Ramps

[bermudabob]

Anyone know where I can get some car ramps wide enough for 225 section tyres?

[Ladders]

Halfords Bob, although I just use the standard ramps for my 225's!

[bermudabob]

How do the halfords ones cope with 225s then?

[Ladders]

Don't exactly fit, but have always been fine when I use them with mine

[Sol]

Bob,

I got mine from The Motorists Centre. 2.5 tonne ones, VERY similar to the halfords ones but almost half the price - £20.

 

There is a little overhang, but nothing too scary. I did a post about my cat removal, and in the post HERE there is a link to a download of instructions with pics of the ramps and wheels..(Im running 225 rears too)

 

<shamelessplug>I created the guide as someone requested it-my first attempt at mechanics- so would really appreciate it if a couple of people on here could look it over and check my advice isnt going to end up with someone damaging their car</shamelessplug> hth

[Tango190]

Bob,

I got mine from The Motorists Centre. 2.5 tonne ones, VERY similar to the halfords ones but almost half the price - £20.

 

There is a little overhang, but nothing too scary. I did a post about my cat removal, and in the post HERE there is a link to a download of instructions with pics of the ramps and wheels..(Im running 225 rears too)

 

<shamelessplug>I created the guide as someone requested it-my first attempt at mechanics- so would really appreciate it if a couple of people on here could look it over and check my advice isnt going to end up with someone damaging their car</shamelessplug> hth

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Think these are the ones (Marketed) by Sealey - have only found two sizes available off the shelf so to speak - the 2.5 tonnes being the widest and longest length ramp up.

[bermudabob]

Got myself a pair of ramps from a shop in Long Eaton - just popped in on the offchance. They also had a hydraulic jack that fits underneath the Elise too!

 

£20 for the ramps, £16 for the jack... lovely!

[Martin R]

Bob,

i bought a set of the Halfrauds ramps and had no trouble backing mine up with 225 rears. I have had a bit of practice backing old bangers up ramps mind

[Scott_Mac]

I have had a bit of practice backing old bangers up ramps mind

 

[Martin R]

Scott, when i put old bangers, i meant everything from my first car at 17 ( MK 1 Ford Cortina, cost £50 IIRC ) to Triumph Heralds and even the delights of a MG Midget. Most of them spent more time on the ramps than off. So i have had a bit of practice. Yes i am an old so and so before you remind me

[Tango190]

Scott, when i put old bangers, i meant everything from my first car at 17 ( MK 1 Ford Cortina, cost £50 IIRC ) to Triumph Heralds and even the delights of a MG Midget. Most of them spent more time on the ramps than off. So i have had a bit of practice.    Yes i am an old so and so before you remind me 

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Three years older than me, so clearly a senior moment Martin

[Scott_Mac]

Your secret is safe with me guys