Lifted VX or agressive looking tires...with stock 18" Rims

[nfpgasmask]

I always thought Biju did a nice job with his Proton back in the day.





Bart

[Riff Raff]

FYI--

The biggest tire that will fit on a 100% OEM stock "non-lifted" VX using the OEM 18x7 factory rims is 275/65R18 (32" O.D.). This size is bolt-on perfect with only a tiny inner triangle trimmed from the front cladding (inner front wheel well), and will give your VX an instant 1.25" increase in ground clearance. Torsion bar cranks are NOT required with this set-up.


If you plan on lifting-- you might as well go big (or go home) and mount 285/75R18 (35" O.D.) on the OEM 18x7 rims (yes, they'll fit on the stock rims).

[JoFotoz]

X2 what Tom said

Here is the "Tires & Rims thread ( the SEARCH function is your friend!) :-

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ght=Tires+Rims

This will give you LOTS of pics of VX's with different Tire options

Once you pick a tire size, the OME coils you may need will be easy to pick.

Torsion bar turns depend to a degree on how you like your VX to sit...
...nose down/nose up/ level .

Jo

[WormGod]

Also think about OTHER things.... like where you keep your VX.

I would love to lift. Have even owned all the goods for years to lift it. But.... even just a couple more inches, and she won't fit in the garage anymore. Barely clears the archway now at stock height with 285/60-18.

Good luck.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, I had to replace the top most piece of trim on my garage opening. With my roof rack on and the spare up there I just barely fit in my garage. Literally, like 1/4" of space.

Bart

[JoFotoz]

Yup....

Yeah, I had to replace the top most piece of trim on my garage opening. With my roof rack on and the spare up there I just barely fit in my garage. Literally, like 1/4" of space.

Bart

I notched out my top trim on garage opening too.

Small sacrifice IMO!

jo

[tom4bren]

When I built my garage years ago, I was driving a lifted full size Dodge. I designed it so it'd fit with no issues. I miss my garage ... lost it in the divorce.

Like Jo so eloquently stated tho:

Small sacrifice IMO!

[Y33TREKker]

I always thought Biju did a nice job with his Proton back in the day.

The right rims and aggressive looking tire tread choice can make all the difference regardless of whether a VX is lifted or not.

[jheyson =)]

The right rims and aggressive looking tire tread choice can make all the difference regardless of whether a VX is lifted or not.

Thanks Y33TREKker,

I agree with you.That is a good point! The right set of tires and wheels can get the look that I am looking for. By any chance, do you recognize what kind of tires Biju on the picture? Thanks

[Y33TREKker]

Thanks Y33TREKker,

I agree with you.That is a good point! The right set of tires and wheels can get the look that I am looking for. By any chance, do you recognize what kind of tires Biju on the picture? Thanks

From Biju's gallery.

Nitto Dune Grapplers

[jheyson =)]

That is great!! Thanks for the info again.

I may consider those as well.