Hi I'm Solow Suspension, here to help.

[dErZ]

Thanks. I haven't purchased the yet as the 17" steels are out of stock. However there are 18" steels in stock so am interested in your experience. I had assumed that 18" would not give me sufficient cushioning effect, hence drive for 17".

Can I ask what wheels and tyres you use and how you find the ride?

I'm on 'Not So Lows', not 'So Lows' so I guess my van is probably higher than yours? Mine is at the highest drop of 65mm (although front is a little lower).

I don't suppose you have a photo to hand (comfort and practicality is my main thrust but I would like the van to look good too)?

Im running banded Amaroks on 255-45 18" load rated to 103 tyres. Drop is at the highest point of the Solows so 100mm down.
Ride is a million times better than the OEM stuff that was on there.

 

[SmT]

Thanks. That looks OK. As my van is 40mm higher I have more space above the wheels. If the ride is not harsh with the 18s and the tyres are unbothered by potholes maybe I'll give them a go. At least they are in stock. These seems to be my options:

18"
Wheel: Tuff Torque Modular Steel Wheel 18" x 8" ET40 Black: £116 inc.
Tyre: 255/45R18 Falken EuroAll Season AS220 PRO All-Season 103W Tyre: £161.49 inc.
Speedo error 0.45%. Poke (over stock 17"): 23mm.

17"
Wheel: Tuff Torque Modular Steel Wheel 17" x 8" ET40 Black: £100 inc. VAT
Tyre: 235/55R17 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 SUV All-Season 103Y Tyre: £134.99 inc.
Speedo error negligent. Poke (over stock 17"): 23.5mm.

 

[cgtmiles]

Thank you for the info. Interesting to hear. I am in that early “wheel size research!!” phase and was looking for 19’s tbh, but like happens, am now considering 17’s & 18’ also!

I have 19s and CRS suspension on a camper

The it’s low (a little too low) and the ride is good but I’d swap the wheels for those 18” banded steels shared above any day!

 

[Surfy1]

I've been running Solow NSL's since the start of March when they first came out. They were fitted by Chris @ The Van Cave.

I can't fault them at all. The ride quality is really good and equally as good as the B14 Komforts that I had on before.

Hope that helps anyone who is thinking of buying them.

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Hi @mattyd247
Van looks great. Do you remember what size wheels and tyre details you were running in this photo??
Also is this them (the NSL’s) on the lowest they go, or do they go lower???
Many Thanks.

 

[Surfy1]

I have 19s and CRS suspension on a camper
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The it’s low (a little too low) and the ride is good but I’d swap the wheels for those 18” banded steels shared above any day!

@cgtmiles Camper looks great. Just researching tyre sizes for my newly bought 19’s.
Can I ask what size tyres you were running in this photo?
Many Thanks.

 

[mattyd247]

Hi @mattyd247
Van looks great. Do you remember what size wheels and tyre details you were running in this photo??
Also is this them (the NSL’s) on the lowest they go, or do they go lower???
Many Thanks.

The wheels in that pic were Cades Hera which are 20’s, 9” wide and ET38. The tyres were 245/40 20 Nankangs which were load rated at 103.

The fronts were nearly all the way down so about 90mm drop and the rears were all the way down without removing the adjuster.

Hope that helps.

 

[cgtmiles]

@cgtmiles Camper looks great. Just researching tyre sizes for my newly bought 19’s.
Can I ask what size tyres you were running in this photo?
Many Thanks.

255/45 these are slightly oversized which means the speedo reads more or less spot on.

 

[newey]

I've just had the SOLOW - Low fitted to mine replacing a previous brand of suspension. full weight camper on a 255/40 tyre. ride quality is fantastic really am pleased with how it drives now.

 

[JumpShip]

Looks good Newey .
How heavy are the choppers ?

 

[newey]

Looks good Newey .
How heavy are the choppers ?

about as heavy as my house seriously though they do have some weight to them. but hasn't affected the way the van drives. its not something that's driven hard though. I've got other vehicles for that.

 

[T4goneby]

That Sits lovely

 

[newey]

That Sits lovely

thanks rears are at full height and the fronts are about 3/4 of the way down. no hub mod or machined top mounts. its very much used as a camper so needs to remain practical which so far I've had no issues at the height its at.

 

[Surfy1]

255/45 these are slightly oversized which means the speedo reads more or less spot on.

Thank You for the info.

 

[Surfy1]

The wheels in that pic were Cades Hera which are 20’s, 9” wide and ET38. The tyres were 245/40 20 Nankangs which were load rated at 103.

The fronts were nearly all the way down so about 90mm drop and the rears were all the way down without removing the adjuster.

Hope that helps.

This is really helpful. Thank you.

 

[jayc001]

Fitting NSL on a T32 LWB Caravelle fairly soon. Any suggestions on front spring seat height initial adjustment? I saw a post where a user was concerned with distance between bump stop and top mount and that suggested 15mm from lowest setting was the suggested maximum drop. Currently I'm (wheel centre to arch) 365mm front and 380mm rear. Would like around the same.

 

[Leon48]

Hi all I’ve been running solow since 2019,we’ve just been on a trip up to stone henge,whilst in the van chilling in the evening I had a big bang like some one through a stone at the van on the front driver side,grabbed my persuasion bar,no one there,thought it must have been the van moving on the hand brake,anyway got up in the morning had a look on the front right,I thought that’s looks a bit lower than what it should be,drove of wheel in the arch,scraping like crazy,on inspection spring has snapped,I’ve done 30k on them,you think that’s right??

 

[JumpShip]

6 years old ...thats probably 5 years out of warranty.

 

[Leon48]

6 years old ...thats probably 5 years out of warranty.

Yea out of warranty by a mile,I guess they don’t make stuff like they used to but to fail like that,it’s a first for me.

 

[JumpShip]

Used to work in the motor trade and had springs go bang on sales cars sat empty on the forecourt before .

 

[Leon48]

Used to work in the motor trade and had springs go bang on sales cars sat empty on the forecourt before .

Yes mate have had that on previous cars when not used,I never expected that though on these,cost me a couple of quid, transporter HQ supplied and fitted