mrt Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks for that GM ... Still got to check whats suitable for Anodized rather than polished and lacquered rims. Meguiars got sued in the states for recommending all wheel rim wax /polish that ruined Volks gtc,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks for that GM ... Still got to check whats suitable for Anodized rather than polished and lacquered rims. Meguiars got sued in the states for recommending all wheel rim wax /polish that ruined Volks gtc,s I did not know that. Nice to learn something new today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Bodyboarder81. Checked today after fitting the 275 rears. 285 would need rolled arches. The 275,s just fit ! Still plenty of space above the tyre.. 40 profile maybe ? Move to 255 front....spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Use Poorboys wheel sealant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Cheers bullet magnet.. Get on that right now. Fitted the rear 255,s to the front and new 275,s to the rear. Perfect fit...no rubbing....totally transformed the handling and ride... Hooray. First time I,ve enjoyed driving the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Bodyboarder81. Checked today after fitting the 275 rears. 285 would need rolled arches. The 275,s just fit ! Still plenty of space above the tyre.. 40 profile maybe ? Move to 255 front....spot on. Good to know .... I'm going to be running et 20 at the rear so have booked to have my rear arches rolled slighly probably just stick to the 245/275 combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Oh and pics please with the new tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 You don,t need to roll those arches with 275,s . Will post some pics tomorrow after work. Found out today you can have the offset milled to a higher degree. Cheaper and easier than rolling. Mine are et 24 rears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 You don,t need to roll those arches with 275,s . Will post some pics tomorrow after work. Found out today you can have the offset milled to a higher degree. Cheaper and easier than rolling. Mine are et 24 rears . I want to run a lower off set so the wheels stick out further , might even run a 5mm spacer at the rear to make it et 15 ..... So will have a slight roll to be on the safe side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 As requested, photos after fitting optimum width tyres on 9.5j x19 fronts and 10,5 x 19 rears. No rubbing on 255 x 35 front an 275 x 35 rear 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Looks great mate, ..very nice. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby D Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Quality! Loving the set up! Looking mint :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Looks cracking mate bet your well pleased ! So much better with them proper size tyres . Front looks spot on , think you should put a 5-10mm spacer on the rear Just looked at your profile ... 65 years old and still playing with cars ! Top man / grandad Edited September 23, 2014 by Bodyboarder81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks everyone... got there in the end...Now looking for a Zedbus so I can use my old age pass ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Car nuts ! this one is my number 48 in 49 years motoring.. Need a glass case with corgi cars covering those I,ve had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Oh and I,m not a grandad yet bodyboarder !!! Three sons 39,38,28 and still not even close to married.... Post some pics when you,ve finished the wheel setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 You need to tell your sons to get on with it Yep just ordering tyres as we speak , wheels are here with me already , can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 You're wheels project about the same as mine, I have 25mm spacers all round on the 370 Looking much better now, you must be pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Found out today you can have the offset milled to a higher degree. Cheaper and easier than rolling. Mine are et 24 rears I know lots of fitment guys and I dont know anyone who has done this, certainly not more than a few mm for brake clearance. Id be worried about messing with the wheels structure, certainly the bolt seats and its a bit irreversible as well - you can always sell spacers when youre finished with them. Id personally also drop the car at least another 15mm, the rear looks high to me TBH - much better than standard but if youre going down, you may as well go DOWN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks for the comments well pleased so far...would have gone for a 40 profile but not enough clearance on the front to match the set I also like the crouched stance with the higher tail. Take your point with milling.it was a suggestion from my tyre guy. Done enough for now so I.m looking at interior mood lighting as the next project. Thanks again...Good advice as always. Mrt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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