"92 245 lowered advice and pics required

vinnieb · Jun 29th, 2015, 12:12

Needing help people,

Not long picked up the car I have been looking for for a long time, an immaculate factory 245 se in outstanding condition throughout. Last week I had it lowered 60mm with new GAZ dampers and springs from classic swede. It is currently sitting on factory steels wearing 185/90/14 Avon radials.

Here's my dilemma, not sure wether to keep it on 14"s but with low profiles to reduce the flexing and improve the ride and handling or change to either 15 or 16" rims. If any of you have done any of these options I would be super grateful if you could share some pictures and more importantly your view on how your car drives with the changes.

I want to make the right decision and get this car looking and driving as well as it deserves.

Antz · Jun 29th, 2015, 12:34

Mines on 16" Galaxies with 205/50/16 tyres I think. In this photo I was running 40mm springs but I'm not on coilovers.

Rides fine I think but then I'm used to a firm ride from all my cars.

vinnieb · Jun 29th, 2015, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Antz

Mines on 16" Galaxies with 205/50/16 tyres I think. In this photo I was running 40mm springs but I'm not on coilovers.

Rides fine I think but then I'm used to a firm ride from all my cars.

That looks mint! Mine is also white so good to see the gunmetal finish as I'm a grey/black rim fan. I've posted a few threads looking for a set of galaxies or possibly would consider virgos. Thanks again man!

Antz · Jun 29th, 2015, 21:35

No worries. Here's a better picture I found on my phone.

vinnieb · Jun 30th, 2015, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Antz

No worries. Here's a better picture I found on my phone.

Much better angle, can see how it sits properly now! They wheels are sweet.

vinnieb · Jun 30th, 2015, 13:18

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Originally Posted by vinnieb

Much better angle, can see how it sits properly now! They wheels are sweet.

Here's another question for you...do you have any issues with either of the rear wheels rubbing with the 16"s and being lowered, driving solo or carrying any weight at all?
Have you fitted an adjustable panhard rod? Or is the car standard as far as that goes?

Antz · Jun 30th, 2015, 14:36

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Originally Posted by vinnieb

Here's another question for you...do you have any issues with either of the rear wheels rubbing with the 16"s and being lowered, driving solo or carrying any weight at all?
Have you fitted an adjustable panhard rod? Or is the car standard as far as that goes?

I didn't have any trouble with it running 16s and being lowered. I am running an adjustable panhard rod from DVS Performance but its not necessary. I know plenty of people running 16" wheels on 240's without any clearance issues, even with people in the back or heavy weights.

Ive had mine with 5 people in it and it didn't catch at all.

Wells67 · Jul 17th, 2015, 23:12

Tis truly a beautiful thing!
Congratulations on your recent purchase.

Jun 29th, 2015, 12:12	#1
vinnieb Junior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2016 22:00 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Glasgow	"92 245 lowered advice and pics required Needing help people, Not long picked up the car I have been looking for for a long time, an immaculate factory 245 se in outstanding condition throughout. Last week I had it lowered 60mm with new GAZ dampers and springs from classic swede. It is currently sitting on factory steels wearing 185/90/14 Avon radials. Here's my dilemma, not sure wether to keep it on 14"s but with low profiles to reduce the flexing and improve the ride and handling or change to either 15 or 16" rims. If any of you have done any of these options I would be super grateful if you could share some pictures and more importantly your view on how your car drives with the changes. I want to make the right decision and get this car looking and driving as well as it deserves.

Jun 29th, 2015, 12:34	#2
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Mines on 16" Galaxies with 205/50/16 tyres I think. In this photo I was running 40mm springs but I'm not on coilovers. Rides fine I think but then I'm used to a firm ride from all my cars. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Jun 29th, 2015, 21:35	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	No worries. Here's a better picture I found on my phone. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Jul 17th, 2015, 23:12	#8
Wells67 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2015 19:57 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: New Cross london	Tis truly a beautiful thing! Congratulations on your recent purchase.

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