So I have had the green light from the other half, (or should I say she has got fed up of me talking about it constantly!) To purchase some wheels. I have finally decided on some Fuel zephyrs but can't decide on what size tyres! Do I go 235/65/17 or 245/65/17?! The 235 will obviously mean less error on Speedo and less gearing etc issues, but I keep thinking will the 245 fill the arch more and just look better?! Please help! Should say I am looking at Falken Wildpeaks
235/65/17 or 245/65/17
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235’s are pretty tight in the arches, I would say you’d have potential of rubbing with 245 without any arch liner fettling.
Take a look on show us your 17’s maybe message some of the members that where/are running 245’s
Take a look on show us your 17’s maybe message some of the members that where/are running 245’s
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Yea I am thinking more towards 235. It's a t32 but it will be full camper and then when it is fully loaded up will it rub? Do I just play it safe?!
Well gone for 235/65/17!
From the Gov.uk MOT Manual:
Condition and fitment
Evidence of a tyre contacting a part of the vehicle, such as due to tyre flexing or suspension movement, is not considered to be a defect. A vehicle should only be rejected if the tyre is fouling a part of the vehicle at the time of test.On my T32 (running Solow's) I currently have 225/55/17 tyres on my Fuel Zephyr's. I'm having 235/65/17 Falken Wildpeaks fitted next Tuesday at @BognorMotors (after they fit their new Bognor' Edition Bilstein Coilovers).
The 225's are a good fit in the arch at the front but there is room for an extra 5mm. It could easily handle going wider at the rear. If it wasn't for ground clearance issues I would have kept the Solow's but I need to go up a little and they're currently running at maximum height.
I'll post a pic when it's done.
The 225's are a good fit in the arch at the front but there is room for an extra 5mm. It could easily handle going wider at the rear. If it wasn't for ground clearance issues I would have kept the Solow's but I need to go up a little and they're currently running at maximum height.
I'll post a pic when it's done.
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235/65/17 Falken Wildpeak on Fuel Zephyrs. Sat at approx 70mm down on BMVS Edition Bilstein Coilovers. There is no noticeable increase in road noise compared to the Goodyear Efficientgrip's fitted previously and the speedo matches GPS exactly.
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Perfect stance
Liking that a lot, are the tyres 235/55 or 235/65 as previously suggested? any rubbing at 70mm?
Looks great!
235/65! Post amended
No rubbing yet, but I've only driven home and round the block. They're obviously bigger tyres but seem to sit at pretty much the same position in the arch as the 225/55's did with the Solow's, even if they are slightly wider. The 225's only rubbed once in a big depression with a bit of lock on so I don't forsee any issues with these. I will probably add a 10 or 15mm spacer to the rears.
I'm pleased with the suspension too but that's for another thread.
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@Toffermora if you do decide on the Zephyrs, they are a great looking wheel and the bash rings are quite sturdy...
However, you will have to get used to the puddles!
However, you will have to get used to the puddles!
They look great @The Bear78 ...... it makes me want to go a bit lower on my ST-X coilovers as have the same tyre size (Michelin Cross Climates) - be interested to know if you get any rubbing on full lock
Whatever you go for, make sure that the wheels and tyres are the correct load rating (103 min) for a T32
Cheers for the report @The Bear78 went for 235/65/17 on the Zephyrs, just waiting until the garage can fit me in to get them on. I noticed the lip when I got them, hopefully won't annoy me too much!
@Scottish Scrutineer tyres are 108 and wheels are load rated to 960 so all good.
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@Toffermora @The Bear78
Are you both still pleased with the 70mm drop and 236/65R17 Falken Wildpeaks? Have they rubbed at all? Are the tyres quiet and OK in the rain? Have they worn well? And importantly do they drive OK?
I ask as it looks like I'm probably going to go the same way with my T32 camper, jacking up my NSL Solows to the top (70mm drop) and adding some AT biased tyres for a bit of rough travelling next year.
Thanks for any feedback.
Are you both still pleased with the 70mm drop and 236/65R17 Falken Wildpeaks? Have they rubbed at all? Are the tyres quiet and OK in the rain? Have they worn well? And importantly do they drive OK?
I ask as it looks like I'm probably going to go the same way with my T32 camper, jacking up my NSL Solows to the top (70mm drop) and adding some AT biased tyres for a bit of rough travelling next year.
Thanks for any feedback.
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No complaints from me. I'm not sure exactly how many miles I've done on them now but they certainly haven't worn much. Wear is also even on the front, I haven't checked the rear particularly, other than the odd glance when walking past the back end. I'm rarely loaded up either.
My coilovers are supposed to give a 70mm drop but at 370mm on the rear arches it appears that I'm nearer 90mm.
Still, I have no rubbing and the wet/dry performance has not caused any issues even though this type of tyre is not optimised for tarmac.
My coilovers are supposed to give a 70mm drop but at 370mm on the rear arches it appears that I'm nearer 90mm.
Still, I have no rubbing and the wet/dry performance has not caused any issues even though this type of tyre is not optimised for tarmac.
