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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: andygod on March 22, 2006, 16:03:09

Title: New Tyres
Post by: andygod on March 22, 2006, 16:03:09

My new tyres are 235/83/16, I know that I will need to fit extended bump stops, adjust the Steering stops and trim the rear wheel arch and front-end cap. I have a 2" lift fitted, could somebody please explain the wheel arch and end cap cutting, i.e. at what angle do I cut, how much do I need to remove etc

many thanks in advance

Title: New Tyres
Post by: Mace on March 22, 2006, 16:16:34

Photos that may help...

I use a standard electric jigsaw with a fine toothed metal cutting blade. Went like a hot knife through butter. Cleaned up the edges with a file.

I've since increased the cut from 1" to nearly 2"

Title: New Tyres
Post by: Wanderer on March 22, 2006, 18:06:02

You can make the cut and move the remaining piece back to keep the wheel arch lip.

Cut from the bottom until you get to the wheel arch lip and then put the cut piece on the inside. With the right glues or whatever you can make it look quite tidy. If you're not really bothered then just self tap or pop rivet.

Ed

Title: New Tyres
Post by: nickW on March 22, 2006, 18:27:30

what did you use to cut it, would an angle grinder be alright

Title: wheel arch trim
Post by: andygod on March 22, 2006, 18:35:51

Ok I’ve cut the back wheel arch as per photo using a small angle grinder. Cut is clean and looks fine. Do I now need to trim the front-end cap?

Title: New Tyres
Post by: Jas278 on March 22, 2006, 20:19:05

Nice wheels Andy where you get them.? :lol:

Title: New Tyres
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on March 22, 2006, 22:54:11

Grabber M/T's

Mega tyres =D>  =D>

Title: front end cap
Post by: andygod on March 23, 2006, 07:24:25

Can anybody explain if any, how much of the front end cap needs to be removed.

Title: Re: wheel arch trim
Post by: Mace on March 23, 2006, 07:32:58

Quote from: "andygod"

Do I now need to trim the front-end cap?

Mines a 300 tdi and the tyres don't catch the end caps. That said, i knocked one the other week and it wasn't quite straight so the tyre did start to catch, once back in place it cleared again.

Grabber MT's are great in all kinds of MUD with loads of tread depth, they do however suffer from lack of sidewall protection and sidewall grip. Get angry with them and they dig down pretty quick.