Guy Dawkins
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My original tyres supplied new from vw were conti van contacts 109 load rated and H speed rated (130mph) now on Falken Wildpeak 235 65 17, 24mm raise, need at least 10mm spacers to avoid rub on full lock.
17” All-Terrain tyres
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My 6.1 (T28) 199 4Motion and was fitted with Bridgestone Duravis R660 215/60/R17 109/107T
KPNuts
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Thanks, I was expecting U or H as the official top speed is 123mph. From reading earlier in the thread, wasn't your van a 150 originally where a T rating would have been sufficient? Perhaps all UK 4Motion T32 get the same tyre.
Thanks for the heads-up on spacers - Guess the choice is spacers or different rims with different offset to original fit. Was planning on a lift.
Thanks. Seems surprising as the top speed quoted in the current VW 6.1 transporter brochure is 123mph (197kph) but T has a speed rating of 118 mph (190kph). I know it is only a small difference but I'm surprised a manufacturer (especially a German one - Autobahns) would fit a tyre with a lower speed rating than the top speed.
Guy Dawkins
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Yes TDI150 plus a torque map. Tyres on Devonport alloys (OE) 7x17 give 24mm lift on OE T32 springs. A set of spacers far less costly than a set of wheels. Ours came from Watfield Engineering with the correct bolts and floating washers, set of four cost less than a single load rated alloy rim. Watfield also have spring spacer lift kits 25-50mm and we will lift the rear as it sags a bit with filled water tanks plus the conversion. Fitting fronts involves dismantlling the struts, the rears just a spring compressor and detaching the bottom end of the dampers for access. We are not planning to drive places where a snorkel would be essential just get out of muddy fields and deal with snow. Navigator's veto...
Hi I run on Mitchelln Cross latitude 235 55 r17 rated 103h . This is on a 180 4motion these are land and speed rated and are the best tyre I've ever used, look fab travel like a road tyre BUT with loads of grip in the wet and will pull my twin axle out of s muddy field . Perfect all round tyre and they won't knacker your fuel economy. Just my tuppence worth
Yep, I've run these tyres years ago, and they are very good......... in summer.Hi I run on Mitchelln Cross latitude 235 55 r17 rated 103h . This is on a 180 4motion these are land and speed rated and are the best tyre I've ever used, look fab travel like a road tyre BUT with loads of grip in the wet and will pull my twin axle out of s muddy field . Perfect all round tyre and they won't knacker your fuel economy. Just my tuppence worth
Not so in winter.
There are far better all-season tyres around now. Just as good as Mit LatX in summer and muddy fields, but so much better in winter.
darrenmhaine
Member
Hey Paul
when you say, "I've got the same". Are you running 225/65 r17 or 245/65 17?
Cheers, Darren
darrenmhaine
Member
Hey
Can I ask; are you running spacers? What wheels are you running, what width and ET? Sorry about all the questions, but I'm about to spend quite a bit of money; just trying to make sure it's well spent.
Cheers
Darren
245’s mate.
Just done something similar but gone full circle now and heading back to some nice alloys....
16” Claytons > 19” Amarok Cantera > 16” Modular Steels with BFG KO2 235/70/16s > 16“ Claytons > probably another set of Canteras
Love the aggressive ‘Swampery’ look but turns out I much prefer the low/alloy look
16” Claytons > 19” Amarok Cantera > 16” Modular Steels with BFG KO2 235/70/16s > 16“ Claytons > probably another set of Canteras
Love the aggressive ‘Swampery’ look but turns out I much prefer the low/alloy look
I like the look of these. How much mileage have you had from them? My van seems to eat tyres!
Not that much yet thanks to COVID-19, probably about 4,000. So far there is absolutely no sign of wear, but that's not surprising. When researching tyres the off road forums suggest 40,000 miles isn't impossible. Although that isn't on a van it's often on a pickup or heavy duty 4x4. Sorry cant be of more help
Gsampson24
Member
Hello everyone,
I have a LWB T32 and would like to fit some 17inch alloys with all terrain tyres. I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not I would have to lift my suspension so they fit? Also which size of the BF Goodrich tyres I can actually go for if there are a few options that would fit. Apologies for my lack of knowledge I really don't know a lot about suspension and wheel specs! I thought it would quicker asking you lovely people.
Thanks in advance.
I have a LWB T32 and would like to fit some 17inch alloys with all terrain tyres. I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not I would have to lift my suspension so they fit? Also which size of the BF Goodrich tyres I can actually go for if there are a few options that would fit. Apologies for my lack of knowledge I really don't know a lot about suspension and wheel specs! I thought it would quicker asking you lovely people.
Thanks in advance.
T32's come with 17" alloys. As long as you're not going to fat over stock tyre size then there's no problem.
Take a look here - Will They Fit - this will help you compare the effect of wheel/tyre sizes with your current set-up.
