there’s a few examples online. No wonder the ride’s rough if the tyres have a profile as low as these!
17's 18's 19's or 20's...
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there’s a few examples online. No wonder the ride’s rough if the tyres have a profile as low as these!
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there’s a few examples online. No wonder the ride’s rough if the tyres have a profile as low as these!
Doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. I've seen 20s with balloon tyres and poor offsets that look far worse than that does.
Agreed fella, too big. I would choose 20s, well I did. You may decide you want to go a little lower once you’ve changed your wheels.
Hey there,
Getting closer to purchasing my first van ...and had a quick question about wheel size.
The bespoke build companies I've looked at are all recommending 20/21" wheels which look great but not sure if they're practical in day to day driving.
Just wondering what the drive is like on a T6 T32 SWB if going from 17/18" wheels up to say 20" ish? Does the ride suffer as such or does it actually improve and feel/handle more like a car? From looking around online I guess the van would be lowered around 40-50mm. I presume that also helps reduce body roll and makes it feel more car like?
Any thoughts from people that have gone either up or down in wheel size?
Thank you and apologies if this sounds like a silly question!
Getting closer to purchasing my first van
...and had a quick question about wheel size.The bespoke build companies I've looked at are all recommending 20/21" wheels which look great but not sure if they're practical in day to day driving.
Just wondering what the drive is like on a T6 T32 SWB if going from 17/18" wheels up to say 20" ish? Does the ride suffer as such or does it actually improve and feel/handle more like a car? From looking around online I guess the van would be lowered around 40-50mm. I presume that also helps reduce body roll and makes it feel more car like?
Any thoughts from people that have gone either up or down in wheel size?
Thank you and apologies if this sounds like a silly question!
Who actually recommends 21's?...
Don’t go bigger than 20”.
And spend well on suspension to make it all work together nicely
And spend well on suspension to make it all work together nicely
paulo_1979
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Almost at the point of ordering a T6.1 kombi with the standard 17" Devonport wheels. Whist they look ok, I might look to keep them as winter tyres and for the summer something that looks a bit nicer.
If I want to put a set of 19" alloys on afterwards, what will I have to do? What sizes should I go for and does it have to be lowered for it to look half decent?
Essentially I want some of your opinion on What can I put on that will look half decent with minimal upgrade/fettle as I'm out in Germany (Van will be brought out straight after purchase from UK) and where I am, prices for any kind of maintenance and upgrade are extortionate.
Thanks in advance.
If I want to put a set of 19" alloys on afterwards, what will I have to do? What sizes should I go for and does it have to be lowered for it to look half decent?
Essentially I want some of your opinion on What can I put on that will look half decent with minimal upgrade/fettle as I'm out in Germany (Van will be brought out straight after purchase from UK) and where I am, prices for any kind of maintenance and upgrade are extortionate.
Thanks in advance.
I run 20s and they are not crashy. Poor suspension choices will cause way more discomfort/crashiness (yes, I did just say crashiness) than a set of 20s will.
To recommend tyre options we need to know the width of the wheel and the load rating of your van.
To recommend spacers we need to know the wheel offset. If you can share that information then we’ll be able to offer more advice.
To recommend tyre options we need to know the width of the wheel and the load rating of your van.
To recommend spacers we need to know the wheel offset. If you can share that information then we’ll be able to offer more advice.
