All terrain tyres - recommendations and pictures
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Those are tiny tyres (225/45/18) in terms of radius/circumference, I don't think I've seen anybody on this forum with such small tyres?
100% 235/55/18 They hit the sweet spot imo in terms of every aspect of tyre selection & availability for a T6 on 18" wheels
Ajones
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Nice, very nice. The gap looks so much less. Can I ask out of curiosity how come you went 55 and not 60?
What brand would you recommend
I only bought my van last week and that’s what was on it, I agree they look tiny hence why I’m desperate to get bigger tyres.
What brand would you recommend
Certainly, I didn't want to change the gear ratios and speedo reading too much, my tyres now have a rolling circumference (the important bit!) of 3.5% greater than OE.
I can live with that, but I didn't want to go any higher because it can affect the drivability of the van. Mine is manual and 6th gear is plenty high enough, I wouldn't want it raised further by bigger tyres.
I went with Nokian Weatherproof, great in the wet (EU grade A for wet braking) and a good all round tyre for me. As you can see I go on muddy fields every week in winter, they're far more capable than they look. Tyres are a huge subject and it all depends what you want from them!
I can live with that, but I didn't want to go any higher because it can affect the drivability of the van. Mine is manual and 6th gear is plenty high enough, I wouldn't want it raised further by bigger tyres.
I went with Nokian Weatherproof, great in the wet (EU grade A for wet braking) and a good all round tyre for me. As you can see I go on muddy fields every week in winter, they're far more capable than they look. Tyres are a huge subject and it all depends what you want from them!
The only down side of 235/55/18 is the lack of choice. I think the GG AT3 maybe your best bet. One thing to check is load rating, the GG are fine for all T6's some tyres have 100 or similar load ratings, can be too low for some T6.
I've run 235/60/18 (or similar), and so long as you aren't too low, and maybe with some spacers they will fit. Even more choices with 255/55/18; they look great.But for me there's just too much downside in regards of drivability. If look for threads with "Swamper" in it in this forums search box, you will find people with big tyres who love them.
I've run 235/60/18 (or similar), and so long as you aren't too low, and maybe with some spacers they will fit. Even more choices with 255/55/18; they look great.But for me there's just too much downside in regards of drivability. If look for threads with "Swamper" in it in this forums search box, you will find people with big tyres who love them.
I use General Grabber AT3s
I have used 235/55/18 and 235/60/18.
Both are excellent, both are rub free.
Standard suspension.
I'll upload some photos later today.
I have used 235/55/18 and 235/60/18.
Both are excellent, both are rub free.
Standard suspension.
I'll upload some photos later today.
Ajones
Member
Looks good that mate, looks exactly the same as mine
@Tourershine Remember when i rolled up in the standard bus... ARCH GAPPPP INCOMINGGGG
Yeah mate. It was good to see your van last week
yeah, that long drive over with the several pit stops for snacks and fuel really made it more enjoyable. great to meet all your family too......
