Did you run the 235/65/75 on the Solow setup successfully?
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No, I swapped everything over at the same time.
It may be possibly on different wheels. The offset and width of the Zephyrs creates a bit more poke than standard VW wheels. The rears would be less of an issue but the front would be tight.
It may be possibly on different wheels. The offset and width of the Zephyrs creates a bit more poke than standard VW wheels. The rears would be less of an issue but the front would be tight.
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Have you got any pictures of your van on its new setup @The Bear78 ?
I always liked your van on the SoLows, but I appreciate the need for a more practical change.
Yeah I think I’ll stick with a tyre which has a similar height to my current 275/35/20 profile tyres. Thanks for your input..
Still looks great!
Any rubbing at all?
None.
I've not had it loaded up particularly, maybe 300 - 400kg, but the suspension has definitely been exercised on some bumpy tracks!
I've not had it loaded up particularly, maybe 300 - 400kg, but the suspension has definitely been exercised on some bumpy tracks!
Alexander4699
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55mm all round I think
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Can I ask what the drop is on you’re van with 235 65 17? Thanks.
The Coilovers go down to 70mm which is where they were set on installation. However, the wheelarch measurement is about 370 mm which suggests that they're currently sitting nearer 90mm.
Alexander4699
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Wow - that’s just the info I wanted to hear. My centre of wheel to wheel arch is currently 400mm on KW coil overs set at 55mm front and 50mm rear which suggests it’s sitting at 60mm.
I’m hoping to get some 225 65 17 AT tyres in there, but looking at your measurements, I needn’t have worried as they appear to fit easily. I may even drop them another 10mm to offset the added tyre height
I’m hoping to get some 225 65 17 AT tyres in there, but looking at your measurements, I needn’t have worried as they appear to fit easily. I may even drop them another 10mm to offset the added tyre height
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Temporary membership please, until I visit CRS on Thursday!
245/65R17 Wildpeak at3wa tyres on OZ Racing Rally Raid bronze, down at 70mm from std at the front, 50mm at the rear.
245/65R17 Wildpeak at3wa tyres on OZ Racing Rally Raid bronze, down at 70mm from std at the front, 50mm at the rear.
Same as I said in the other thread but basically the suspension is currently rock hard and as harsh as anything I've driven, the new tyres have very, very slightly improved this but it's still way too firm.
If went lower than standard but higher than it currently is, with actual comfortable suspension, I think it would rub more as there would be more travel than it currently has. It's only because it's hard as hell that it's not rubbing.
So, upwards it is! Comfort is the number 1 priority.
Not by enough, unfortunately.
This is my 85kg or so literally jumping up and down on the driver's door step...
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