19r 9.5 opinions please!

[northanmonkey]

Ok Team.
I’m about to commit to a set of wheels for the T6 project.
However. I’d like some real world, experienced input from those whom may know better than I do.
My concern is 19r 9.5 wide will need a 255/40 to get close the circumference of an original fitment. But this will have a negative impact on ride quality especially on todays road conditions. Or am I worrying too much?
Also plan to fit Koni’s and 30-40mm lowering kit.
Also is there any way to re calibrate the speedo???

 

[CRS Performance]

Ok Team.
I’m about to commit to a set of wheels for the T6 project.
However. I’d like some real world, experienced input from those whom may know better than I do.
My concern is 19r 9.5 wide will need a 255/40 to get close the circumference of an original fitment. But this will have a negative impact on ride quality especially on todays road conditions. Or am I worrying too much?
Also plan to fit Koni’s and 30-40mm lowering kit.
Also is there any way to re calibrate the speedo???

9.5 J on the front is too wide in our opinion , the 255 tyre will stretch a bit and this might help stop touching , if we aren't lowering too far it will also help BUT we need to be sure the wheel doesnt stick out of the body as this is technically illegal ! What offset are the wheels you need ET 45 i would think to get this to work.

 

[northanmonkey]

9.5 J on the front is too wide in our opinion , the 255 tyre will stretch a bit and this might help stop touching , if we aren't lowering too far it will also help BUT we need to be sure the wheel doesnt stick out of the body as this is technically illegal ! What offset are the wheels you need ET 45 i would think to get this to work.

Thanks for the input chap.
This is what I was fearing would be the case.
Shame, they were a great price.
What would you advise to go for size wise?
What’s a good compromise with the emphasis is ride quality?
Also what’s you opinion on Koni’s

 

[Andpopse]

Consider that wide front wheel/tyre combo, can result in a lot of dirt/spray on the sides of your van. It can be a right pain in the winter ! It’s only my opinion but wide wheels on the rear look great, but fronts look better with 8.5j max and say 245/45 tyre max. Hope this helps

 

[CRS Performance]

Thanks for the input chap.
This is what I was fearing would be the case.
Shame, they were a great price.
What would you advise to go for size wise?
What’s a good compromise with the emphasis is ride quality?
Also what’s you opinion on Koni’s

We are the biggest customer for KONI in UK and we only buy Transporter shocks from them . they make lots of special application shocks for us and thats how we get great results . Fitting the correct koni shock gives the best results you can get in a Transporter

8.5 \j wheels are the best 245 45 20 tyres gives the best ride / comfort ./ fit and economy etc etc

Cheers

steve