Rims & rubber.....

[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

[Biff]

This would do mate, the trick is not to crack the paint obviously but a bit of patience & you can do it.



7" Double stitched jeweller leather sandbag panel beaters metal working sand bag

http://bit.ly/1debh6z

[stribo]

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

I can get them from work, cost you extra for the sand though.

[Jamest5r]

I can get them from work, cost you extra for the sand though.

Bring it with sand to prescott tomorrow and ill give you a free ticket (sorry Smithy) not to far from you just past Swindon

[Biff]

By the way, my bore is 65.1mm & the transit wheels are 63.4mm. Looks like I need a machine shop. This could get expensive.

[WOODY T5]

Got 225 40 18s on my nubs tight fit tho

[Jamest5r]

This would do mate, the trick is not to crack the paint obviously but a bit of patience & you can do it.



7" Double stitched jeweller leather sandbag panel beaters metal working sand bag

http://bit.ly/1debh6z

I can see myself getting brave after a few beer's tomorrow night and getting carried away lol

[Biff]

Got 225 40 18s on my nubs tight fit tho

Yeah but yours is hooped Dean! Lol I'm gonna look at prices this weekend but I've decided on a colour for them. Lol
Jim don't come crying to me if you crease them... But you might have the edge & the balls after a few ales.
Wish I was coming, I'd bring my hammer. Lol

[Jamest5r]

Got 225 40 18s on my nubs tight fit tho

You got spacers for your brakes?

[Biff]

I'm shocked that 225/40/18's are only a small bit dearer than 215/45/17's. happy days!

[WOODY T5]

You got spacers for your brakes?

no matey

[Jamest5r]

no matey

I had to use 5mm that's what done me up, Chad run them without but it was toooo close for me just about get a folded note it the gap and from what ive read about 3mm is the min.

[WOODY T5]

Think the way mine fit is just a bit of luck but that's my middle name is it not lol did have a couple mill taken off centre of the disc to get the nubs in a tad

[Jamest5r]

Think the way mine fit is just a bit of luck but that's my middle name is it not lol did have a couple mill taken off centre of the disc to get the nubs in a tad

You coming to avon? need another head to head to see how the box works

[WOODY T5]

You coming to avon? need another head to head to see how the box works

when is it mate?

[Jamest5r]

Without checking end of sept

[WOODY T5]

Without checking end of sept

yeah should be ok for it and try me new mods out?