I picked up some new wheels

[samneil2000]

Well, I guess if that's what it takes, that's what I'll do.
My brother told me the tires are already in, so now I just have to get the VX and the rims to his shop...

Rear wheels will fit fine.
Be prepared to trim and BFH up front.

My 32" x 11" wide tyres needed it, and they were on stock rims with the correct offset.

Larger dia + wider thread + wrong offset = lots of BFH work.

PK

[Triathlete]

TRIATHLETE--- Thank you for the tire knowledge challenge test; unfortunately, you are incorrect.

Thats what I get for reading and responding in a glycogen depleted state after riding a bike 100+ miles followed by a brutal swim workout!

[Triathlete]

Well, I guess if that's what it takes, that's what I'll do.
My brother told me the tires are already in, so now I just have to get the VX and the rims to his shop...

remember, you will have to take care of your wheel wells before taking the VX to get the wheels/tires installed or you will not be able to drive it home....unless you live in a straight line from the shop!

[VXorado]

Well, I guess if that's what it takes, that's what I'll do.
My brother told me the tires are already in, so now I just have to get the VX and the rims to his shop...

Those tires are gonna look mean on your VX. I used a sawzall and grinder for the wheel wells. Its not hard but like Triathlete said, plan ahead.

[samneil2000]

Are there any other pics besides LittleBeast's pics of the required "modifications" to the fender? Is it easiest to just put the wheel tire combo on, turn the wheels and see how much clearance is needed or what?

Thanks guys.

[circmand]

my attachment folder was maxed out

[VX KAT]

Look nice Dave!!

my attachment folder was maxed out

[samneil2000]

Those do look nice, even in the grainy pic!
I just dropped the wheels off at my brothers work. The tires were there, and all I can say is pictures do not do these things justice. Wow! I hope my little VX can turn the dang things... haha
So, my brother will get them mounted and balanced today most likely. I'll get them home ASAP, and hopefully get them on by this weekend. The bad thing is they are calling for rain Thursday and Friday. I might be out there in the rain because I am ready to see these beastly things under my VX!!!

[circmand]

Look nice Dave!!

but was totally happy with the result. The black merges with the cladding and I like the lower wider tire profile. Of course I bought my digital camera because of the price too.

[samneil2000]

My brother hauled the new wheels/tires out to my house from his work. I went to work on the VX. The rear was a piece of cake. At least it inspired me to get the front done after seeing the results in the rear.

I was nervous when I saw how much additional room I needed to turn the front wheels. Turn one way, and I needed more room in the front of the well. Turn the other way, and I needed more room in the back of the well. I tried to see roughly how much space was needed in the front, and only take just enough plastic off. It's really amazing how a sawzall with a fine tooth blade will cut through our cladding like a hot knife through butter. I hacked off the corner area of the front pretty quick.

In the back, I pulled out two bolts and 4 plastic push-pin type things that hold the fender liner in. Then I folded the liner up and outta my way, it's thin and flexible. Then I took the sawzall and cut cladding and sheet metal that I thought I needed to remove. Then a few taps with the BFH and a shot of rustoleum flat black, and that was that. I trimmed the inner fender liner a bit because it has a bulge that was in the way. I used heavy duty scissors for that.

That was it. It took a while to do the first fender well. The second was much quicker because I didn't have to measure so much. I knew what needed to be done. It was dark when I finished, so I don't have great pics of the final result, but I would say they make a pretty good improvement to the overall look of the VX. Now it really looks like it will go anywhere...

[Ldub]

I like that a LOT!......

[circmand]

I put the OEM size on the rims and have plenty of room

[samneil2000]

305-60-18
They are about 12 inches wide and just under 33 inches tall, according to the specs.

And thanks Ldub, that's an honor...

[LittleBeast]

Dude serious improvement! I like that look a lot. Nice tire choice as well, 2 thumbs way up

[Triathlete]

Looks good!
Did you put a jack under the front tire and stuff it into the wheel well to be sure you have clearance there with the wheel turned?