Which wheels and tyres should I buy [merge]

[LimaHotel]

I’ve just bought a 2015 T5.1 and if you look very closely you can just about see that it’s got some wheels hiding away in the arches.

This is a thread of a few questions. I’m looking to buy some new wheels for the van. I really like the look of the Wolfrace X10 in gunmetal, but I’ve also considered black Y spoke wheels. So question number 1, who’s got gunmetal alloys on a silver van they can show me.

I’m planning on going for 19s. I want wheels that fill the arches more. All the tyre packages on these sites seem to provide tyres that are the same rolling radius as standard VW wheels. I don’t want to spend a fortune on wheels and tyres and find they still look lost in the arches. This makes me think I should opt for a slightly higher profile tyre, increasing the rolling radius. Which leads me to my second question... what size tyre would you suggest to give a better look on standard suspension?

Thanks!

 

[GordonHR]

Have a look on the 'team reflex' thread for lots of silver vans.

Personally, I would spend the money on a decent suspension setup instead. Because your van will look so much better instantly, even on the standard wheels. You could always add some wheel spacers to push the wheels out a little.
You can get some OEM alloys quite cheap on here or ebay.
Here's my silver van on coilovers with some 18 inch amarok alloys (wheels and new tyres £600 ish)

Putting bigger wheels on a standard height van will still look pants in my opinion...

 

[hunta]

Apologies, I've tried reading this forum section and soon get lost... I have standard 16" Claytons on my white 2016 T6 T30, no lowering or brake upgrades, and just want to swap for something that looks a bit better but doesn't affect speedo etc. I've been thinking that 18" might be a good size to allow for tyres that still give me the right final circumference without going ultra low profile. In terms of aesthetic, I quite like the idea of darker but not totally black. I've just bought the van second hand and it came with a set of black gloss 20” Stuttgart ST3 which I thought were a bit too far in terms of size and looks so need to sell them too, but that's another story...

Any pointers please would be great. Is there a VW standard option that might fit the bill? Thanks in advance.

 

[Loz]

I assume you have looked through this collection?

Wheel Identification Thread

Please post your wheel pictures including the name and size so we can compile a reference. If possible also include the weight range etc. Please try and post a side on shot like the first 2 examples. This topic will be tidied up weekly

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once you have found the wheel you like, just select the correct tyre size.

 

[RedUn]

If you want subtle 18s check out some Amarok steels...

 

[Shortbread69]

@GordonHR Love your stance / wheels above.

Could you confirm what you did in terms of suspension?

You are running Amarok alloys, correct?

 

[GordonHR]

Cheers.
It's a T32 on Kw v1. Around 60 to 70mm lower I'd say.
Yes they are amarok wheels that bolt straight on.
Parked on slightly un-even ground here but a couple more pics for you.
15mm spacers on the rear FYI.

 

[Dave59]

Whats the best (rims) wheels to buy that look good on a black van, and would you use 19 or 20

 

[BognorMotors]

Check out socials for inspiration.

All colours work on black.

 

[JOG]

Make sure they are load rated and suit what you want to use the van for

 

[Campagman]

Whats the best (rims) wheels to buy that look good on a black van, and would you use 19 or 20

Mine, 20" Landrover, see for sale posting, not too far away in Cheshire

Sold - 20" Wheels and Tyres

Set of 20" Land Rover Rims and Tyres, just taken of a t32. I've reverted back to std wheels 275/40 R20 Tyres fitted Full set of wheels nuts and lock nuts Used, but clean with little use, when weather improves I will clean again Offer around £500 Happy to discuss shared delivery, ie part way from...

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Price negotiable

 

[Ads_Essex]

Whats the best (rims) wheels to buy that look good on a black van, and would you use 19 or 20

Few ideas here for your colour,
and as for sizes, 19” seem to be the happy middle-ground for looks vs comfort but both wheels and tyres aren’t as common as 20” are.