I picked up some new wheels

[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]

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[VX KAT]

Look nice Dave!!

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[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!......