Rims & rubber.....

[Biff]

I've been offered some tasty 18's for the bullion, they need a refurb but they're straight & cheap but have no tyres.
The wheels are 5x108 et 40 & are 7.5j wide.
Firstly, will they fit in with my plans to lower it 30mm at the front & 50mm at the rear? I don't really want to go hacking the straight rust free arches about & I know they could be tight.
Secondly, what size tyre would people recomend? I wouldn't want rubber bands as they would be bent in minutes on our local twistys (my main route home from work) yet I wouldn't want them catching. Ive heard 225's are too wide for her but I wouldn't want the rim poking out with my mrs's driving. Lol
I know I said I'd keep it oe but these wheels are cheap & would look really well I think.
Any help or suggestions excepted. Lol

[iancho]

I use 225/40/18 Dave, I have been considering going up to 225/45/18 for a little more comfort

[stribo]

I use 225/40/18 Dave, I have been considering going up to 225/45/18 for a little more comfort

That's because you're getting old.

On a V70, 225/40/18's are the best size Biff. You won't get any rubbing on the arches, though the fronts may rub on the inside a tad, depends how good your lock stops are.

[Biff]

That's because you're getting old.

On a V70, 225/40/18's are the best size Biff. You won't get any rubbing on the arches, though the fronts may rub on the inside a tad, depends how good your lock stops are.

Hey I just mentioned you dude! Lol
Good minds think alike!
Tidy, think we have a winner. Lol

[Biff]

Hey I just mentioned you dude! Lol
Good minds think alike!
Tidy, think we have a winner. Lol

I take it I will be able to tell how worn my lock stops are mate?

[iancho]

That's because you're getting old.

On a V70, 225/40/18's are the best size Biff. You won't get any rubbing on the arches, though the fronts may rub on the inside a tad, depends how good your lock stops are.

Yeah comfort is starting to mean more and more these days Steve.... He is right Dave 225/40/18's are your best bet, I don't have any problems.

[Jamest5r]

I had 215's/40's and never had and rubbing, oh and answer your pm or i wont send ya springs

[Biff]

I had 215's/40's and never had and rubbing, oh and answer your pm or i wont send ya springs

Is your car lowered Ian?
Jim I'm just waiting on my mates address of his body shop, I'll get them sent there as that's where they'll be fitted. Can't wait!

[iancho]

No mate

[Biff]

I see.... I think 225/40's would be nice if they don't catch...
Seeing as I will need 2 new tyres soon I may get some prices. I know stribo runs 225 17's on his slammed c70, mine won't be as low but an extra inch of girth makes all the difference. I really don't want to fork out a load & ruin my car.

[stribo]

Not necessarily if they've worn evenly, but if they do rub it'll only be slight. I raised mine 20mm for the MOT and it was fine.
When I get my Pegs sorted they're going to be running 235/35/18s, but I'll probably use some 10mm spacers.

[Jamest5r]

Not necessarily if they've worn evenly, but if they do rub it'll only be slight. I raised mine 20mm for the MOT and it was fine.
When I get my Pegs sorted they're going to be running 235/35/18s, but I'll probably use some 10mm spacers.

They will defo rub, im running 225/40/18 with 5mm spacers and they rub if i go over a dip in the road lol the rubber mallet is coming out

[stribo]

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They will defo rub, im running 225/40/18 with 5mm spacers and they rub if i go over a dip in the road lol the rubber mallet is coming out

I'm guessing they rub the arch rather than the wheel arch liner though. I've got loads of clearance on the arch, just rubs on the liner at full lock, and lowest setting.

[Biff]

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They will defo rub, im running 225/40/18 with 5mm spacers and they rub if i go over a dip in the road lol the rubber mallet is coming out

I trained as a sheet metal worker as my apprenticeship. Many of my cars have been silly low. I've rubbed arches back when big body kits were all the rage. I didn't want to break the hammers out but I guess you've got to do what you've got to do for the right look.
These wheels are off a transit connect believe it or not. I know they're the same Center bore as the late v70's etc but any idea what my bore & the late Volvo ford fitment. It's been years since I've thought about buying wheels. It will look alright but not what the usual cars have.
Cheers boys. I reckon 4x 225 tyres with my awd sorted will make all the difference.

[Jamest5r]

I'm guessing they rub the arch rather than the wheel arch liner though. I've got loads of clearance on the arch, just rubs on the liner at full lock, and lowest setting.

They are catching just on the inner edge of the lip of the wing i reckon i only need about 3mm to sort it.

I trained as a sheet metal worker as my apprenticeship. Many of my cars have been silly low. I've rubbed arches back when big body kits were all the rage. I didn't want to break the hammers out but I guess you've got to do what you've got to do for the right look.
These wheels are off a transit connect believe it or not. I know they're the same Center bore as the late v70's etc but any idea what my bore & the late Volvo ford fitment. It's been years since I've thought about buying wheels. It will look alright but not what the usual cars have.
Cheers boys. I reckon 4x 225 tyres with my awd sorted will make all the difference.

Any tip's to folding the inner lip of the wing back a bit?, going to the retro rides meet tomorrow and would like to take it up the hill on the sunday , only tools would be a rubber mallet and a block of wood lol, any chance?? remember i have Claymore and mole there to assist

[stribo]

They are catching just on the inner edge of the lip of the wing i reckon i only need about 3mm to sort it.



Any tip's to folding the inner lip of the wing back a bit?, going to the retro rides meet tomorrow and would like to take it up the hill on the sunday , only tools would be a rubber mallet and a block of wood lol, any chance?? remember i have Claymore and mole there to assist

From watching on You Tube (though not from personal experience) rolling the arches doesn't look that hard, just need the right tool.

[Biff]

In the past for small amounts I've used sand bags believe it or not. To tap the edge back without creasing the edge I used to use a small round flat sand bag. I have a trusty plenishing hammer I've ground over the years to achieve a perfect curve for my stroke. I fabricated aerospace parts for 3 years & worked with various metals of sheet form. I used to finish the arch off by putting the sand bag over the tyre & letting the jack down very gently. It spreads the force into the curvature of the arch but you really need to make sure you don't crease the metal so the shaping of the sandbag needs to apply pressure in the right place.
I'll probably stick some 5 mm spacers on the front & 25mm on the rear. We'll see how it pans out. The car needs painting but I was going to wait until next spring as winter is a bit rough around here. Lol

[stribo]

In the past for small amounts I've used sand bags believe it or not. To tap the edge back without creasing the edge I used to use a small round flat sand bag. I have a trusty plenishing hammer I've ground over the years to achieve a perfect curve for my stroke. I fabricated aerospace parts for 3 years & worked with various metals of sheet form. I used to finish the arch off by putting the sand bag over the tyre & letting the jack down very gently. It spreads the force into the curvature of the arch but you really need to make sure you don't crease the metal so the shaping of the sandbag needs to apply pressure in the right place.
I'll probably stick some 5 mm spacers on the front & 25mm on the rear. We'll see how it pans out. The car needs painting but I was going to wait until next spring as winter is a bit rough around here. Lol

TBH I wouldn't go with 25mm on the rear unless the offset of the wheels you're getting is 10-15mm different to standard, as you'll put more load on the wheel bearings, which could cause them to fail.

[Biff]

TBH I wouldn't go with 25mm on the rear unless the offset of the wheels you're getting is 10-15mm different to standard, as you'll put more load on the wheel bearings, which could cause them to fail.

That was a typo mate, sorry I meant 15mm. Lol mrs is away on her hen do, so the beers are out & feet are up!
I'd like it a bit wider on the rear if possible. The wheels are et40 so they'd be 25mm with the spacers. Obviously a 4 wheel alignment would be in order.

[Jamest5r]

In the past for small amounts I've used sand bags believe it or not. To tap the edge back without creasing the edge I used to use a small round flat sand bag. I have a trusty plenishing hammer I've ground over the years to achieve a perfect curve for my stroke. I fabricated aerospace parts for 3 years & worked with various metals of sheet form. I used to finish the arch off by putting the sand bag over the tyre & letting the jack down very gently. It spreads the force into the curvature of the arch but you really need to make sure you don't crease the metal so the shaping of the sandbag needs to apply pressure in the right place.
I'll probably stick some 5 mm spacers on the front & 25mm on the rear. We'll see how it pans out. The car needs painting but I was going to wait until next spring as winter is a bit rough around here. Lol

Cheer's for that, just one thing......where the feck do i get a sand bag lol