"Bumbles", my 2011 Transit Connect XLT

[thebandit92]

Cool looking van,i prefer it all black though and i like the second wheels with the yellow,mainly as they are deep dish

[Mister Bumbles]

I think the yellow edge wheels look much better

It's official, I ordered my wheels today!

I ordered the Motegi MR122 wheels in an 18" x 8" wheel with a +35 offset.



Here is a link to a LARGE image of the rims ... http://classic.wheelpros.com/images/wheels_images/motegi_racing/MR1227.jpg

[AlanN]

You'll have to clean up all those brake parts now

[Mister Bumbles]

You'll have to clean up all those brake parts now

Actually, I need BETTER brakes. The stock brakes on this are TERRIBLE!

I just have to figure out what I can use to upgrade with. I'm used to sport brakes.
Not to mention, this thing is supposed to haul 1600 lbs... how am I supposed to be able to stop if the brakes don't work (like , you know, they don't NOW).

[The Panther]

Yep them wheels are the dogs alot better than yellow

[valetech]

not sure 18" wheels will look that big as your pictures

as for the brakes,do you have discs on the rear? if so they are the same as ford focus c-max. its easier to buy uprated discs and pads for a c-max
as for the front you can buy uprated front discs and pads

[Mister Bumbles]

not sure 18" wheels will look that big as your pictures

as for the brakes,do you have discs on the rear? if so they are the same as ford focus c-max. its easier to buy uprated discs and pads for a c-max
as for the front you can buy uprated front discs and pads

I *believe* that mine have front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
I'll have to double-check tomorrow

[Mister Bumbles]

So. Yah. My wheels just came in, got my new tires. I was able to pick my Transit up from the shop AS they closed, and I found something that REALLY bothers me.

The spokes actually protrude at least 1/2" to 1" further than the lip of the wheel. I don't think I like that, but since it was pouring rain and pitch black out, I won't know until the morning. At which point I'll take pictures and let you guys see what's going on >_<

[Mister Bumbles]

Well , got looking at it today, and I did NOT like the 40 series tires. Looked (and felt) like I had too little tire.

So I went back and they swapped me out for some 45 series tires.


This was the 40's....


(link to larger : http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6338833616_f28baafcfa_b.jpg)


This is the 45's...

(link to larger : http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6338079887_e96f68c6cd_b.jpg)


I like the 45's MUCH better.

[Vandalism]

very nice, rear wipers aswell, cant say ive noticed if the english ones have rear wipers or not

[AlanN]

I agree, the 45's fill the arch space better

[transitandy]

I think its looks with either 40's or 45's but you will get a better ride with the 45's m8

[The Panther]

Yes 45s cool

[transitandy]

Any more updates m8y

[Mister Bumbles]

Any more updates m8y

Well, nothing exactly *yet*... but lets see, I could show you what is being shipped to my front door as we speak....

Here's a bit of a hint...



After all of that arrives, Bumbles is going into the shop, and his front door panels are being ripped out and modified