SwamperLow

[Green Giant]

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Swamper mid?. On stock T30 suspension.

swamper mid for ours too, but I’m tempted to go high, if I can improve the ride at the same time, there are a couple of different kits, I don’t want to make it any more wallowing into the corners, most of my driving is country lanes

 

[coullstar]

Got a set of KMC Holeshots to try out so Lowish Swamper look now. Liking it.

 

[coullstar]

It's a definite hell yeah from me.

 

[richwill]

Had mine done at THQ, Twin-Adjust-Projekt Sensitiv PLUS Komfort Coilover Kit, lowered 40mm, H&R ARB's, 17" Navis MAC-AT wheels, Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA 235/65/17 tyres, massive difference, sure footed, more direct and drives like a car, best thing I've ever done View attachment 138893View attachment 138894View attachment 1388952 x

I love these wheels but prefer the bronze, what engine power is your van? did you find the extra diameter made the gear selection any different?

 

[tonybb66]

Hi richwill

Engine is 102bhp, not really noticed any difference in gear selection, runs about 2-3mph over the speedo I reckon so just do a bit under at speed cameras

 

[CALLAKN]

I personally think you have to be careful with this look, or it ends up looking like a mild drop on too smaller wheels and too bigger profiles, but on your 6.1 it works fantastically because the colour combo works perfectly and everything is perfectly symmetrical.

The Transporter HQ Ascot Grey on these wheels with BFGs aired out looked awesome, but I bet it's easy to get the look wrong and end up with a frankenstein cross between Swamper and Lows that looks weird or just plain daft.

wish me luck

 

[t6blo]

wish me luck

No navis twins then

 

[coullstar]

It's a definite hell yeah

Maybe need to update on this. One-off the arch trims came off after a month or so. The amount of crap hiding under there was a lot despite me cleaning the van a lot.
I took them all off and all were the same so anyone with arch trims I'd say double check as that could easily just sit and rot them away.
I've since gone back to 20's and I do notice more feel when driving. No denying this look and great for crappy roads but for how I drive mine I prefer it with less of a sidewall.

 

[CALLAKN]

No navis twins then

Nah, can’t be running 35s

 

[CALLAKN]

Maybe need to update on this. One-off the arch trims came off after a month or so. The amount of crap hiding under there was a lot despite me cleaning the van a lot.
I took them all off and all were the same so anyone with arch trims I'd say double check as that could easily just sit and rot them away.
I've since gone back to 20's and I do notice more feel when driving. No denying this look and great for crappy roads but for how I drive mine I prefer it with less of a sidewall.

What tyres were you riding ???

I had vossen VFS1s 265/45s and the stone chips up the side was not healthy … sitting on banded 255/45s now… far better but looking at 225/55 of 235/55 with 17s

 

[coullstar]

265 40 20 and the 17's are 235 60 17.

 

[Matt_camps]

I think they would be more symmetrical with 5 stud as they are 10 spoke.View attachment 118510

Was this on standard suspension or lowered?

 

[T4goneby]

Forgot about this thread. I’ve joined the practical side, albeit not as Swamper or as low as some of the others here…

225/60/17
B14s around 70mm

 

[The Bear78]

Me too!
It's a winning combination as far as I'm concerned. Good looks, practical and more comfortable than going super low.
Less fear of pot holes and no need to clench up every time you roll over a speed bump!

 

[t6blo]

Considering rejoining the SwamperLow movement. Currently on 245/45/19s and lowered on STX coilovers wound right down and rear adjuster deletes…



This was my previous van at one point….




I really didn’t like the BFGs - they made too much noise.

Getting more and more fed up with the state of our roads so gaining some additional sidewall seems sensible, although would probably go for more of an all season tyre.

Top of list so far are 17” Fuel Coverts in bronze.


Not sure where I saw this photo but I like these wheels too….

 

[canaryben]

Forgot about this thread. I’ve joined the practical side, albeit not as Swamper or as low as some of the others here…

225/60/17
B14s around 70mm

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what wheels are these? they look great!

 

[T4goneby]

Navis Gelida in Matt anthracite (which is a lot darker than advertised on web images) very similar in shade to indium grey on the van in person.

 

[T4goneby]

Not sure where I saw this photo but I like these wheels too….

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Look like KMC hole shots

 

[Poggy50]

I finally took the plunge and let @BognorMotors do their stuff. Fuel Zephyr 17's and Solow coilovers. I also had H&R anti roll bars fitted and the whole package has made an incredible difference to how it drives. A touch firmer but so much more controlled. It feels like a car which is quite something.
Thanks to @T6180 for the wheels
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What tyres are you running? Size ?

 

[The Bear78]

What tyres are you running? Size ?

I was running 225/55/17 Goodyear EfficienctGrip Cargo with the Solow's. I've since switched to the BMVS Edition bilstein coilovers and now run Falken Wildpeak 235/65/17. The Solow set up was fine for general driving but too low for the muddy lanes and fields which my new hobbies now involve.