255 60 18 Inch Amarock Wheels

[Peza]

Hi I am keen to put bigger wheels on my T6 multi-van . 255x60x18
I see most people are keeping close to the rolling radius of the original tires.
How much bigger can you go before the tyres foul the guards?
And does a large tire fit in the spare tire bay?
I see on the Facebook page VW T5 Upgrades they are putting massive tires on T6’s

 

[Dannyb6467]

I found 255/60/18 fouled the inner arches.
I'm running 235/60/18 with no issues whatsoever.....General Grabber AT3s

 

[Peza]

Thanks Danny

 

[MAT@VWT5UPGRADES]

255 55 18 is the biggest id recommend . 255 55 18 is a good size, 245 65 17 is even bigger.

 

[Peza]

Thanks Matt

 

[chriscroft]

I've run 255/55/18 on my T5, and I would not run them again; just too big imo; and the 7.5% up-gearing impacted the drivability of the van; and that was with 250bhp+ and 430lb-ft
235/55/18 are fine, and as big as I would go; or 255/50/18, which are a pretty uncommon size.

 

[Peza]

Thanks Chris!
Yes I’ve considered everyone’s advice and put on 255/45/18s keeping the rolling radius closer to original.
So far they seem to be good. I expected the ride to be harsher and it probably is but hardly noticeable.

 

[ken55]

New T5 owner and im considering changing wheels/tyres with ATs in mind.....Iknow this is an old thread but wonder what you ended up with, and your thoughts 2 years on.....any pics?

 

[Peza]

Hi Ken 55 I got tired of the harsh ride of the 255/45/18 tires. They were good on smooth roads and really hug the corners but
I found that after spending some time on corrugated dirt roads they were not comfortable at all.
so I have changed to 245/65/17 Amarock rims. To fit the spare tire in the tire well I have to let all the air out and use a scissor jack to jack the tire into place.
For me they have not rubbed on any part of the vehicle but I have heard of others complaining that they do get a small amount of rubbing.
But mine do not have a off road tread they are a road tire.
The Speedo is out a little bit but I use Waze GPS app that tells me my correct speed and gives an alarm when I go over the speed limit.
I have also had the engine remapped and gained an extra 20 hp so I do not notice loss of vehicle performance due to bigger tyres

Of course since putting on the big tyres I have not had the opportunity to travel on dirt roads or bush tracks yet.

 

[ken55]

Thanks for the report Peza. They certainly complement the van by filling the wheel arches further. Interesting choice you made....I will certainly consider a more general use tyre as an alternative to the full fat AT. Like the Waze GPS idea as well. Weather looks good.....Aus? Thanks again for getting back to me.

 

[ArtD]

Interesting sizes as I have 255/50/19 no problem at all. the only issue is spare wheel...but getting 17'' is plenty