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[Ollie_Gozzett]

hey all

can someone do me a massive favour and outline what would need doing when fitting 7*13 wheels. is it alot of work?

many thanks

[]GoD[Zander]

just need to cut some of the arch out and fit some big arches out easy really 2 hours job

[01smartc]

Ive got them and i just did as GOD Zander said, big arches and cut a bit of body work! easy

[Ollie_Gozzett]

oh right wicked. do you have to re calibrate the speedo for wider wheels? read that u did somewhere....

[01smartc]

Dont think so, well i haven't.

[binge]

The speedo will be slightly wrong after changing to 13" wheels, But not a great deal.

Your best bet is to buy a set of sportspack arches (or anything as big as them)

Fit the 13" rims, and then place the arch against the wing so it seats nicely around the wheel. But remember you have to give yourself a good 2" of room between the FRONT of the wheel and the inside of the arch as this is where it rubs.

Now pencil onto the wing where the arch sits.
pencil another line about 1cm lower to this one.

Cut the lower line with a grinder or a jigsaw.
Fold a 1cm Lip onto whats left of the wing.
drill holes
mount arch

Drive your car and see if it rubs on full lock.

If it rubs, find out which side, and just trim more off the front until it stops rubbing.

[Ollie_Gozzett]

cheers dude, thats about all i need to know. thanks for your help