ditto, and upgrade tyres one size from 235/55/17 to 235/60/17.
I've got some 18" Amarok alloy wheels in the garage (they came of our own Amarok); I keep thinking about getting the Amaroks re coated with "Smoked/Shadow Chrome";
But I also keep looking at Palmerston; either way 235/55/18 Nokian...
...months warranty remaining.
Standard van with few mods.
6 seats
Westfalia tow bar
Roof bars
Side bars
18" Amarok Steel wheels and almost new 235/60/18 General Grabber AT3s
Heated washer jets
Tailgate
Immaculate condition inside
and out.
Price is Plus VAT with a full VAT invoice with the van...
Nice, very nice. The gap looks so much less. Can I ask out of curiosity how come you went 55 and not 60?
I only bought my van last week and that’s what was on it, I agree they look tiny hence why I’m desperate to get bigger tyres.
What brand would you recommend
The Exec's already come 20mm lower than other T6's.
imo if you want to reduce the wheel arch gap consider a slightly larger tyre 235/55/18; 235/60/17.
The DCC on an Exec is a lovely set up, which I would be very mind full of changing. just my thoughts
Hi there.
it will be an everyday van getting me to and from work mainly. Not really much load in the back either. I live and drive around country roads quite a lot and in winter some of them are quite difficult to tackle unless winter tyres are fitted. Not heard of any of those tyres above...
For me its Nokian Weatherproof SUV or Michelin Agilis Climate Cross. You need to check out tyre sizes and load ratings.
My preferred size is 235/55/18, and at present this rules the Michelins out.
If 17" was still my bag may well be 235/60/17...
I will keep my eyes open for s set with the correct size wheels on it like I say go to 235. I still have a few months life on my tyres so will see what happens. Do you have a pic with your van on the Amaroks
Thanks for the reply and looks an amazing tyre. Unfortunately I'm running 215/60/17's at the mo and just need the two. But defo worth considering. Thank you again.
I've got a 20mm drop with 25mm spacers all round with 235/60/17's (same radius as 235/55/18's), all seems to work well on mine, never rubbed yet.
But I think I'll go the 18" route, because well...., they just look better:thumbsup::thumbsup: imo.
Thanks, I will be running mostly empty and usually <200kg load. (I will be going 235 next time - but that won't be for a while). The tyres currently feel like they have as much 'give' as if they were filled with concrete!!...
This is a huge down side of running narrower tyres.; and why people often comment on much better the ride characteristics are when they swop from 215/60/17 to 235/55/17 or better still 235/60/17. And also thats why VW fit their premium T6's with 235/55/17 as standard or 255/45/18's as options...
Nokian Tyres / All Season SUV 4x4 / Nokian Weatherproof - 235/55 R17 103V XL TL Fuel Eff.: C Wet Grip: A NoiseClass: 1 Noise: 69dB All Season - Four Season - All Weather - SUV/4x4 Tyres - 17" R17" - 235/55/17, 235/55R17
Amazing tyre imo 40k miles with 3mm of tread left using them all year...
They will fit but they wont work...
They will go on the studs but apart from the obvious rubbing on lock, when the suspension is compressed and especially when compressed and on lock, you will damage components within the arch.
The maximum you can use without any compromise using an 18 is...
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