VW Amarok 18-inch Steel Wheels
- Thread starter MrT6
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Loving the look of steels, these look good on yours.
Been looking at these (on one of my posts, something different ) something a little different
Been looking at these (on one of my posts, something different ) something a little different
Looked these up and the price was higher than the ones linked, well over £400Get some pricing thenI fancy some winters.
WhiskyDisco
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I recently bought some of these wheels with winter tyres mounted on them. I thought I'd share some before / after shots with you. For these interested, winter tyres are better than regular tyres...apart from when it's snowed like crazy and only chains or socks will cut the mustard.
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Look great @WhiskyDisco , good find 
WhiskyDisco
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Top tip 1: My local tyre fitting centre only charged £20 for fitting.
Top tip 2: My local car wash were happy to clean the alloys for me while cleaning the van. No extra charge.
Top tip 2: My local car wash were happy to clean the alloys for me while cleaning the van. No extra charge.
What ride height are you running @WhiskyDisco ? and more importantly, does this mean I can buy your other wheels now?
WhiskyDisco
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I'm running stock ride height. Sure, it would look better lowered but I'm a little unsure about the DCC and whether I'd run into problems. My previous car was a Disco and it developed an intermittent suspension fault - I'd hate to have this again.
I actually thought it sat really well, and assumed it was a standard 30mm drop, so i'm impressed.
WhiskyDisco
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...and well spotted too.Look great @WhiskyDisco , good find
WhiskyDisco
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I have a pair of Nokians on the front and Nankings on the rear, all 235/50 R18. My OEM tyres are 255/45 R18. I reckon it wouldn't take much to improve on these budget winter tyres but they are definitely better than driving on regular tyres.
I'd be interested to learn what the difference in diameter is, if anyone can tell me.
I do find that most 'man on the street/down the pub' that I have spoken to are the opinion that winter tyres aren't worth bothering with - the exception to this view are those people who actually have bought them in the past, and overwhelmingly they swear by them!
The wheels feel very nice - if anything they feel nicer than the alloys, but this could be for any number of reasons - no doubt the 'shiny new toy' factor.
I'd be interested to learn what the difference in diameter is, if anyone can tell me.
I do find that most 'man on the street/down the pub' that I have spoken to are the opinion that winter tyres aren't worth bothering with - the exception to this view are those people who actually have bought them in the past, and overwhelmingly they swear by them!
The wheels feel very nice - if anything they feel nicer than the alloys, but this could be for any number of reasons - no doubt the 'shiny new toy' factor.
https://tiresize.com/comparisonI have a pair of Nokians on the front and Nankings on the rear, all 235/50 R18. My OEM tyres are 255/45 R18. I reckon it wouldn't take much to improve on these budget winter tyres but they are definitely better than driving on regular tyres.
I'd be interested to learn what the difference in diameter is, if anyone can tell me.
I do find that most 'man on the street/down the pub' that I have spoken to are the opinion that winter tyres aren't worth bothering with - the exception to this view are those people who actually have bought them in the past, and overwhelmingly they swear by them!
The wheels feel very nice - if anything they feel nicer than the alloys, but this could be for any number of reasons - no doubt the 'shiny new toy' factor.
235/50'a are 1.1% larger in diameter which is nothing of any relevance.
Nokian are absolute "Premier League" all-season/winter rubber; Nankings are "National League South" imo. How come you have 2 different makes?
The big problem with some winter tyres is spirited driving on warmer days i.e. above 7C when they can be found wanting, big time
. Most areas of the UK have many warm winter days. Thats why I firmly believe all-weather/all-season offer a better solution for most UK motorists, the compound is far more suited to our temperature ranges/seasons.
@WhiskyDisco
I find this site very useful - Will They Fit - Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator & maybe this one - Rim & Tire Size Calculator. Custom Offsets
I find this site very useful - Will They Fit - Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator & maybe this one - Rim & Tire Size Calculator. Custom Offsets
WhiskyDisco
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Thank you for the info. I bought the tyres and wheels as a package. Interesting to learn that the Nankings are a bit poor as they are the most worn (on the edges). I might consider scrapping them for Nokians.
I'm happy to have the best on the front, but then a little nervous about the disparity with the rears.
I'm happy to have the best on the front, but then a little nervous about the disparity with the rears.
Yes, I know why you are thinking that.
In the good old days, it was always best practice to put your most grippy/better tread tyres on the rear (regardless off which axel(s) is driven. I think the idea was to stop a spin under hard breaking; but today with ESP (electronic stability programme) which I think all T6's have?; it could be argued that because the front's do most of the stopping, you should fit your best rubber there.?????
Which Nokians have you got?
Thanks!
Uniroyal Rainsport3 255/45R18 103 XL
