What alloys fit ? without being an engineer

Post by **sherlock** » 28 Nov 2006, 22:06

Hi all, Im new so go easy on me if I ask any dumb arsed ????s Im looking at fitting a set of alloys on my t25 camper. It's in the throws of being lowered (about 60mm) what im after is a nice cheapish set of alloys that look good and I dont need to take night classes in wheel fitting to put on. (not asking to much then) im told ford granada ones go on without messing but could be wrong. All I see on forums is things like will my tyres rub and lots of tech stuff (give it to me in easy form)Any help and I will get you a nice cold pint on a summers day, what more can a man ask (no need to answer that) thanks all. Sherlock

Post by **bennwedge** » 28 Nov 2006, 22:14

i think the ford granada wheels will fit but you will have to make the stud holes a bit bigger, same goes as the ford probe wheels

Post by **kevtherev** » 28 Nov 2006, 22:14

Mercedes ML ...granada

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... ltwhls.htm

Post by **Devs** » 28 Nov 2006, 22:57

hello mate

I have the 5 spoke scorpio cosworth wheels, you need a set of extended studs for the rear and thats it. Can find a set on ebay quite cheap, only problem is the center caps will not fit over the extended studs, i have just learnt to live with that

Post by **sherlock** » 28 Nov 2006, 23:06

Thanks guys. Ive been looking for this link for some time....with no joy. Cheers

Post by **sherlock** » 28 Nov 2006, 23:07

Thanks Dev I will take a look on ebay...I do like the look of them. Cheers

Post by **Devs** » 28 Nov 2006, 23:09

no probs if i stumble across anything whilst surfing about i will let you know

Post by **sherlock** » 29 Nov 2006, 06:14

Are these the ones ??? going dirt cheap on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... sPageName=

Post by **ROBS T25** » 29 Nov 2006, 06:43

yes mate and wow that is cheap mate i got some when i first bought me van worked out £86 with postage and 2 of them had flaky paint grab em mate bargain

Post by **Devs** » 29 Nov 2006, 08:44

they are the ones sherlock

i payed £40 for mine but that was just by fluke of the auction!

Post by **sherlock** » 29 Nov 2006, 15:13

Cheers chaps im very greatfull for your help

I went for it and got them, however to quiz you even more what tyres will I need and do I need special wheel nuts etc etc. Cheers. Sherlock

Post by **ghost123uk** » 29 Nov 2006, 15:35

Hey Sherlock - watching this thread with interest...

Let us know what you had to buy / have done to actually complete fitting them ?

If it's a case of "get some bolts and tires and away you go" - I will be getting a set too !!

Post by **Devs** » 29 Nov 2006, 15:37

i got slightly oversized profiles on mine

i will get the details and confirm the sizes for you mate as can't remeber off the top of my head

you will need to remove the studs from the rear hub and purchase a set of extended studs, i got mine from brickwerks for £20. its an easy enough job to change the studs

Post by **sherlock** » 29 Nov 2006, 16:19

Cheers Dev your a top bloke, I still need to get the a*** end down. That may be a case of front donuts as stated or rear 60mm springs. Will these new wheels when fitted rub or bang on the arches (hope not) does it effect the handling with profiles ? thanks again Dev. Sherlock. ??????? so many ??????S

P.S Ghost, I will keep you posted on my progress.

Post by **sherlock** » 01 Dec 2006, 13:04

Hi, as you know I have got 4 new alloys coming, but the bloke said I can have a spare for £18 (inc post) will this size alloy fit in the spare wheel comp under the van ? anyone know ???