VW ‘Design’ / ‘GP’ 17” 7J Steel Wheels
- Thread starter Ed Webb
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I've got my eye on a set of these, same thoughts as you, remind me of the steels I had on my Splitscreen.
I've seen them on a few vans and really like them. I'm deep in saving for a camper conversion and want to make sure I'm happy with them before taking the plunge.
I'm also not sure what spec of van comes with these or if they are a simple upgrade.
I also think they would look amazing banded but not sure of legalities with a T6. I know the T4 scene is keen on banded steelies.
I'm also not sure what spec of van comes with these or if they are a simple upgrade.
I also think they would look amazing banded but not sure of legalities with a T6. I know the T4 scene is keen on banded steelies.
My favourite wheels.
I think somewhere on the forum is a section dedicated to these, they do look good banded, but also left alone with some nice all terrain tyres fitted. Not expensive either, few sets on ebay with tyres around the £300 mark, but I think new they are only about £50 each ?
There is a danger I could be joining @Polzeylad's camp and sticking with factory height and dropping a set of these steelies with chunky tyres on. I've not got a 4 motion so may not pull it off. I've never followed the alloys craze but don't judge those who do.
I'm exactly the same, I have had mine dropped 30mm and happy with it, I visit a lot of campsites that arnt very forgiving and seen many vans struggle due to being lowered to much.
Well at least you'll get my vote
These are my T32 17" steels painted white, with standard centre caps and now with chrome caps tyres are Nokia Weatherproofs 235/60/17 all season, not quite all-terrain, but quite chunky tread and 106 load rated. Suspension is standard ride height.
I think that they are Amarok 18" steels, and yes they do look good
I am seriously thinking about coping your idea on this; I would have the 17" steel powder coated the same "anthracite" as my Devonports with the chrome hub caps
@chriscroft I think that would look good on your van, I will put up the photos of how I fitted the chrome caps, I have done a few miles on some bumpy roads and they have stayed on!
Cool, I would appreciate it.
I love these wheels! I'm planning a set myself, once the conversion is done... oh, and the van arrives!
I have a set of these if you are interested .
Getting a highline with front and rear sensors, because they're dead handy... getting a reversing camera for the craic, not just for the mrs. Not sure about lowering yet; quite like the van ride height.
