Cheers for the info. Getting them fitted this afternoon.
I do have a kiravans door store on the sliding door, but having had a look at pictures of the caravelle door trim, I think the kiravans door store is actually thinner, so I think it should be ok. I read the caravelle trim sticks out 20mm...
...very helpful when trying to match summer/winter wheels of different diameters, together with different tyre options.
Please see image below of a stock size (235/55/17) vs the Falken Wildpeaks in 235/65/17, and also vs a 235/60/17 option, (Cooper Discoverer ATT) which is closer to stock.
235/65/17 seem to be an almost perfect match for van coded for 17" wheels. If you were 16" from new then the speedo will under read with the 235's. You can change the settings via VCDS but this appears to be a one way ticket on the T6.1...
I'm sure that the 225/65/17 would be ok but may still...
After LOTS of research, I went for 235/65/17 on the basis that 245/65/17 would likely rub at the rear of the rear wheel arches. With these on there is only about a 10mm clearance, with the 245's almost 100% certain the heat gun and some fettling would need to be done.
Any advice of how you managed to get the spare wheel in there. Just having a go and it seems like there is no chance it’ll fit. I’m on the higher pin position to allow for a larger wheel but the bracket can’t get near to a horizontal angle. (Fitting 235/60/r17 to standard steel wheel)
Hi Big Yella.. you posted this back in ‘23 and it’s now 2025 but let’s see if you respond! I’ve just taken delivery of Kato’s with 235’s on and I have standard suspension still. What are your thoughts? Will they turn?!?!
@TallPaul_S I'd be really interested to know what K Number you used to change the calibration for 2356517 tyres? My van came with 16 inch wheels so will probably need recalibration with 225 6517 AT tyres - thank you.
I have a T28 and have decided on the Falkens as best choice. I'll be buying new steels for the van. What are views on the difference between 17" 235/65 and 18" 235/55 either with this tyre or others. I've read there can be quite a difference in handling and comfort? Any views appreciated.
New boots fitted! t32 SWB on stock suspension
Navis Navis Dura-AT – 17s in Anthracite
235/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3WA AT 108H, these have improved the ride and no sound difference at all.
will have a set of devonports available if anyone is interested
...of wheel/tyre packages that look okay to me on willtheyfit, but want to get an idea if they are suitable, or if one would be better than the other:
Option 1. 17" 8.5J ET34 with 235/65/17
Option 2. 17" 8J ET30 with 235/65/17
If I could benefit from the accumulated wisdom, it would be...
Did your van come with 16" wheels originally? Standard 16's are a slightly smaller diameter than the standard 17's and the van will be coded accordingly. 235/65 should be virtually perfect on a 17" chassis but will under read a touch on a 16".
Deflate it and use a car jack to raise it, it didn't need much force though to put it in. I'm using a VW 17" Steel Wheel (7J) with a michelin cross climate 2356517. Also worth noting I have the grommet or bolt spacer in there.
The Cross Climates (CCs) are cracking tyres having had them previously. I'm currently running Cooper Discoverer ATTs (mild AT tyre) in 225 60 17 and considering reverting back to the CCs in 225 6517 as 98% of my driving is on-road and from experience, the CCs are more than capable on...
Hi I have been running them for 6 months now , with wildpeaks all weather types on 235/65/17 . When first fitted I thought they needed a sproget ring but they didn’t. Road noise is ok and grip in snow and flooding has been perfect
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