Zedman Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Just a general question to anyone here who has 2 sets of wheels. Do you change the wheels yourself or do you enlist the help of someone else to make the job a bit easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Just a general question to anyone here who has 2 sets of wheels. Do you change the wheels yourself or do you enlist the help of someone else to make the job a bit easier? easy job to do yourself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Yip DIY, I just used the jack provided, had to get smaller headed nuts though.... and a better spanner. After you have run the car for about 30ish miles or so retighten the bolts, just incase any have loosened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 easy peezy lemon squeezy...........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Just a general question to anyone here who has 2 sets of wheels. Do you change the wheels yourself or do you enlist the help of someone else to make the job a bit easier? I haven't put mine back to Rays yet and won't till the end of our "summer", but will be doing myself...... just takes a little bit of time and care. But easy enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ive taken all mine off before. In fact the first weekend i bought the car all wheels came off to give it a good clean under the arches as it was caked in mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 the problem is if you're going to get someone else to do it - how do you get the other set of wheels to the fitting centre. You either need two cars or get them to come to you. I can only fit one of my 20's inside the car and none in the boot. I made a set of ramps to make the job easier. It takes me about 45 mins from start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 nice ramps but what do you use them for I cant see the need of them to swop wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedman Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 Thanks for the replies. What I meant to say, is it easier to use 2 people to lift the wheels on & off or would you just get in each others ways? Just to save damaging them. Yes, I wondered how the ramps help to change your wheels - or am I being dim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 nice ramps but what do you use them for I cant see the need of them to swop wheels I think Grant has low skirts which means he can't get a trolley jack underneath Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedman Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 nice ramps but what do you use them for I cant see the need of them to swop wheels I think Grant has low skirts which means he can't get a trolley jack underneath Gus Ah yes, good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 nice ramps but what do you use them for I cant see the need of them to swop wheels I think Grant has low skirts which means he can't get a trolley jack underneath Gus and lower suspension. I know that scenario very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 nice ramps but what do you use them for I cant see the need of them to swop wheels I think Grant has low skirts which means he can't get a trolley jack underneath Gus Ahhh I see, dead handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 still, well worth it for the looks and handling improvements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 still, well worth it for the looks and handling improvements They dont look so good when there in bits going over speed bumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 never had anything broken by speed bumps. ferry crossings or holes in fields that's another issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 still, well worth it for the looks and handling improvements Aftermarket oversized wheels ruin the handling of most cars. The manufacturers spend millions on R+D developing the cars suspension geometry around factory wheels and tyre sizes and when the owner suddenly decides he knows better all that hard work goes out the window. The same goes for messing with the suspension. I've had loads of boy racer cars wearing big wheels and tyres and with lowered "uprated" suspension and they all tramline severely and not one of them steered correctly. In short, they didn't drive anywhere near as well as a standard car. They look great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I guess it depends on who chooses the changes to be made I'll gladly let you drive my Z and experience the extremely improved handling/grip with my setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I'll gladly let you drive my Z and experience the extremely improved handling/grip with my setup A free blast in a Zed, how could I refuse I'll buy lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 approaching the next P1 mate, so we can do it then if you are cheaper than my normal dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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