Alexander4699
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Thank you
Quick question - I just acquired a set of these and tried them on my t6.1 today. They look really good and even fit with the original 245/65 tyres. Unfortunately however the rims rub on the front edge of the front callipers. Fine on the rear. Did you use spacers, or did they just work OK for you?
Alexander4699
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Not many running 15mm spacers with the 235 tyre. Can I ask how much clearance you have between the tyre and the sliding door please?
Alexander4699
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Alexander4699
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The Cross Climates (CCs) are cracking tyres having had them previously. I'm currently running Cooper Discoverer ATTs (mild AT tyre) in 225 60 17 and considering reverting back to the CCs in 225 65 17 as 98% of my driving is on-road and from experience, the CCs are more than capable on campsites/fields etc. They also look great in my opinion.
That’s great to know. I agonised over AT tyres for ages then picked the CCs based purely on reviews and was pleasantly surprised at how good they look once fitted, even on an aggressive swamper style wheel.
17" Navis Mac-at with 235/65/17 GT Radial 4seasons tyres. I was tempted to go for Falken Wildpeaks, but these are more practical imo (maybe dont look as cool). Lowered by approx 60mm. I've literally installed these today, so I can't comment too much on the fitment etc... I've only taken it for a short drive. I would say it's quieter than my 16s with random tyres and the ride seems comfy. I do think it might be rubbing slightly on full lock (something I need to keep an eye on).
Navis/THQ have these wheels with this size tyre on their van (well in an Instagram post they have). The van looked great and they said there's no need to remove the inner arches. They have it on air ride. So, I thought, they are the experts and it looks cool. ( im not sure what height they set it to drive though) Just drove 20 miles and checked the arches and it's definitely rubbing slightly. I can't hear or feel it, but you can see it.
It's hard to put my finger on exactly why I have the opinion I have. I suspect it's the shape of the sidewall of your tyres compared to the above pics - yours appear to be more convex and slightly bulging. 
Anyway, I'll shut up now as I don't want to rain on your parade - what matters is that you're happy.
Anyway, I'll shut up now as I don't want to rain on your parade - what matters is that you're happy.
Here are my newly refurbed devonports with 225/65 Wildpeaks. I went for 225s to try and keep the height down. No noticeable increase in noise and slightly softer ride than the 235/50R18s they replaced. Individual wheel bolt caps and centre caps in lieu of the ‘spider’ style cover. (H&R -40 springs)
I know exactly what you mean. I am happy, but yes, those wildpeaks do look better. I ordered the tyres online with the wheels and had no idea what they would look like on the wheel or on the van. I would think if you get five tyres all at 235 on a 8.5 wheel, they would look similar in shape? Maybe the all terrain tyres are more square?It's hard to put my finger on exactly why I have the opinion I have. I suspect it's the shape of the sidewall of your tyres compared to the above pics - yours appear to be more convex and slightly bulging.
Anyway, I'll shut up now as I don't want to rain on your parade - what matters is that you're happy.
Alexander4699
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Standard suspension?
@Paynewright. Any chance of a pic of one of the wheels a bit closer in please. I ask as I'm thinking about Wildpeaks for my Devonports (albeit still silver) now that their original tyres are finally starting to wear down but it's a toss up between them and Agilis CCs) That said, I'll be posting separately about what the new tyres might do to the speedo - having looked at a couple of those on-line 'wheel size calculators', I'm a bit confused!).
I amended the post to add the springs. Just -40 mm and koni shocks.
