16" (Crafter) steels won't fit over T6 brake callipers

[campergeek]

Got my new (2017) T6 (T28) this weekend, and it has 16" Claytons on it. I've bought some black VW OEM 16" steels that I thought would be a straight swap, sold as T5/T6 wheels. Just been told by my tyre guy that the steels are rubbing on the caliper and won't fit. Do I need spacers or different wheels or something else? Thanks.

 

[F2JON]

You sure it’s a t28? Or has it had bigger brakes fitted? The t32 has bigger brakes I believe which 16” wheels won’t fit over without catching the caliper. Theoretically if it’s a t28 they should bolt straight on.

 

[Gavinda]

They can't be transporter wheels, 16" Clayton wouldn't have a chance of fitting over the larger brakes and I know 16" T5/5.1/6/6.1 will fit over the smaller brakes so either your tyre guy is mistaken or they're not the right wheels.

 

[campergeek]

Does this help? I have no idea if these are the big brakes or not.

 

[Sib]

If I'm not mistaken I think they may be crafter wheels - I'm sure someone with more knowledge than me will confirm.

 

[Gavinda]

They're definitely the smaller brakes, genuine 16" T5 onwards wheels will fit over them.

 

[campergeek]

Yeah, just searched that serial and crafter is coming up. Cr@p. Ebay dispute time

 

[Gavinda]

If I'm not mistaken I think they may be crafter wheels - I'm sure someone with more knowledge than me will confirm.

You could be on to something there, looking at the weight rating I can't think what else they could be from?

 

[mmi]

From Crafter - 2N0601027L, ET60 (vs. T6 ET52 or ET51).

 

[Sib]

Defo if mis-sold!

 

[Gavinda]

Spacers? Transporters always benefit from spacers anyway, that's if the PCD is correct.

 

[campergeek]

Spacers? Transporters always benefit from spacers anyway, that's if the PCD is correct.

Is this possible?

 

[Gavinda]

If the PCD and centre bore diameter match yes.

 

[campergeek]

As far as I understand, the PCD and centre bore do match. If so, how do I know what size spacers I need and where do I get them? This is all new to me! I assume this just means the wheels will stick out a little more then? Might not be worth the hassle as it's only about £100 for a set that fit.

 

[Gavinda]

Around 20mm on the front and 30mm on the rear (per side) will get them sitting much nicer in the arches.

 

[Ads_Essex]

Might not be worth the hassle as it's only about £100 for a set that fit.

As long as you consider any resale implications in future (that comes with selling Crafter steels), then spacers may be the simple solution.

 

[campergeek]

Ok, appreciate the advice. Will see what the seller comes back to me with before I decide.

 

[Pete C]

People are giving away 16” steel wheels on here. I gave away a set with tyres a few weeks ago.

Pete

 

[campergeek]

People are giving away 16” steel wheels on here. I gave away a set with tyres a few weeks ago.

Pete

Delivered tidy black ones that don't need a respray though? Probably worth a wanted ad I guess.

 

[Pete C]

Yes, tidy ones. Definitely worth a WTB.

Pete