Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Changing rims?

  1. 11-16-2002, 11:47 PM #1
    King_Xerxes
    King_Xerxes is offline
    Variable Bitrate
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Posts
    266
    Send a message via AIM to King_Xerxes

    Changing rims?

    Please do not flame me for all the off-topic car questions. It's just that you guys are really helpful.

    Anyway, the question:

    I'm looking at new rims and I don't want to pay to take the car in to get them shanced. I feel farily confident that I could use the car's jack and tire iron to remove the stock wheels, but I don't know how to change the tires over to the new rims. Is it possible/practical to do this without that fancy machine the shops have? If so, what's the best way? THanks!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 11-17-2002, 12:03 AM #2
    magnetik
    magnetik is offline
    FLAC
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Here, There, Everywhere
    Posts
    1,436

    Re: Changing rims?

    ah I would say no to this.... firstly if your tyre iron slips and hits the nice new rims say bye, bye to nice rims

    secondly, im guessing you have currently steel rims with stocky tyres? most (not all) rims you would wanna get will require a lower profile tyre and/or a wider tyre (most mag wheels/rims are fatter than stock rims) anyway... meaning you cant do a straight swap of rubber.....

    so, no its not really practical at all..... pick the rims and the tread, and get it all done in-shop....
    Project - GAME OVER :(
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 11-17-2002, 01:42 AM #3
    smashr2k
    smashr2k is offline
    Maximum Bitrate smashr2k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2000
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    569
    Send a message via AIM to smashr2k
    yup, tires have to be properly installed by a shop, because the tires have to be balanced. dont try to do this yourself. if you buy new tires at places like price club, they will install them for you.
    Car: 1999 Dark Green Mustang GT Coupe
    Audio: Alpine HU, JL 6ch Amp, JL Stealthbox and XR series components.
    Player: Empeg for now; something custom later.
    www.neotechpc.com - Custom built laptops!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 11-17-2002, 09:49 AM #4
    King_Xerxes
    King_Xerxes is offline
    Variable Bitrate
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Posts
    266
    Send a message via AIM to King_Xerxes
    Ah, right. I had forgotten about the balance issue. That alone is reason enough. Thanks! Pardon the lamer post...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules