17” Posadas wheels (49 offset) common tyre size?

[rileyrussell.89]

I’ve tried searching but can’t find definitive answers…

I’ve Picked up a new set of amarok posadas which are 49mm offset.

My question is, after the standard 235/55/17, what is the next size larger from these that most people run?

I don’t want to go as big as 245/65/17 for scrubbing and odometer reasons, so is there a common size between these 2?

On a 2020 transporter T6.1 340 that needs above 102 speed rating.

Many thanks

 

[Sabre]

Search is your best friend.

Tyre Size for Rim Size/Width Calculator - What's the best tyre size for my rim? - TyreSizeCalculator.com

Tyre size for rim size/width calculator tells you what tyre sizes to go for, for the size of your rim. e.g., I'm going for 6.5 x 15j rims. What's the best tyre size?

www.tyresizecalculator.com

Lots of discussions on here about wheels and tyres. They're all nuts!

Or this one

Rim & Tire Size Calculator. Custom Offsets

Tire Tech Information - The Wheel Fitment, Tyre Stretch, Rolling Radius and Speedometer Error Calculator. Play with specs, try different settings, compare results

www.wheel-size.com

 

[rileyrussell.89]

Thankyou for your help. I’ve spent countless hours on those calculators but was hoping for real world experience

 

[Mattyboy84]

Thankyou for your help. I’ve spent countless hours on those calculators but was hoping for real world experience

@rileyrussell.89 did you ever find a tyre? Will 245/65/17 rub?

 

[dwngph]

Hi all,

I have a set of Amarok Posadas wheels (8J17 offset 49) ready for my new Transporter T6.1 t32 4motion. I have just fitted the wheels only (no tires yet) for fit and worry that the sensor wiring might bind with the new 235 55 17 tires. There doesn't appear to be huge margins. The supplied wheels are the ugly steels 7J17 offset 55.

Does anyone have any experience in this regard? - I don't want to buy good tires just to find they don't work

Thanks for any response

 

[T6Paul]

Check on willtheyfit.com




Looks like they should fit well. If there is any rubbing a 5mm spacer would sort it, although I doubt that would be necessary

 

[dwngph]

Thanks so much David! I have tried the calculators but get cold feet when I see the actual bodywork - I'll try and find a dud 235 55 17 tire and put it on the rim to check clearance before I commit to a full set of Michelins. They have to be 103 rated for the T6.1 450 T32. Another option could be swapping the existing 215 60 17's on to the 8" wheels. Calculators say it's ok but on the limit of stretch.