Dave Rothwell Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hi All, Is anyone using an Automotech 4 post lift at home - would welcome any feedback prior to purchase - Also any recommendations for the best supplier for Avon zzs's at present, thanks as always - daveR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Fox Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I have a two post lift, in my view better as it lifts the car by the chassis rails and takes the weight off the suspension.Mines a generic Chinese one from a local supplier found on eBay, cost around £1200 new.BMTR for Avon tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rothwell Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Cheers Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Shortshift Posted February 12, 2018 Leadership Team Share Posted February 12, 2018 Two-post lifts take more room (width) than four-post, and also require a stronger floor structure. I have a four-post lift (Chinese in origin but supplied and installed by a UK business) which has been excellent. I also have a sliding jacking beam (bridge jack) that allows you to lift the car when it is on the ramp, to get wheels off and so on. I concluded that this was the best option for me.One other good thing - you will see a lot more of your friends (and find that you have more than you thought) once it gets known that you have a lift in the garage! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rothwell Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hi James - Thanks for your advice - I will be going for the four poster as you say because I dont have the width for a two post, I was also going to go for a jacking beam.As you so rightly mention - I dont actually have a car but thought it would be a sneaky back door to help in the popularity stakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Dave, where's your car gone? We are hoping to move to just outside Edenfield so not too far from you, so I might be round to borrow it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domus Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Join the queue Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon.Rogers Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Mel Williams for ZZS tyres. 07811 269500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rothwell Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Many thanks for all the replies - Tom the cars still here, sorry just my attempt at a small joke, great if you move into the valley !!. Bought a pair of ZZS's 185-55-13's from BMTR as per Nigel's recommendation £100 plus Vat each, don't know how that compares but was cheaper than a quote I had a few weeks ago elsewhere. Delivery was good came first thing the day after. Avon make 245's for the rear (the YOKO's i've been on only went to 205) so I can return to the original spec the car came with when it was on ACB'sJust been speaking to Automotech - looking good still. Been having a last measure up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted February 15, 2018 Leadership Team Share Posted February 15, 2018 Dave, are you sure you want such a large diameter differential front to rear? The 215/55R13 might be more appropriate?Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mason Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Stu, technical ignorance about to follow.... My car is on Khumo Ecsta V70A and rears are more worn than front so was thinking I'd need to replace first. Fronts are 175 60 13's and rears are 235 45 13's. I was going to replace like for like (8 or 8.5j on the rear so need something to match tyre wise) What is the downside of a larger rear and the difference front to rear makes? Ta in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwes Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Ref the 4 post lift... I'd look for one that is only just wide enough for a 7 then you'll only get 'normal' mates dropping by ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rothwell Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Stu, blast, I only looked at the first line of the chart, grr think you are right my original ACB's were 245/50/13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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