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Title: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: ZeusZuki on December 22, 2006, 09:11:30 PM: Hi team,

Well I finally got around to fitting my Calmini lift kit. Got just under 4" of lift so decided to fit my 235/85 x 16's.

Word of warning - to fit this size rubber you need to cut a lot of internal plastic but the vehicle still retains its stock look - mission complete ;D

No pic's - I am sure you guys have seen enough of these already :P. Let me know if you want a pic though ;)

ZeusZuki 8)
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: gv1600 on December 22, 2006, 10:08:03 PM: Thats good to hear!!

Have fun with your new setup, ......but yes.., i would love to see some good photos!!
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: MikeGV on December 23, 2006, 12:56:25 AM: We would sure love to see some pics .

P.S. : Does Calmini make a 4 inch lift kit for GV ??? , i only know for a kit that gives you about 2 inches ::) ::)
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: beerman on December 23, 2006, 03:28:17 PM: we NEED pictures....

P-L-E-A-S-E

;D
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: ZeusZuki on December 23, 2006, 08:24:26 PM: Ok then, here are some pics. The biggest problem with these vehicles is that they have WAY TOO MUCH plastic on the inner guards ::). So just trim it off and run some decent rubber ;D.

Enjoy :)

ZeusZuki 8)
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: ZeusZuki on December 23, 2006, 08:27:47 PM: More pics.

Yes the Calmini kit is only a 2.5" lift BUT as with all of their kits you get a bit more ;)
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: beerman on December 23, 2006, 08:34:44 PM: really nice >:D

thank you, merry christmas by the way :)
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: MikeGV on December 23, 2006, 10:10:53 PM: Cool ;D ;D

Thx 4 the pics , Merry Christmas!!
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: ZeusZuki on December 23, 2006, 11:39:54 PM: Thanks guys. Merry Xmas to you all as well :D

I was hoping to get a good lift but retain the stock looks - I am very happy with the results.

I know it is not everyones cup of tea to go cutting things up to fit some rubber but I see like this: You can not make an omelete without breaking some eggs LOL. I intend to fabricate some new inner skins once I am sure I have sufficient clearance.

The plan was to turn my GV into an adventure rig for myself and my family - let the good times err roll ;D

Beerman - you ( blacknight etc, the experienced guys ) gave me a lot of inspiration to go ahead with this build ;D. Thanks team >:D

ZeusZuki 8)
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: r3cc0s on December 24, 2006, 03:27:28 AM: those pizza cutter sized tires are exactly what I want to run next year
I'm running 245/75/16" MTRs currently and am running a roughly 2 1/4" lift (3" rear)
and yes I had to cut splash guards and in fact had to remove my front bumper (new one being made)

However... a different approach than yours... as I am running stock control arms... I have a bit of tire rub at full lock

how is the rub w/ the Calmini lift?

I am planning on doin my 2" BL from RRO shortly, and hopefully zukination's lift will be ready by next summer for a total 6" of lift

if I do not run 235/85/16.... Trxus has a set of MT's which are 255/85/15's which measure to a 33 x 10" tire which I'd like to run

as I do have the 2.0L... I will have to run 5.38 gears, do an exhaust mod to provide adiqute power to use as a daily driver
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: bzzr2 on December 27, 2006, 09:03:48 AM: LOL - pizza cutter tires! i've had my tires referred to that way too..

anyhow the gv looks good!
Title: Re: Gv lift running 235/85 x 16's
Post by: xoffroad on January 08, 2007, 07:45:12 AM: Euro-Esc... Is what we coined years back when Landi's were running tires that were tall, not wide.