Wheely Harsh Decision

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:02 pm

So having recently acquired the E85 2.5i I was all set on replacing the 104's which are far from my first style choice

However in view of the current situation and the fact the tyres have 5mm of tread remaining and the wheels themselves are in great nick with no kerb rashes I'm wondering if I might have been a little rash

So now I'm thinking spacers as an interim step

Was considering 20mm all round but keen to get a view of those more experienced in this area and have included some photos of the current look which will hopefully help inform

Mister T · Post by **Mister T** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:21 pm

I vote to get rid of them.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:22 pm

Spacers

But clean them first.

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:32 pm

Seems the sensible choice given the tread on the tyres, then when you get the new wheels later it will feel like a new car all over again!

On a side note how do you find the Tesla? Thinking of getting one when I change my X5.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:04 pm

Mister T wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:21 pm I vote to get rid of them.

Seconded

there's little that makes or breaks a car more than wheels & those should be discarded ASAP.
Sorry op, good tyres or bad I wouldn't waste your ££ on spacers.
Be like putting lipstick on a pig

won't make it look any better

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:12 pm

If you'll use it all year round then maybe keep them as winter wheels. Maybe not ideal tyres, but will save damaging new wheels.

Failing that, someone else may buy them off you for the same reason.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:22 pm

viewtopic.php?t=120688

Virtually free tyres

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:25 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:22 pm viewtopic.php?t=120688

Virtually free tyres

But the first line says won't fit an E85?

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:36 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:25 pm
mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:22 pm viewtopic.php?t=120688

Virtually free tyres
But the first line says won't fit an E85?

Whoops should have read it properly

Forgot those or fit them back to front

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:16 pm

buzyg wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:22 pm Spacers

But clean them first.

That's why I don't like them - to intricate to clean with my sausage fingers.

Will have to get the toothbrush out

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:19 pm

paddy wright wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:32 pm Seems the sensible choice given the tread on the tyres, then when you get the new wheels later it will feel like a new car all over again! On a side note how do you find the Tesla? Thinking of getting one when I change my X5.

Not had much chance to try it out but if you like speed and technology its a no brainer

It left my Z4MC for dead which is why I sold it and went the soft top route with the E85 - still don't think there is a better value for money roadster option

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:21 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:36 pm
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:25 pm
mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:22 pm viewtopic.php?t=120688

Virtually free tyres
But the first line says won't fit an E85?
Whoops should have read it properly
Forgot those or fit them back to front

Those are a bit to far down the "pimp my ride" road for me

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:46 pm

Gwest44 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:19 pm
paddy wright wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:32 pm Seems the sensible choice given the tread on the tyres, then when you get the new wheels later it will feel like a new car all over again! On a side note how do you find the Tesla? Thinking of getting one when I change my X5.
Not had much chance to try it out but if you like speed and technology its a no brainer

It left my Z4MC for dead which is why I sold it and went the soft top route with the E85 - still don't think there is a better value for money roadster option

Is it the long range model 3?

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:40 pm

paddy wright wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:46 pm
Gwest44 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:19 pm
paddy wright wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:32 pm Seems the sensible choice given the tread on the tyres, then when you get the new wheels later it will feel like a new car all over again! On a side note how do you find the Tesla? Thinking of getting one when I change my X5.
Not had much chance to try it out but if you like speed and technology its a no brainer

It left my Z4MC for dead which is why I sold it and went the soft top route with the E85 - still don't think there is a better value for money roadster option
Is it the long range model 3?

No its the base SR+ model which is good for just over 5s 0-60 - the LR does it in 4.4. and the P in 3.2s. Range wasn't really an issue for me especially with the supercharger network.

Seriously 3.2s and most who are going for that don't have a clue - already seen a load that have been smashed up. I test drove the P from their Leeds service centre and nearly totalled it myself on the way back. The demo car was absolutely knackered from all the test pilots it must have hosted

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