maximus Posted March 21, 2009 Report Posted March 21, 2009 Ok so nothing exiting here, just a new set of RS6 style wheels for my Galaxy. Going for 18" wheels as there's some pretty good deals out there. I'll post details fo where I get them from and photos after I order them / get them. Quote
jkspoff Posted March 22, 2009 Report Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) Post a picture, I have the same wheels as that, make sure you put some -50mm lowered springs on to make them look even better ! Check out the other posts relating to these wheels, I got mine from: www.alloywheels.com Edited March 22, 2009 by jkspoff Quote
jkspoff Posted March 22, 2009 Report Posted March 22, 2009 Check out these 2 links:http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=15769andhttp://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=16542 Quote
maximus Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Posted March 30, 2009 Old Wheels, scuffed and worn out tyres.http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m293/markallinson/PICT8174.jpg New wheels, ncie and shiney with fat 235/40R18 tyres!http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m293/markallinson/PICT8186.jpg Got the wheels from Rochford Tyres, aka alloywheels.com. Got a good deal and a discount through this forum, cheers Mirez!The tyres are Fullrun extra load, 95W. Time will tell how well they last. I adjusted the tracking on the NSF as the old tyres were very worn on the inside. I just guessed at a bit more toe in and now the steering wheel is straight again. As for lowering springs, I'm not going down that route for several reasons. I tow a caravan, 23 feet! and go camping a lot fully loaded.Also I take my son to the local motocross track and the track up to it is about 1.5 miles and is really only suitable for 4X4s! The Galaxy does a good job with the motocrosser on a rear rack and has only bottomed out one, ouch! I did notice when changing the wheels that the exhaust is literally about to fall off! Quote
jkspoff Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Looking good, nice choice ! Agree with you for not getting it lowered if you tow a caravan etc, but the back end looks lower than usual anyway on yours, have you got a boot full of junk, or is it just that the rear springs are more compressed with lots of towing ? Quote
Mirez Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Wow huge difference mate, think they actually suit the Mk1 a little better! Glad you are pleased :rolleyes: Quote
maximus Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Posted April 6, 2009 Well it didn't take long, but the missus kerbs the nearside front wheels today! ARGH!!!!!!!!! Quote
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