JohnR Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Bearing in mind that the alloys on my 52 plate ghia are badly corroded, my tyres are down to the legal limit and that I am driving to the alps in a fortnight, I just found these on ebay and bought them. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...:B:EOIBSA:UK:31 I THINK that they will just go straight on. Can anyone concur with this? I figured that in the worst case I could just swap the tyres onto my rims and sell the alloys on. If the alloys will fit, I can use these and get mine refinished at leisure before getting some summer tyres on. Either way, it seems like a good deal for Quote
mk2vr6 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 get ready to re advertise them! pcd is wrong 108x5 you want 112x5 Quote
Joey Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Even though Ford own and make Jaguar cars, ford alloys wont fit the galaxy as it's a VW. If you are in the market for second hand alloys then you ned some from either a VW oran Audi. Quote
JohnR Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Ah well, still not bad for Edited February 28, 2008 by JohnR Quote
sparky Paul Posted February 29, 2008 Report Posted February 29, 2008 From the tyre paste and the markings on the tyres, I would say they are part worn tyres that have just been fitted to the rims. Also, if you are on 215/55x16s now, you speedometer will read a little under on 225/55s, so watch out for that! Quote
chromedome Posted February 29, 2008 Report Posted February 29, 2008 Also make sure they are reinforced or extra load. Quote
JohnR Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Posted February 29, 2008 Chromedome....Check the add. They are 99 load rated and V (for very fast ;-) Yes they are part worn, says they have 5 or 6 mm left. Trying to get some scrap steel rims at the mo so I can still keep my others going. Local breakers don't have any and I don't really want to pay postage on em from further away. On a related point, I have some SnowSocks in lieu of chains.... anyone know if these are now approved for alpine use? I know they were not when they first came out about 6 years ago. Quote
suzuki91 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Posted February 29, 2008 they do sell them in the garages on the way to the alps. Quote
mk2vr6 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Posted February 29, 2008 IIRC their not obligatory in France but if you pass a blue road showing a wheel equiped with snow chains you must stop and fit them! failure to do so can result in a hefty 600 euro fine, your vehicle impounded and you haveing to go and buy an over priced set of chains before your are allowed to continue! when do you fit them? about five minutes before you decide to :D and remember the vehicles sold in these regions may run different sized tyres as standard to UK models so you may in some case find it difficult to get the correct size chains! I'm told BMW X5's, Porsche Cayennes, and Range Rovers are a couple of models where UK dealers have to get custom made chains for as the continental models run different tyres to our models with the lower profile sport tyres!you can always get a set from europaskilodge.co.uk and if you dont use them you get a large percentage of the cost back on their return or less if you use them! IIRC there are a few places that do this? also fill your tank on arrival at the resort, the fuel will have a better temp rateing and it will mean less condensation/moisture in your tank to freeze over night! remove your wiper blades DONT just lift them from the screen unless you want them tied in knots! ;) apre ski fun :P dont use the local screen wash! unless the stuff you have cant cope with the lower temps? it can strip the wax of your paintwork as its known to be a lot stronger than our stuff! reverse into parking spaces, it's easier to get out of the space as your drive wheels hopefully have less further to travel on the slippery stuff while you struggle to get out the space leave the car in gear or in park (auto) dont use the hand brake as it can freeze on! clear any snow from the roof of the vehicle before you drive off! in some regions it is a offence to drive with a heavy snow build up on the car as it can be a hazzard to other road users! plus it's heavy stuff! aprox 1kg per ltr so it will screw with the mpg and the handling and clear any snow build up from the the wheel arches when you stop, dont allow it to freeze solid in there as it can cause a few problems! and most importantly check to see if you are alllowed to park on the road side at night? snow ploughs dont stop for no one and have a habit of reshapeing parked car that get in their way :P Quote
JohnR Posted March 1, 2008 Author Report Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) Having been on snow once in the gal, I elected for snow tyres over chains for this trip. Last time I drove over, I was in a pug 406 estate. I only used the chains once, to get out of a car park. Most of the time it was ok, it was just a bit dodgy going over the col du montet at 1600m and -17 degrees into Vallorcine (a favourite haunt!). Besides the usual precautions, (low temp screen wash etc) one thing I like to do is keep a shovel, pick axe (memories of getting stuck in 4" frozen puddle somewhere) and deicing stuff in the roof box. Once into the gal, the heated screens and booster heater are great. I was skiing in Arc2000 with the family the week before last, but flying at 1/2 term just costs an absolute fortune. This trip will be our annual "lads only" trip to Chamonix, 3 in the galaxy, 45 gals of diesel, Edited March 1, 2008 by JohnR Quote
JohnR Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Posted March 2, 2008 Got the tyres on the Gal now. They are hardly worn at all! Price for supply only, online, was Quote
sparky Paul Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 Got the tyres on the Gal now. They are hardly worn at all! Price for supply only, online, was Quote
JohnR Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Posted March 3, 2008 yup! T'other wheel bearing turned into an epic battle...... The first one took about 3 hours including taking the knuckle into work to find some big lumps of steel and drifts. I brought them home and tackled the other side yesterday afternoon.... Pretty quick to get the knuckle off this time, then I set it up on blocks and thumped the bearing out. When i put the new one in, i found I'd left my big circlip pliers at work...doh! I spent 1 1/2 hours trying to get the clip in, before getting on my bike to fetch the tool. Got the knuckle back on the car, then got the TRE nut jammed on 1/2 way. The hex in the stud stripped. I dremmeled a screwdriver slot but that was not strong enough. In the end, I had to slice the nut and chisel it off. Then raided the garage for another nut before finding that it is a 10mm FINE PITCH. I then went round the gal to find another one in a none critical location to get the motor back on the road for this morning. Ended up nicking one of the drop link Nylocs. Managed to refit the droplink nut with a standard M10 x 1.5 half nut, recutting its own thread on the way so will have to find a proper nut to fit. prob just buy a pair of links (ebay), use the nut and keep em on the shelf till needed. My advice on Galaxy wheel bearings?? If possible, get somebody else to do it! ;-) John Quote
LongGone Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 yup! T'other wheel bearing turned into an epic battle...... The first one took about 3 hours including taking the knuckle into work to find some big lumps of steel and drifts. I brought them home and tackled the other side yesterday afternoon.... Pretty quick to get the knuckle off this time, then I set it up on blocks and thumped the bearing out. When i put the new one in, i found I'd left my big circlip pliers at work...doh! I spent 1 1/2 hours trying to get the clip in, before getting on my bike to fetch the tool. Got the knuckle back on the car, then got the TRE nut jammed on 1/2 way. The hex in the stud stripped. I dremmeled a screwdriver slot but that was not strong enough. In the end, I had to slice the nut and chisel it off. Then raided the garage for another nut before finding that it is a 10mm FINE PITCH. I then went round the gal to find another one in a none critical location to get the motor back on the road for this morning. Ended up nicking one of the drop link Nylocs. Managed to refit the droplink nut with a standard M10 x 1.5 half nut, recutting its own thread on the way so will have to find a proper nut to fit. prob just buy a pair of links (ebay), use the nut and keep em on the shelf till needed. My advice on Galaxy wheel bearings?? If possible, get somebody else to do it! ;-) John JohnR: I can't believe what I've just been reading. If your serious, your vehicle, from what you have described, and assuming any other repairs you may have carried out are to the same standard is nothing less than a lethal weapon. Quote
searcher Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 Here we go then. Hold tight this could be a bumpy ride. :wacko: Quote
JohnR Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Posted March 4, 2008 Nah... I'll let him off. The guy obviously does not know me yet! My "fix" to get the gal back on the road in time for work was to make the TRE safe, re-using a Nyloc (which I agree is not good practice). However, it was backed up by the use of Loctite 248. Regarding the donor for the said nut; If you've ever driven a Gal with a broken drop link prior to fixing it, you'll know that it is not desperately serious. Ok so you roll a bit more if you try to corner like Schumacher...but I dont. All said, the drop link in this case was secured and therefore still functioning. As a temporary measure, and being the only driver of the vehicle I was 100% happy with the efficacy of the "fix" as a temporary means of getting going. Should the "bodged" nut on the droplink loosen, it would become immediately apparent as a rattle. Ok with that? BSc, PhD, CEng, MIMechEChartered Mechanical Engineer Quote
gregers Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 ER NO still think you need to explain yourself a lot better then you have :lol: :D Quote
LongGone Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Nah... I'll let him off. The guy obviously does not know me yet! My "fix" to get the gal back on the road in time for work was to make the TRE safe, re-using a Nyloc (which I agree is not good practice). However, it was backed up by the use of Loctite 248. Regarding the donor for the said nut; If you've ever driven a Gal with a broken drop link prior to fixing it, you'll know that it is not desperately serious. Ok so you roll a bit more if you try to corner like Schumacher...but I dont. All said, the drop link in this case was secured and therefore still functioning. As a temporary measure, and being the only driver of the vehicle I was 100% happy with the efficacy of the "fix" as a temporary means of getting going. Should the "bodged" nut on the droplink loosen, it would become immediately apparent as a rattle. Ok with that? BSc, PhD, CEng, MIMechEChartered Mechanical Engineer You maybe the only driver, my thoughts concern the other road users in your vicinity should fate someday intervene.As a matter of interest what Uni's did you attend. On first appraisal I thought resurrection was true and Einstein was once more in our midst. Quote
JohnR Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Posted March 5, 2008 :lol: Knowing that it is a temporary fix, driving the vehicle carefully myself, in what way could fate intervene in respect of a slightly inadequately secured drop link??? Not completing a job is an admission of defeat. Oh and regarding the other questions:- Time-served apprenticeship, Mechanical Fitter 1980BSc(Hons) Mech Eng, Liverpool 1984PhD High Speed Machinery Design, Liverpool 1987CEng MIMechE Registration number 70377768 Quote
LongGone Posted March 5, 2008 Report Posted March 5, 2008 :ph34r: Knowing that it is a temporary fix, driving the vehicle carefully myself, in what way could fate intervene in respect of a slightly inadequately secured drop link??? Not completing a job is an admission of defeat. Oh and regarding the other questions:- Time-served apprenticeship, Mechanical Fitter 1980BSc(Hons) Mech Eng, Liverpool 1984PhD High Speed Machinery Design, Liverpool 1987CEng MIMechE Registration number 70377768 When my wife was ill and I tried cooking. I didn't admit defeat either. but neither did I eat it.I also referred to the previous repairs!You made no mention of renewing the snap ring or wheel hub retaining bolt both of which must be renewed. Tie rods also require new nuts.Vehicle repairs are a serious matter to most of us, so if your narration of events is written in the manner you adopted you cannot expect to be taken seriously.It is a technical forum after all. Now retiring from this post. Quote
LongGone Posted March 5, 2008 Report Posted March 5, 2008 THANK GOD FOR THAT My pleasure. Does God really shout? Quote
gregers Posted March 5, 2008 Report Posted March 5, 2008 does in my house,specially when ive done summit wrong............which in the missus eyes is always :ph34r: :lol: Quote
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