was looking for answers, and all I can see is slating abuse.
Is this what's happening in here now???
I though threads like this were discussed, and people were saying that being helpful would be the future??

Well done lads.

[Jhonno]

Another one run off the zone, WTF!!!

The guy obviously was looking for answers, and all I can see is slating abuse.
Is this what's happening in here now???
I though threads like this were discussed, and people were saying that being helpful would be the future??

Well done lads.

Meh.. If he's gonna throw his toys out the pram over tyres..

[Jhonno]

Don't let anyone put you off sharing your car here, there are plenty who will enjoy reading your updates. Unfortunately the zone has a stigma attached, where if your car isn't standard or wearing OE mods it gets slated.

Wouldn't say OE mods or standard.. Can think of many cars far from OE/OE mods that didn't get slated

see, I'm all for doing mods and it is a learning curve.. but fitting the wrong profile tyres is a bit odd.. bigger wheels yes! but fitting the wrong tyres to try and make your standard rims look bigger is odd.. and it won't help the car's handling especially on a genuine sport! if you had an old howler of a 316 I'd say 'go nuts'..

it's not really a 'mod'.. it's just using the wrong part! (akin to saying 'well the windows weren't tinted enough for my liking but a fiat panda's are so I fitted fiat panda glass in my E30!')

Not saying I agree with what he has done.. Just saying it could be worse. I think it looks retarded. 205/50 is the lowest I'd go.

[Rav335uk]

That's your opinion John, but what i'm saying is be helpful rather than driving some newbie away, it's not difficult to help.

[Jhonno]

That's your opinion John, but what i'm saying is be helpful rather than driving some newbie away, it's not difficult to help.

John?

I think they were being helpful pointing it out.. Barry just has a way with words.

[Rav335uk]

I know how Barry posts, but newbies don't get him straight away "Floppy"

I think the piss taking can come after newbies have been broken in, like Pete does, werthers.

[bss325i]

they look much better than having balloon tyres.

If you lot bothered to read the thread properly you'll see my post was in response to this remark so I haven't gone in slating undersize tyres just for the fun of it so for all those whining about another newbie being run off the forum you can 0121!

I was trying to help by telling him that his car should not rub on 205/55R15s no matter how low the car is but it was dismissed like I was talking shit.

[bss325i]

ever driven 195.50's 195.45's bazza? I'd suggest you give them a go, it's not all oem homogeneous prattle blanketing the UK, there are still people who have a whole load more fun than the straight laced oem homo crew. Ok I draw the line at welded diffs for the road, but by the cringe my rs's on 195.45's was akin to formula E kart dicking

I have driven e30 with all manner of size wheels an tyres including the aforementioned sizes and 205/50's are ok but 195/45's are too stiff a side wall IMO and as for 195's?!

Why the f*ck would you want to go for a skinnier tyre and lose grip?

[lukec88]

ever driven 195.50's 195.45's bazza? I'd suggest you give them a go, it's not all oem homogeneous prattle blanketing the UK, there are still people who have a whole load more fun than the straight laced oem homo crew. Ok I draw the line at welded diffs for the road, but by the cringe my rs's on 195.45's was akin to formula E kart dicking

I have driven e30 with all manner of size wheels an tyres including the aforementioned sizes and 205/50's are ok but 195/45's are too stiff a side wall IMO and as for 195's?!

Why the f*ck would you want to go for a skinnier tyre and lose grip?

you've written 195/45 twice now. they are 195/50. like i said i got given them free so put them on until i refurbish the wheels then i will buy new tyres all round, but to be honest will probably stick to a 195/50 because i prefer it. i dont think i need to worry about losing 10mm of width for grip. its only a poxy 2.5 170bhp (when new) its not like its got loads of power is it. I have taken note that a couple of you have said it shouldn't scrub no matter how low it is and i am wondering what could be causing this as it only seems to be the driver side that rubs mostly. Also as it does have a slight rubbing issue i dont see that it is a bad thing that i have put smaller tyres on to stop this issue. i really cant see why you all have such an issue with tyres being smaller by 5mm profile and 10mm width. its hardly any different really when you actually think about it. its not like i have stretched some 185/45/15 tyres on there is it. they arent stretched and will still be perfectly fine.

[lukec88]

and why would i want to put 16s/17s on it? in my opinion they look a lot more stupid on an E30 than smaller tyres on standard wheels. 15" is the perfect size for an E30 if you ask me.

[Tom_Maverick]

I bet the drivers side has had an arch! That would explain your rubbing! Have a feel underneath and measure the lips each side (oo-err!) and measure the distance between lip and tyre!

[Jhonno]

Also as it does have a slight rubbing issue i dont see that it is a bad thing that i have put smaller tyres on to stop this issue. i really cant see why you all have such an issue with tyres being smaller by 5mm profile and 10mm width. its hardly any different really when you actually think about it. its not like i have stretched some 185/45/15 tyres on there is it. they arent stretched and will still be perfectly fine.

This does highlight your understanding of it..

The 55 is not a measurement it is a ratio. So your 5mm is actually 15mm smaller radius, 30mm smaller dia, giving a 5% error now in the speedo.

I can understand chucking on a free set 'for now', penniless losers is what owning e30's is about, but paying for something completely wrong..

[lukec88]

The arches are very clean and there's not any sign of rust and it seems the car has been resprayed before so maybe you're right. Not exactly a bad thing if they have been though is it..

[Jhonno]

Also as it does have a slight rubbing issue i dont see that it is a bad thing that i have put smaller tyres on to stop this issue.

I think the technical term for that is a bodge.. Considering it shouldn't be rubbing with factory wheels and tyres.

[lukec88]

The arches are very clean and there's not any sign of rust and it seems the car has been resprayed before so maybe you're right. Not exactly a bad thing if they have been though is it..

[bss325i]

ever driven 195.50's 195.45's bazza? I'd suggest you give them a go, it's not all oem homogeneous prattle blanketing the UK, there are still people who have a whole load more fun than the straight laced oem homo crew. Ok I draw the line at welded diffs for the road, but by the cringe my rs's on 195.45's was akin to formula E kart dicking

I have driven e30 with all manner of size wheels an tyres including the aforementioned sizes and 205/50's are ok but 195/45's are too stiff a side wall IMO and as for 195's?!

Why the f*ck would you want to go for a skinnier tyre and lose grip?

you've written 195/45 twice now.

In response to Barx, see above.

[bss325i]

Oh and possible reasons for arch contact with correct size tyres are a poorly fitted replacement rear arch or a bent trailing arm.

[mattsmith]

hey man. i like it!!!

who gives a shit whether the tryes look wrong or not..

this will make you feel better.. when i got my car.. it had 225 / 45 r14s!!!!!!!!!!! (8j rim) if YOU are getting hated on for whatever you got... i think i would get an e30net keyboard warrior metaphorical bum raping! ( and i would enjoy it.)

Now i have 185/55/r14's on a 8 j rim.. bit've stretch, looks good. ok, ive lost a fair bit've patch on the road.. but meh! (please, someone remeber this when i crash!)

crack on with the car man.. keep the page updated.. at least for my sake! its simular to mine and i wanna see what stuyff you do!

[leeparkes]

Where is it rubbing? If you take the wheel off and have a look inside the arch with a torch you should be able to see where its rubbing, the mark will be either black or bare metal.

[lukec88]

it used to rub ages ago but i put those 14s on for a while didnt i and now i have smaller tyres. havnt driven it yet because its still having work done on it for the MOT

[Rav335uk]

Your lights are being picked up in the morning Luke

[lukec88]

thanks Rav.

[Rav335uk]

Picked up, on their way.

[MadE30mike]

arches never rubbed when i owned the car even with 17's, looks good tho, id tend to agree with the majority and go for standard tyre size

[ross_jsy]

That isn't 60 mm. I think something has collapsed at the rear of the car. I would be checking all the bushes as it just doesn't sit right.

This is 60mm (well a bit higher due to the obvious lack of weight)

[lukec88]

arches never rubbed when i owned the car even with 17's, looks good tho, id tend to agree with the majority and go for standard tyre size

well it doesnt scrape a lot only just feathers but i can hear it.. has to have at least 2 people in the back and hit a bump too. have you bought another E30 yet? think i saw a topic where you were trying to find your old ones werent you?

[lukec88]

Couple of new parts

Rear lights with red indicators.


and some of Ravs finest smoked smilies.

[Rav335uk]

[mattsmith]

ooo love the lights! how wherre etc? linky?? i want some!

[Meatballs82]

Speak to Rav in the post above yours mate, he smoked these lights!

[lukec88]

yeah Rav did the headlights and the rear ones i found on ebay. also guys i have just had one of my wheels returned from a friend i lent it to for his car to just sit on and it has an almost new 205/55/15 tyre on and i got a 5th off ebay with also a good 205/55/15 so they will be going on the front to take the 14s off.

[MadE30mike]

arches never rubbed when i owned the car even with 17's, looks good tho, id tend to agree with the majority and go for standard tyre size

well it doesnt scrape a lot only just feathers but i can hear it.. has to have at least 2 people in the back and hit a bump too. have you bought another E30 yet? think i saw a topic where you were trying to find your old ones werent you?

Na got an audi now, keeping my eyes peeled for a clean 3door e30 not fussed about model etc as i want to build my own, 318is clean shell would be perfect set of bbs coilovers dump a s50 or something in it

[lukec88]

the reason my tyre has been scrubbing is because i have been informed that the rear arches have been replaced at some point. probably why they're so clean and rust free. must not be in the absolutely correct position but it doesnt show from looking at it. and for your information some of you, my suspension hasnt collapsed it passed through an MOT today without a mention.

[lukec88]

Just thought i would put a pic or two up, had my rear protection plates and handbrake shoes replaced thismorning. along with new discs and pads. just had new brake lines, flexi brake pipes etc all round too, and a new caliper on this side..






couple of random pics of it on the ramps.




and when i was at the MOT centre i was in the waiting room and spotted it through a doorway

[lukec88]

and this is what the porsche dealer gives out as a courtesy car, even if you have a £5000 boxter lol