Lensos or Hartge

Show off your pride and joy here

Moderator: martauto

appletree
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3482
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Retford

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:31 pm

Which do you preffer, did i do the right thing selling the lensos?

Stil i'm pleased with my new Hartge rims, picked them up from andy p (top bloke). story goes they were one of the last sets sold from birds, certainly look in good condition. :D

Think i might fit some wider tyres to them, anyone know what the correct size for the front and rears are?

Currently on 205/45/R16 toyo t1Rs.
Image

Can see my 4pots now :cool: Although i think kerry will be getting a call for some new brackets and bigger discs winkeye

Image

Image

Lensos.
Image

Also fitted my RPM sump Guard :D
Image
Image

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

M42 Supercharged 285bhp + M3 6speed box
appletree
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3482
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Retford

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:34 pm

Is it just me or does the back look alittle high in the pics? its been on eibach -40's for some time now ( with lensos and hartges) but i think it looks alittle high on the rear arch gap although the ground clearance isn't huge. :D
Image

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

M42 Supercharged 285bhp + M3 6speed box
capri_rob
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 9681
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: South Staffordshire

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:35 pm

I quite like the Lenso's when they are all silver but the Hartge's are in a different league - Yes you did the right thing :cool:
Image

e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
E30BeemerLad
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 16806
Joined: Mon Mar 28, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Norfolk

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:36 pm

capri_rob wrote:I quite like the Lenso's when they are all silver but the Hartge's are in a different league - Yes you did the right thing :cool:
THIS
magpie
Old Skooler
Old Skooler
Posts: 28035
Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Consett,Durham.

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:36 pm

i think the hartge rims just nick the vote there.i have 225's on the rear of my 16" rims
Image
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds :)
StuBeeDoo
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Posts: 6756
Joined: Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Up My Own Arse

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:51 pm

Hartge 1 Lenso 0
This is why I no longer drive an E30......

Image
User avatar
l16ydl
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 404
Joined: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:00 pm

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:56 pm

I think the Hartge do look nice but i think the Lenso give it a sleeker look if you know what i mean?
Dezzy
CR24v it's a lifestyle
Posts: 11974
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Middlesbrough

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:58 pm

Mate them Hartge's p1ss all over the fake bbs. No queston the car looks superb.

Ride height look perfect to me. Spot looking for problems that arnt there. In the pics mine looks a little higher than I'm person.

You car looked great at pod with the lenso's on it will look even better this year! I am jealous. Deep down I know I need Hartge's for mine.
Image
Co Founder of CR24vTM By Invitation Only. Absolutely no riff raff!!!
Rav335uk
E30 Zone Meets/Events Team
E30 Zone Meets/Events Team
Posts: 27985
Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Mad mad mad

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:14 pm

Hartge wheels look better, on your car
:cool:
Image
If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
johnt0709
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2291
Joined: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: West of Scotland

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:16 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Hartge wheels look better, on your car
:cool:
Agree
Phase I - Bodywork Complete
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... by+restore
Phase II - 2.8 stroker- Complete
Project II - 325 Motorsport Cabriolet Restoration.
appletree
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3482
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Retford

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:35 pm

Thanks pleased you all like them. I do like the all silver look of the hartges and especialy the fact they arn't fake, altough the lensos looked nice while i saved up and did the supercharger conversion :D
magpie wrote:i think the hartge rims just nick the vote there.i have 225's on the rear of my 16" rims
whats the aspect rastion on 225's?

do you run them on the front to or 215's?
Image

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

M42 Supercharged 285bhp + M3 6speed box
magpie
Old Skooler
Old Skooler
Posts: 28035
Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Consett,Durham.

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:39 pm

appletree wrote:Thanks pleased you all like them. I do like the all silver look of the hartges and especialy the fact they arn't fake, altough the lensos looked nice while i saved up and did the supercharger conversion :D
magpie wrote:i think the hartge rims just nick the vote there.i have 225's on the rear of my 16" rims
whats the aspect rastion on 225's?

do you run them on the front to or 215's?
not sure on the first question ? 225 45 16

i have 205's on the front and wish they were 215's really.

ask Dan what tyres he has on the Hartges,i'm not sure if 225's work on the fronts ??
Image
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds :)
Dezzy
CR24v it's a lifestyle
Posts: 11974
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Middlesbrough

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:44 pm

My rims are 7.5j x16" same as yours. Mine and Dans wheels have 225,40x16 T1rs fitted front and rear. I know because I supplied and fitted them.

Correct sizes are 205,50x16 fronts and 225,45x16 rears.
Last edited by Dezzy on Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Image
Co Founder of CR24vTM By Invitation Only. Absolutely no riff raff!!!
User avatar
mabz
E30 Zone Squatter
E30 Zone Squatter
Posts: 1583
Joined: Sat May 24, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: cambridgeshire

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:47 pm

hartge's all the way your car is looking fantastic mate.
appletree
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3482
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Retford

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:49 pm

Think they will need to be ordered then as i could do with some more traction winkeye

Shame as the 205's are nearly new.. might just run them for this year then swop them when there down :D
Image

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

M42 Supercharged 285bhp + M3 6speed box
Dezzy
CR24v it's a lifestyle
Posts: 11974
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Middlesbrough

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:52 pm

I bet you do mate.

Mine spins the toyo's in the dry all the time.
Image
Co Founder of CR24vTM By Invitation Only. Absolutely no riff raff!!!
magpie
Old Skooler
Old Skooler
Posts: 28035
Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Consett,Durham.

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:52 pm

appletree wrote:Think they will need to be ordered then as i could do with some more traction winkeye

Shame as the 205's are nearly new.. might just run them for this year then swop them when there down :D
225 arse end traction FTW! 8)
Image
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds :)
spook
League two here we come !!!
Posts: 7587
Joined: Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: portsmouth

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:56 pm

I had the same dilemma,but have decided to go for the Hartges,and Dezzzys right about the tyre sizes :cool:

Image

Image
Image
appletree
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3482
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Retford

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:08 pm

Dezzy wrote:I bet you do mate.

Mine spins the toyo's in the dry all the time.
Ya, it was alittle twitchy with the IS box an the 3.91 but now with the 6 speeder dropped in its more of a handfull now although with there being less torque than somethin like yours and the power coming in at the topend it tends to spin up when your going some rather than as soon as you put your foot down, which can catch you out.. :?

Image
Image

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

M42 Supercharged 285bhp + M3 6speed box
eko
Old timer
Posts: 11531
Joined: Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: South Devon

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:11 pm

Having owned both id say Hartges anyday :D
Image
Jhonno
Homo Hair
Posts: 20362
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: FLAT, FLAT, FLAT!!

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:21 pm

Hartge's all day.. 215/45 and 225/40 when those run out? I don't think they look undersized..
Got cable ties? Get diffin..

Arch roller for hire.

www.zeroexhausts.co.uk

Image
tonybtonyb
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3580
Joined: Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: essex

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:32 am

Hartge's look really good on your ride :cool:
They don't make bm's like this anymore!..They should.
Image
e30topless
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 13598
Joined: Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: surrounded by scrap

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:51 am

Dezzy wrote: Correct sizes are 205,50x16 fronts and 225,45x16 rears.
innit,

hartge FTW, lenso shite are for dubbers/chav types :D

is it just me that thinks Hartge wheels are better than Alpina's ?

:cool:
Dezzy
CR24v it's a lifestyle
Posts: 11974
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Middlesbrough

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:52 am

e30topless wrote:
Dezzy wrote: Correct sizes are 205,50x16 fronts and 225,45x16 rears.
innit,

hartge FTW, lenso shite are for dubbers/chav types :D

is it just me that thinks Hartge wheels are better than Alpina's ?

:cool:
No!!!
Image
Co Founder of CR24vTM By Invitation Only. Absolutely no riff raff!!!
MurphyE30
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2543
Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:00 pm
Location: North

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:17 am

the Hartge rims look great on your car
RM2186
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4511
Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:39 am

Hartge's all day long FTW
1987 Tech1 325i Sport

Image
Kedge
Old Skooler
Old Skooler
Posts: 7702
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Leicestershire

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:14 am

Hartges all the way mate, i've had cars with both. Hartges are best OEM type wheel, 17" splitties are my ulitimate E30 wheel! :cool:

Mat, you going to drag yourself down to the mids meet a week on Sunday with those other Northern types?
Image
'86 Polaris 316 M20B28 Rebuild
Instagram - Kedge85
appletree
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3482
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Retford

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:45 pm

Would love to but its the girlfriends birthday. :(

Need to get some tax too, and I'm in Ireland for abot now so no doubt i'll have some jobs to do when I get back
Image

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

M42 Supercharged 285bhp + M3 6speed box
Rav335uk
E30 Zone Meets/Events Team
E30 Zone Meets/Events Team
Posts: 27985
Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Mad mad mad

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:52 pm

e30topless wrote:
Dezzy wrote: Correct sizes are 205,50x16 fronts and 225,45x16 rears.
innit,

is it just me that thinks Hartge wheels are better than Alpina's ?

:cool:
And here's a man who has a set of Alpinas for himself! :D
Image
If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
Topblag
Old Skooler
Old Skooler
Posts: 7095
Joined: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Fife - You got a problem with that ?

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:08 pm

Rav335uk wrote:
e30topless wrote:
Dezzy wrote: Correct sizes are 205,50x16 fronts and 225,45x16 rears.
innit,

is it just me that thinks Hartge wheels are better than Alpina's ?

:cool:
And here's a man who has a set of Alpinas for himself! :D
Hartge's all day long.

Did anyone ever do fake Hartge wheels like the RZ copies of 16" Alpinas ?
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
appletree
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3482
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Retford

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:21 pm

Oz turbos are similar but are like the centres been twisted with the outer held still if you know what I mean, I've always thought they looked similar anyway :D :D
Image

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

M42 Supercharged 285bhp + M3 6speed box
Kedge
Old Skooler
Old Skooler
Posts: 7702
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Leicestershire

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:46 pm

OZ Turbo's are more like twisted Hartges, splitties as well 8) . I've got the OZ Type 0187A which look a bit like twisted Alpinas, shame they're just 15s though;

Image
Image
'86 Polaris 316 M20B28 Rebuild
Instagram - Kedge85
whiterhino
E30 Zone Camper
E30 Zone Camper
Posts: 1019
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: south london

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:10 pm

for me hartge all day long. no contest at all :D
M3 cecotto ultimate driving machine
Tedswagon
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2195
Joined: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Edinburgh

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:21 pm

Hartge wins hands down. Nicest e30 wheels you can get imo.
E30 316i auto coupe build thread here viewtopic.php?f=25&t=273035
User avatar
wullie325i
CAUTION - unreliable trader!
Posts: 1398
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:00 pm

Post Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:23 pm

the hartge rims look better defo.