Durk Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 This may seem an odd request, but has anybody local to Coventry got a spare set of wheels (any) that I can swap onto my zed while mine are refurbished, then return them to you after? I don't want to leave my car with the wheel refurb guys and so I thought the easiest thing for me to do is just change the wheels over for the 2 days... I asked if they can provide some loan wheels but they don't have any... So if you have a spare set of wheels sat in the garage and you are near Coventry... please send me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Prop the car up on axle stands or blocks when the wheels are away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durk Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) Prop the car up on axle stands or blocks when the wheels are away. I haven't got anything to do that with either, just the scissor jack that's with the space saver I'm not sure if it's worth buying though, I don't really know what i'm doing with it! Edited May 17, 2015 by Durk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 if nobody sorts you out you can buy 4 axle stands from halfords for £26 they have an offer on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Or 4 big blocks of wood or some bricks would be FREE. You don't need it much off the ground to get the wheels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Bricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Bricks might laugh this was the TOYO tires demo car at japfest stuck on blocks of wood, im guessing the wheels didnt actually have toyos on haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I saw a road/track test of that GTR. Was reported that the brakes felt wooden. I'll fetch my coat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 If you can collect from Woking, I have wheels with tyres you can borrow. Or if you pay the postage you can have some wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 i have a set of 17" you can borrow - over in Kings Lynn though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Whats wrong with just leaving your car at the garage, seems like a lot of hassle not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Just buy a second hand set and then re-sell them. Shouldnt lose any value... except for postage maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durk Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) i have a set of 17" you can borrow - over in Kings Lynn though Bit far unfortunately, but thanks for the offer If you can collect from Woking, I have wheels with tyres you can borrow. Or if you pay the postage you can have some wood Closer than Mudman but still a bit much I think, thanks though! I should be ok for wood Whats wrong with just leaving your car at the garage, seems like a lot of hassle not to. That was the original plan, but after a few recent conversations with people about having my wheels done they've all advised against leaving it with them and I've been swayed to agree with them! I'll probably end up going for some of those halfrauds axle stands, give it a go at jacking it up and putting them underneath... although after searching the forum it seems they won't sit right on the sills because they're flat and may cause damage so either some wood with a groove cut in it or a hockey puck with a groove cut in it? I feel like i've made a bit of a fuss over something that should really be pretty simple to most people Edited May 18, 2015 by Durk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I put my car on axle stands on the sills regularly and they're fine, but to be absolutely sure, some wood with a groove in would be a good option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Why have they advised you not to? If it's down to damage etc, if they agree to keep the car etc, they're liable for any damge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I had my Zed sat on four axel stands last year during the horrific winds I must admit the two weeks seemed like two years, but it was fine. Save some money and purchase axel stands; you will get your use out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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