18” Tyre recommendations

[Dieseldonkey]

245/50r18 gives you 6mm extra side wall. I run this size with summer tyres. Given new tyre tread depth of 8mm(ish), the more miles you put on this size, the closer it gets to equalling the rolling circumference of a new factory fit tyre. Probably the most mechanically sympathetic approach I could find to both aid comfort and slightly improve the aesthetics. Slightly reduces the arch gap, without lowering springs.

 

[chriscroft]

4 years ago when I first got our T6, it came with 235/55/17's, it looked miserably under rubbered
Mine came with a 20mm drop as standard, and `I didn't want to go any lower, because we go off-road.
I changed the tyres to 235/60/17 and fitted some 25mm spacers and WOW, totally transformed.
I'll always fit 1 size larger tyres, all other things being equal,
but if I had a small output engine, and carried big loads, I might stick with OEM sizing.

 

[Tim Butcher]

Or you could go for 235/55/18, plenty of tyre choices in that size.

Would that give a more comfortable ride than 255/45?

4 years ago when I first got our T6, it came with 235/55/17's, it looked miserably under rubbered
Mine came with a 20mm drop as standard, and `I didn't want to go any lower, because we go off-road.
I changed the tyres to 235/60/17 and fitted some 25mm spacers and WOW, totally transformed.
I'll always fit 1 size larger tyres, all other things being equal,
but if I had a small output engine, and carried big loads, I might stick with OEM sizing.

Thanks. 18” is Max OEM I believe?

 

[chriscroft]

Would that give a more comfortable ride than 255/45?

Thanks. 18” is Max OEM I believe?

I think 18" is still T6-OEM-max, but there are 20" VW approved dealer fit alloys I believe.

 

[cy294]

Had a screw in the shoulder of the NSF tyre (vanco conti`s) which i repaired myself with the tyre knots couple of months ago.

it started leaking the other day and tyre shop wouldn't repair it. . . . . (no repairs on shoulder/side wall) =[

so new tyre needed . . .

vanco conti £179 !!
mid range tyre £ 120 !!
Budget £89 !!

thats about £100 more for these 18" rims compared to the old T5.1 17" rims.

so went for the budget . . . .

ACCELERA RADIAL

anyone had these before?

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@Dellmassive, just come across this thread as I'm in need of tyres soon. Are you still running them?

In fact anyone using them on their vans?

Cheers

 

[Dellmassive]

Yes still got them on the rears....

Out of stock last time I went to garage... so the fronts are different brand currently.

Lowering & 4-wheel Laser Alignment - How I Done It -

Lowering & 4-Wheel laser alignment - How I Done It - Another constant HOT TOPIC is lowering, B14`s Elbracs etc etc So lets take some time as see what its all about. Steering Geometry is Very important for the life of your tyres and the safety and handling of your van. A poorly setup geometry...

www.t6forum.com

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[cy294]

Yes still got them on the rears....

Out of stock last time I went to garage... so the fronts are different brand currently.

Lowering & 4-wheel Laser Alignment - How I Done It -

Lowering & 4-Wheel laser alignment - How I Done It - Another constant HOT TOPIC is lowering, B14`s Elbracs etc etc So lets take some time as see what its all about. Steering Geometry is Very important for the life of your tyres and the safety and handling of your van. A poorly setup geometry...

www.t6forum.com

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Thanks for the reply. How did you get on with them? Did they last in terms of mileage. Seeing conflicting reviews.

Thanks

 

[T6 dork]

i use nothing else and have done for years as my mate is an Accelera dealer (trade prices too)

examples:

£52 inc vat 255/45/18 Accelera XL 103Y each
£56 inc vat for 275/40/19 105Y XL each

 

[cy294]

i use nothing else and have done for years as my mate is an Accelera dealer (trade prices too)

examples:

£52 inc vat 255/45/18 Accelera XL 103Y each
£56 inc vat for 275/40/19 105Y XL each

What are they like in the rain and do they last? I've had my current all season tyres, granted they are not premium (landsail) and they are down to 3mm in less than a year.

 

[coullstar]

I've just picked up a set of 4 Accelera for £275 Inc delivery. Hope they are fine.

 

[T6 dork]

they are ok in the rain, u pays your money and makes your choice.
my personal experiences are very good with these.
real value for money.

cy294 well in a year i do 2500 miles in one car and 25,000 in my other so icant tell ya how long yours last.

 

[Dellmassive]

Looking at my log . .

im roughly on my 3rd set of tyres at 34K miles ish.

so average for me is about 12k for a front set. (rears last longer (non driven, non steer))

MY18 204 DSG 2WD Heavy . . . .


Last set were RIKEN as no stock

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04/01/2019​

6938

£ 82.00

255/45/18/103W Accerra tyre NSF Portland tyres

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11/04/2019​

11900

£ 82.00

255/45/18/103W Accerra tyre OSF Portland tyres

	08/01/2020​		£ 66.20	ALLTYRES - ORS tyre Accelera 245/45r18
	30/01/2020​		£ 225.61	ALLTYRES - Accelera 245/45r18 103y nsf,osf,nsr

07/11/2020​

33813​

£ 172.01

ALLTYRES - RIKEN 245/45R18 103Y XL 2x NSF,OSF

ill add this to the lowering 4 wheel thread linked above . .










I liked the Accelera... a good all round cost effective tyre..

A soft tyre is more grippy, but wears quicker.

A hard tyre last longer but less grippy.

I munch through tyres every 12k ish so cost Is a major factor for me..... I'd like fancy branded tyres. But it makes no sense to me.

the vanco conties the van come with wore out just as quick as a mid budget tyre...... so why pay more?(just my personal opinion)

 

[cy294]

Looking at my log . .

im roughly on my 3rd set of tyres at 34K miles ish.

so average for me is about 12k for a front set. (rears last longer (non driven, non steer))

MY18 204 DSG 2WD Heavy . . . .


Last set were RIKEN as no stock

​

04/01/2019​

6938

£ 82.00

255/45/18/103W Accerra tyre NSF Portland tyres

​

11/04/2019​

11900

£ 82.00

255/45/18/103W Accerra tyre OSF Portland tyres

	08/01/2020​		£ 66.20	ALLTYRES - ORS tyre Accelera 245/45r18
	30/01/2020​		£ 225.61	ALLTYRES - Accelera 245/45r18 103y nsf,osf,nsr

07/11/2020​

33813​

£ 172.01

ALLTYRES - RIKEN 245/45R18 103Y XL 2x NSF,OSF

ill add this to the lowering 4 wheel thread linked above . .

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I liked the Accelera... a good all round cost effective tyre..

A soft tyre is more grippy, but wears quicker.

A hard tyre last longer but less grippy.

I munch through tyres every 12k ish so cost Is a major factor for me..... I'd like fancy branded tyres. But it makes no sense to me.

the vanco conties the van come with wore out just as quick as a mid budget tyre...... so why pay more?(just my personal opinion)

Thanks for the update and detailed logs

 

[Jonmac]

Hi I’ve trawled the treads and can’t get an answer, please can someone tell me which size tyre would give the best mpg on my t28 67 t6 ?

I bought it with 255/45/18 , I just want the best mpg , as I thought that euro6 engines were quite efficient?
I’m getting about 10-15L / 100km which seems a bit heavy .
Are all the tyres on the door label going to give you the best Bmt mileage?
Thanks

 

[DaveD]

Standard OEM tyre sizes will generally give best fuel economy though if you keep the rolling circumference of the tyre within a few percent economy shouldn't suffer significantly. Narrower tyres often make a vehicle more economical.
Tyres are sold with an EU economy rating. (A to E) Obviously avoid tyre brands with a poor economy rating. Inflate them to the correct pressure and check them every month or so.
Driving style is probably the biggest factor in fuel economy that you can influence easily.

 

[dave_b]

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[3shotdave]

255 45 / 18 on my T30 edition from the factory. Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyres. Brilliant in the wet as expected but also amazing in the dry.

 

[Ashypants]

Anyone got a recommendation for 255/45/R18 tyres to fit to a Caravelle Gen6? Van seems to eat tyres - im getting about 1 to 1.5years out of a set at the moment 10k+ miles. Recently had a front shock change and bushes change so had alignment done - it was quite a way out!

 

[Aron]

I run Michelin Cross Climate SUV. After 7000 miles dont see much wear plus i love them in cold weather.

 

[minicharli]

I’ve got a couple of cheap part worn Falken Azenis for sale. Taken off the front axle. I replaced all because the rears were wearing on the insides. Also took the opportunity to change to 235/50. Other than that they were really good performers.