The approved sizes and correct sizes are 255/45 or 235/50 - I would go for the 255 to give you a bit more protection over the alloy - Stick to the sizes VW suggest
18” Tyre recommendations
Half the modifications I see on here aren't what VW suggest!
235/55/18 - does the extra sidewall cause issues?
Hi does anyone run on 235/55 r18 instead of the usual 235/50 r18? Because they are 12.7mm more in diameter, I wonder if they look like swampies or whether the difference is not noticeable. I appreciate the speedo will under read by 3% but is the gearing noticeably higher? Cheers
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Half the modifications I see on here aren't what VW suggest!
235/55/18 - does the extra sidewall cause issues?
Hi does anyone run on 235/55 r18 instead of the usual 235/50 r18? Because they are 12.7mm more in diameter, I wonder if they look like swampies or whether the difference is not noticeable. I appreciate the speedo will under read by 3% but is the gearing noticeably higher? Cheerswww.t6forum.com
Totally agree. But if you can stick to correct tyre sizes, then why would you change away from it. Especially on a brand new California or any new vehicle.
245/50r18 gives you 6mm extra side wall. I run this size with summer tyres. Given new tyre tread depth of 8mm(ish), the more miles you put on this size, the closer it gets to equalling the rolling circumference of a new factory fit tyre. Probably the most mechanically sympathetic approach I could find to both aid comfort and slightly improve the aesthetics. Slightly reduces the arch gap, without lowering springs.
4 years ago when I first got our T6, it came with 235/55/17's, it looked miserably under rubbered
Mine came with a 20mm drop as standard, and `I didn't want to go any lower, because we go off-road.
I changed the tyres to 235/60/17 and fitted some 25mm spacers and WOW, totally transformed.
I'll always fit 1 size larger tyres, all other things being equal,
but if I had a small output engine, and carried big loads, I might stick with OEM sizing.
Mine came with a 20mm drop as standard, and `I didn't want to go any lower, because we go off-road.
I changed the tyres to 235/60/17 and fitted some 25mm spacers and WOW, totally transformed.
I'll always fit 1 size larger tyres, all other things being equal,
but if I had a small output engine, and carried big loads, I might stick with OEM sizing.
Tim Butcher
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Would that give a more comfortable ride than 255/45?
Thanks. 18” is Max OEM I believe?
I think 18" is still T6-OEM-max, but there are 20" VW approved dealer fit alloys I believe.
@Dellmassive, just come across this thread as I'm in need of tyres soon. Are you still running them?
In fact anyone using them on their vans?
Cheers
Yes still got them on the rears....
Out of stock last time I went to garage... so the fronts are different brand currently.
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Out of stock last time I went to garage... so the fronts are different brand currently.
Lowering & 4-wheel Laser Alignment - How I Done It -
Lowering & 4-Wheel laser alignment - How I Done It - Another constant HOT TOPIC is lowering, B14`s Elbracs etc etc So lets take some time as see what its all about. Steering Geometry is Very important for the life of your tyres and the safety and handling of your van. A poorly setup geometry...
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Thanks for the reply. How did you get on with them? Did they last in terms of mileage. Seeing conflicting reviews.Yes still got them on the rears....
Out of stock last time I went to garage... so the fronts are different brand currently.
Lowering & 4-wheel Laser Alignment - How I Done It -
Lowering & 4-Wheel laser alignment - How I Done It - Another constant HOT TOPIC is lowering, B14`s Elbracs etc etc So lets take some time as see what its all about. Steering Geometry is Very important for the life of your tyres and the safety and handling of your van. A poorly setup geometry...
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Thanks
What are they like in the rain and do they last? I've had my current all season tyres, granted they are not premium (landsail) and they are down to 3mm in less than a year.
Looking at my log . .
im roughly on my 3rd set of tyres at 34K miles ish.
so average for me is about 12k for a front set. (rears last longer (non driven, non steer))
MY18 204 DSG 2WD Heavy . . . .
Last set were RIKEN as no stock
ill add this to the lowering 4 wheel thread linked above . .
I liked the Accelera... a good all round cost effective tyre..
A soft tyre is more grippy, but wears quicker.
A hard tyre last longer but less grippy.
I munch through tyres every 12k ish so cost Is a major factor for me..... I'd like fancy branded tyres. But it makes no sense to me.
the vanco conties the van come with wore out just as quick as a mid budget tyre...... so why pay more?(just my personal opinion)
im roughly on my 3rd set of tyres at 34K miles ish.
so average for me is about 12k for a front set. (rears last longer (non driven, non steer))
MY18 204 DSG 2WD Heavy . . . .
Last set were RIKEN as no stock
| 04/01/2019 | 6938 | £ 82.00 | 255/45/18/103W Accerra tyre NSF Portland tyres |
| 11/04/2019 | 11900 | £ 82.00 | 255/45/18/103W Accerra tyre OSF Portland tyres |
08/01/2020 | £ 66.20 | ALLTYRES - ORS tyre Accelera 245/45r18 | ||||||||
30/01/2020 | £ 225.61 | ALLTYRES - Accelera 245/45r18 103y nsf,osf,nsr |
07/11/2020 | 33813 | £ 172.01 | ALLTYRES - RIKEN 245/45R18 103Y XL 2x NSF,OSF |
ill add this to the lowering 4 wheel thread linked above . .
I liked the Accelera... a good all round cost effective tyre..
A soft tyre is more grippy, but wears quicker.
A hard tyre last longer but less grippy.
I munch through tyres every 12k ish so cost Is a major factor for me..... I'd like fancy branded tyres. But it makes no sense to me.
the vanco conties the van come with wore out just as quick as a mid budget tyre...... so why pay more?(just my personal opinion)
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Thanks for the update and detailed logs
It has mate - on B14's. I'm not sure how low, but down quite a long way....it was done by New Wave Custom Conversions in Cardiff and they went as low as possible
