jaro
New Member
These are original VW Canberra rims, I think these are the most beautiful original rims for the T6
Caravelle - wheels to suit the -20mm drop
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Hi guys.
Hoping for some friendly advice on what rim size and tyres would be suitable for my 2016 exec caravelle 204hp. Looking to purchase a snow medium range tyre and rim package.
The tyres on the motor at the moment aren’t a standard size so struggling to know what I should be using.
Called a few places but they only have transporter categories and basically couldnt help.
Thanks in advance
Hoping for some friendly advice on what rim size and tyres would be suitable for my 2016 exec caravelle 204hp. Looking to purchase a snow medium range tyre and rim package.
The tyres on the motor at the moment aren’t a standard size so struggling to know what I should be using.
Called a few places but they only have transporter categories and basically couldnt help.
Thanks in advance
There’s a sticker in the door jamb with OEM sizes on it. If you’re looking for non-OEM then, being a heavy van, you’ll probably be limited to a T32 load rating. See this thread.
T32 Wheel Options.
With all these discussions of suitable load rated (860kg+) T32 wheels and the constant checks of suitability and questions such as "What is that wheel on your van?" "Is that suitable for T32?" "Will that wheel fit my bus?" etc etc I thought it may be worth starting a 'sticky' dedicated to this...
Oh and welcome to the forum
There is no difference.
Thanks for your replys.
At the moment I have 265/40 R20 on it, which a company has told me is an odd size for winter tires, and couldn't find a supplier that would have this size. Therefore I've opted for the rim and tyre combo and will swap them out.
I've attached a photo of my plate. Am I right in thinking that I can run this on 17s at 215/60 or 235/55 or 18s on 255/45?
At the moment I have 265/40 R20 on it, which a company has told me is an odd size for winter tires, and couldn't find a supplier that would have this size. Therefore I've opted for the rim and tyre combo and will swap them out.
I've attached a photo of my plate. Am I right in thinking that I can run this on 17s at 215/60 or 235/55 or 18s on 255/45?
Yes, those are standard sizes.
If you can show us the current wheels then you’ll probably find someone who’s able to advise on a winter tyre to suit them, if you were initially just wanting winter tyres… but it’ll probably work out cheaper and easier to run two sets of wheels. There are some winter wheel packages for sale on the forum.
The sizes listed have top load-rated sizes in them, but you may not need to go that high.
To be sure, check your rating plate:
There will be a black sticker with white writing on it stuck around the bulkhead within the engine compartment, probably on the drivers’ side.
Of the last two numbers, one marked 1. and the other marked 2. indicate the axle weights for front and rear.
Take the highest value one and halve it. That’ll tell you what your wheel ratings need to be in KG’s.
See this post once you’ve got your figures:
General Information - Wheels & Tyres
Wheel & Tyre Info - T6 Range These posts are intended for basic information covering the T6 fleet that should hopefully answer lots of initial questions about sizing and fitment If you have any info or think anything should be added that could benefit then please post it below and i will edit...
Is anyone running LV-1 staggered alloys on a Caravelle, If so, do you have any issues with the door cards rubbing on the tyres? I hadn’t realised this could be an issue until I searched the forum earlier!
I have the wheels, but I’m yet to put any rubber on and it will be lowered next week at CRS.
Thanks in advance
I have the wheels, but I’m yet to put any rubber on and it will be lowered next week at CRS.
Thanks in advance
As an update, LV do not recommend their staggered wheels on a Caravelle and you need the 8.5 all round to avoid the rears rubbing on the door card. They have updated their website with a note to reflect this.
A massive shoutout to Paige at LV who has been brilliant throughout my saga and arranged to get the wheels swapped out. First class customer service!
A massive shoutout to Paige at LV who has been brilliant throughout my saga and arranged to get the wheels swapped out. First class customer service!
Hi all,
Looking to get new wheels for Caravelle. I was looking at 8.5J all round, but seen Inovit wheels in person and i noticed that there is no concave on rear wheel and it looks bland.
How wide and what offset i could get away with on the rear?
What size tyres should i run?
Help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Looking to get new wheels for Caravelle. I was looking at 8.5J all round, but seen Inovit wheels in person and i noticed that there is no concave on rear wheel and it looks bland.
How wide and what offset i could get away with on the rear?
What size tyres should i run?
Help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
barleymagrew
New Member
Hi guys,
Picking up my 2018 T6 Caravelle next week! Its an executive version so apparently factory lowered by 20mm?
Can anyone recommend some wheel/tyre combos. Either 19" or 20" would be great.
cheers
Picking up my 2018 T6 Caravelle next week! Its an executive version so apparently factory lowered by 20mm?
Can anyone recommend some wheel/tyre combos. Either 19" or 20" would be great.
cheers
