Upcoming modifications

[Smurf]

I have just bought a new set of wheels, all i need to figure out now is what if anything i need to do to get them to fit????
The wheels are 16" splitrims with 265/75/16 tyres, i have some arches arriving tomorrow to hide them but not sure if i will need a 2" lift to get clearance???? can anyone tell me??

[marky]

These tyres will foul your front mudflaps. they may also catch your front bumper endcaps.

[Smurf]

So a 2" lift may be required then, when you say bumper end caps do you mean the arch sections on the bumper???? i dont have any and will be fitting aftermarket arches, does this make a difference??

[Smurf]

I have just measured the diameter and width of tread in inches and the tyres stand 31" tall and are 10.5" wide. I thought that 31x10.5 will fit a standard surf???? I will probably go ahead with a 2" lift anyway just for the hell of it!!!!

[Smurf]

They fit!!!!

Had to give it a go so bolted them on tonight, not much clearance but they do fit, i will be giving it a 2" lift and some arches soon to complete the new look, i am well pleased with the wheels. will take a better piccie in daylight.

[dirtydog]

Had to give it a go so bolted them on tonight, not much clearance but they do fit, i will be giving it a 2" lift and some arches soon to complete the new look, i am well pleased with the wheels. will take a better piccie in daylight.

that your van in the background? if so you may well share my surname

[Smurf]

Its my van but not my surname, my surname is Small which really doesnt suit me very well!! Crispin & Borst is the company i work for.

[Smurf]

Fitted the 2" lift springs today from LA Supertrux, they certainly work, also tweaked the torsion bars a bit to give about 1" up on the front.

[andy_enuff]

Hmm, need ot get my 2" raise too, looks ok, but went ot see tonyN and Linda today and reckoning that the back is sagging a bit. Might as well get the lift springs while i'm at sorting it out. Onwards and, well, UPWARDS i guess. Pictures soon, it's looking kinda good...