Devonport Tyre Sizes

[DXX]

I already have Devonports, I was just wondering what’s the chance of finding a bargain 235 tyre / wheel package. Slim I guess.

 

[T6 dork]

depends on your budget

we had a set of Accelera,s on our van 235 55 17 = www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/accelera-phi-235-55-r17-103-w-xl#261159988 £58 each
these are good tyres too = 235/55R17 NEXEN N8000XL 103W XL (CAR SUMMER) £75 each

 

[StuH]

Hi I have had a look around for an answer to this but cannot find anything so apologies if it has been covered somewhere already.
I have a T32 with Davenport wheels which I want to keep current tyre are 215/65/17 but I have noticed that VW also used a 235/55/17 which seems to be cheaper to buy is there a reason I would need to stay with the 215/65/17 or can I go for the 235/55/17
Are there any benefits or either.

cheers

 

[TitanCamper]

I also have a T32 and changed to the 235/55/17 from the 215's. Very happy with the new Michelin Cross Climates. I found the van would wheel spin (204hp) with the 215 tyres but they were cheap tyres so I would think a combination of slightly wider and a better quality tyre helped.

 

[JOG]

Hiya
I run 235/55/17 as I had them on my last van. When I picked up my current van, it had 215/65/16 on them. Essentially, I wanted to keep the rolling circumference similar.
It is really down to personal choice - 65 will give a bit more protection against curbs etc!

 

[JOG]

Hiya
I run 235/55/17 as I had them on my last van. When I picked up my current van, it had 215/65/16 on them. Essentially, I wanted to keep the rolling circumference similar.
It is really down to personal choice - 65 will give a bit more protection against curbs etc!

Meant to add, I also went Cross Climates!

 

[StuH]

Hiya
I run 235/55/17 as I had them on my last van. When I picked up my current van, it had 215/65/16 on them. Essentially, I wanted to keep the rolling circumference similar.
It is really down to personal choice - 65 will give a bit more protection against curbs etc!

Just checking did you mean 17” and not 16”

 

[StuH]

I also have a T32 and changed to the 235/55/17 from the 215's. Very happy with the new Michelin Cross Climates. I found the van would wheel spin (204hp) with the 215 tyres but they were cheap tyres so I would think a combination of slightly wider and a better quality tyre helped.

Cheers what speed rating and load rating did you go for ?

 

[JOG]

Just checking did you mean 17” and not 16”

Nope, the new van came with 16” wheels which I changed to 17” wheels

 

[TitanCamper]

Cheers what speed rating and load rating did you go for ?

Think they are 104Y

 

[Aledh]

Hi all,

First time buying tyres for my Van. Its a 66 plate T32 204 with Devonports.

I used online tools (black circles etc.) to identify tyres and they all came back as 235/55/17, so I ordered x2 Avon ZV7's for the front in a 103 load rating to suit the T32. I have just gone to have them fitted and noted that my van actually has 215/60/17 109/107T fitted....

I've done a search and it seems that different Devonports came with different tyres from VW...that makes no sense!!

Issue I have is that the ride is so hard, I was hoping that a 103 load rating would have a slightly more compliant sidewall and improve the ride (can anyway confirm this theory??), but 215/60 are only available as a commercial/truck tyre with 109/107T, or as a car tyre with a maximum 96 load rating.

So my question is = as VW supplied both sizes, can I get away with fitting the 235/55 to my wheels? By my calculation, the speed-o will ever so slightly under read. The fitter is happy to fit them, but only as a set of 4 so that there is no mismatch between car and commercial tyre from front to rear. I do understand this logic and trust the guy. Likewise, he is happy to re-fund the Avon's and fit 215/60 Goodyears so am I better off doing this?

 

[DXX]

As far as I’m aware 235’s are an option but not common.
Good Year Cargo Vectors are great tyres for grip and longevity, you’ve got a commercial vehicle. Personally I’m happy having more robust commercial tyres, the lanes around my way are rough and it’s nice to have some decent rubber you can trust when your a long way from a tyre centre in the middle of nowhere.

 

[Gavinda]

I've got some 235 55 17 103 goodyear vector 4 seasons on mine. All good over the last 10000 miles and much better than the continentals (215 60 17) which came fitted from new, especially in the cold and wet.

 

[DXX]

Well I’ve recently got rid of the tyre hum (Cargo Vector M&S) so looking forward to loosing a bit more engine noise after doing the scuttle.
I wouldn’t change my Cargo Vectors, they maybe a bit noisy but they stick to the road like glue and I’ve just got 41K miles out of one pair, the other pair still have approx‘ 10-15K to go.

 

[Broadside]

I need to replace two Continentals on my T32, I’ve been happy with them and have never lost grip unexpectedly with them. I was thinking of getting the same again.

Road noise is one of the high priorities, is there a quieter tyre than the Continentals?

 

[DXX]

I need to replace two Continentals on my T32, I’ve been happy with them and have never lost grip unexpectedly with them. I was thinking of getting the same again.

Road noise is one of the high priorities, is there a quieter tyre than the Continentals?

Sound deaden the wheel arch liners, easy and cheap to do with 10mm self adhesive acoustic foam.

 

[antburt1]

Hi everyone

I'm looking at buying some Devonports to replace my standard steels. I need new tyres anyway so thought I could be clever and slightly upgrade instead of spending £400ish on just new tyres for the steels... anyway, I've found some Devonports on ebay which are in good condition, including the tyres at a good price. However the tyres on the wheels are as follows:

2 = Continental Conti VanContact 215/60 R17C
2 = Continental Conti Premium Contact 235/55 R17W XL

Obviously these are different widths. Is this ok or should I keep looking?

Many thanks

 

[JOG]

Still would be fine - put the wider ones on the rear to look “cool” - so long as the price is good!!!

 

[antburt1]

Thanks. I’m assuming it’s an easy, and doable swap from 16” steels to 17” Devonports without any spacers and/or adjustments? Don’t want to make an expensive mistake. Is there anything to consider that will change because of the swap?

 

[Loz]

I assume you don't have 4 motion?