340 tyres

Jun 15th, 2002, 10:34

hello I have a 340 with 14 inch 5 spokes.
My question is has anyone on hear ever tried fitting 195 tyres?...or whats the lowest profile i could get away with on 185's?
Also does anyone know where i can get a lowering kit for this car?..I know they are available but do not know where, all help much appreciated.

foggyjames · Jun 16th, 2002, 13:01

There is much debate regarding the profile and its implications on speedo mis-reading. 195s will fit, but its worth checking it...just in case. I have also seen 205s fitted, but this will probabaly cause problems unless the wings are 'altered' :)

Dave Slater can get you the lowering kit - he's lurking here somewhere.

cheers

james

ps: There seems to be a lot of interest here in the UK now about tuning / modding 300s - maybe because yoofs like myself are now getting their hands on these cars cos theyre so cheap - and cos they are far from perfect, so good fodder for tuning.

So how about someone starts up a site cataloging the cars / giving info / etc. I plan to put up some articles on my own site in the near future, but a dedicated UK 300 tuning site seems like a cool idea.

pps: dunno about the rules re: acceptable usernames, but that seems a bit inappropriate.

Jun 17th, 2002, 09:21

cheers the reply...yeah apologies for the username didn't realise it would be shown on screen, I will be back as someone else soon.

davebslater(uk) · Jun 17th, 2002, 09:52

Lurking somewhere thats me , front lowering springs are available and lowering blocks for the back . 195s should be ok .

foggyjames · Jun 17th, 2002, 09:53

No worries - im not too fussed, but there's some folk on here who probably wouldnt like it :)

Dave Slater's site is at www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk and im sure you can get his contact details from there. he can also advise you re: tyre sizes. I forget the cost of the lowering gear, but its something like £40 for the blocks for the rear.

cheers

james

foggyjames · Jun 17th, 2002, 10:02

Beat me to it Dave :)

cheers

james

Jun 17th, 2002, 15:34

nice one guys, it's me by the way with a new name, apologies to anyone who found the previous name offensive.
Well looks like I will be giving you a call then Dave.
195's it it is.
My car is a G reg 340 1.7GL.
Now for the big question: is it true you can bolt on a turbo to this unit, if so has anyone done it on here?...my engine has done 65,000 genuine, will it cope with a turbo and would i have to cut a hole in the bonnet and scoop it up?

davebslater(uk) · Jun 17th, 2002, 16:00

Yes one that comes out of 480 or 440/460 turbo . Need the complete engine as pistons etc are different , you could get round the problem by having a thicker head gasket , that means you have to strip engine anyway . You may have some clearance issues with the turbo , Its all there for you to research . If you do it , add a manual boost controller and 150 hp is yours !!

foggyjames · Jun 17th, 2002, 23:00

go on Scott! i wanna see this beast! i have been told a renault 5 turbo engine fits (i guess the standard block is similar) - is it true Dave?

cheers

james

davebslater(uk) · Jun 18th, 2002, 20:15

Both 1.4 and 1.7 engines have been turbocharged but only 1.7 exists in volvo family . stick with volvo 1.7 turbo and youll have a blast.
Of course if you had a two litre a 7 series turbo would fit and you definitely would be getting serious then .

Jun 15th, 2002, 10:34	#1
dumfuck83 Guest Location:	340 tyres hello I have a 340 with 14 inch 5 spokes. My question is has anyone on hear ever tried fitting 195 tyres?...or whats the lowest profile i could get away with on 185's? Also does anyone know where i can get a lowering kit for this car?..I know they are available but do not know where, all help much appreciated.

Jun 16th, 2002, 13:01	#2
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: 340 tyres There is much debate regarding the profile and its implications on speedo mis-reading. 195s will fit, but its worth checking it...just in case. I have also seen 205s fitted, but this will probabaly cause problems unless the wings are 'altered' :) Dave Slater can get you the lowering kit - he's lurking here somewhere. cheers james ps: There seems to be a lot of interest here in the UK now about tuning / modding 300s - maybe because yoofs like myself are now getting their hands on these cars cos theyre so cheap - and cos they are far from perfect, so good fodder for tuning. So how about someone starts up a site cataloging the cars / giving info / etc. I plan to put up some articles on my own site in the near future, but a dedicated UK 300 tuning site seems like a cool idea. pps: dunno about the rules re: acceptable usernames, but that seems a bit inappropriate. __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 17th, 2002, 09:21	#3
dumfuck83 Guest Location:	RE: 340 tyres cheers the reply...yeah apologies for the username didn't realise it would be shown on screen, I will be back as someone else soon.

Jun 17th, 2002, 09:52	#4
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	RE: 340 tyres Lurking somewhere thats me , front lowering springs are available and lowering blocks for the back . 195s should be ok . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Jun 17th, 2002, 09:53	#5
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: 340 tyres No worries - im not too fussed, but there's some folk on here who probably wouldnt like it :) Dave Slater's site is at www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk and im sure you can get his contact details from there. he can also advise you re: tyre sizes. I forget the cost of the lowering gear, but its something like £40 for the blocks for the rear. cheers james __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 17th, 2002, 10:02	#6
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: 340 tyres Beat me to it Dave :) cheers james __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 17th, 2002, 15:34	#7
scott340 Guest Location:	RE: 340 tyres nice one guys, it's me by the way with a new name, apologies to anyone who found the previous name offensive. Well looks like I will be giving you a call then Dave. 195's it it is. My car is a G reg 340 1.7GL. Now for the big question: is it true you can bolt on a turbo to this unit, if so has anyone done it on here?...my engine has done 65,000 genuine, will it cope with a turbo and would i have to cut a hole in the bonnet and scoop it up?

Jun 17th, 2002, 16:00	#8
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	RE: 340 tyres Yes one that comes out of 480 or 440/460 turbo . Need the complete engine as pistons etc are different , you could get round the problem by having a thicker head gasket , that means you have to strip engine anyway . You may have some clearance issues with the turbo , Its all there for you to research . If you do it , add a manual boost controller and 150 hp is yours !! __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Jun 17th, 2002, 23:00	#9
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: 340 tyres go on Scott! i wanna see this beast! i have been told a renault 5 turbo engine fits (i guess the standard block is similar) - is it true Dave? cheers james __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 18th, 2002, 20:15	#10
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	RE: 340 tyres Both 1.4 and 1.7 engines have been turbocharged but only 1.7 exists in volvo family . stick with volvo 1.7 turbo and youll have a blast. Of course if you had a two litre a 7 series turbo would fit and you definitely would be getting serious then . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

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