Amarok Wheels on a T6

Interestingly I have a t6.1 (T30) with 16 inch steel wheels. I got some Amarok 17 inch Aldo alloys and I need (probably 3mm( spacers so that they clear the brake calipers. They rub on the front part of the calipers.

This is them on with the original 245/65x17 tyres that came with them, prior to realising I needed the spacers.

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manfrotto said:
Interestingly I have a t6.1 (T30) with 16 inch steel wheels. I got some Amarok 17 inch Aldo alloys and I need (probably 3mm( spacers so that they clear the brake calipers. They rub on the front part of the calipers.

This is them on with the original 245/65x17 tyres that came with them, prior to realising I needed the spacers.

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Are your tyres standard size? Or are they larger?
 
In the photo they are the the 245/65 x 17 tyres that came with the wheels. I am intending to put 235/55 x 17 tyres on them though. Here in NZ they will fail a warrant of fitness (MOT in UK speak) if tyres are more than 5% bigger than standard.
 
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VW Amarok - a 4x4pickup made by VW?

Amarok wheels - basic steel wheels that you never see on an Amarok?!! Wtf broseph

What I want to know - are there some nice ish looking factory fitted VW 4x4 style wheels that I assume you could take from an Amarok and put on a T6?

Imagine some beefed up Clayton's with some acceptably attractive off-road tyres. Nothing tooooo fancy. Just something that tells you "this T6 is offroady looking and I'm enjoying it."

Little help please?

Thanks.
 
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I believe that the Amarok and the Transporter have the same PCD, if that's what you're asking.
 
Anymore VW factory alloys that look a bit more offroady/4x4ish than the Cantera?

Apologies in advance, I know absolutely nothing about wheels etc, just want to look cool.
 
manfrotto said:
In the photo they are the the 245/65 x 17 tyres that came with the wheels. I am intending to put 235/55 x 17 tyres on them though. Here in NZ they will fail a warrant of fitness (MOT in UK speak) if tyres are more than 5% bigger than standard.
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Damn I just saw this response. I'm liking the way these wheels look and I've got the same van as yours T30 T6.1.

Will the wheels fit without spacers on standard 235/55/r17 tyres?
 
Yes nice wheels, but unfortunately they don't clear the brake callipers. I didn't really get to check whether the larger original Amarok tyres would not rub on anything, but think they would have been ok.

I am now looking at some Posadas which I have confirmed will fit ok without interfering with the brake callipers.
 
manfrotto said:
Yes nice wheels, but unfortunately they don't clear the brake callipers. I didn't really get to check whether the larger original Amarok tyres would not rub on anything, but think they would have been ok.

I am now looking at some Posadas which I have confirmed will fit ok without interfering with the brake callipers.
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Oh right! Damn yeah nah I’m not keen on having to deal with spacers etc haha

Maybe I’ll look into something else that’s a straight swap. Thank you for getting back to me.
 
manfrotto said:
Yes nice wheels, but unfortunately they don't clear the brake callipers. I didn't really get to check whether the larger original Amarok tyres would not rub on anything, but think they would have been ok.

I am now looking at some Posadas which I have confirmed will fit ok without interfering with the brake callipers.
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Hello again - can I just check if you’ve got the standard or big brakes? I’ve got the standard ones on my van
 
dj_ said:
Hello again - can I just check if you’ve got the standard or big brakes? I’ve got the standard ones on my van
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I have standard 308mm front brakes. I think 17 inch wheels are required for bigger brakes anyway.
 
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