Its a common practice to fit all the same tyres on 2 different size rims front and back , we like to stagger the wheels and the tyres because you will always end up with a front tyre that is too big and touches ( Off set dependant )
20" Tyre Advice - sizing / brand / pressure
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- 10j rear 20" 245/40/20 255/35/20 265/40/20 275/35/20 275/40/20 275/45/20 40mm springs 50mm springs 8.5j front wheel 9j front wheel 9j rear wheel accelera tyres haida tyres kumho tyres landsail tyres lowering suspension nankang tyres offset supermetal trident wheels t28 team silver twin monotube projekt tyres velare wheels
Thank you, yeah don't get me wrong it looks great with the staggered setup, I'd just like a bit more sidewall cushioning on mine, probably a 255/50/18 (not staggered) as it's only 5mm less diameter but 19% greater sidewall according to the online calculator.
I think I'd need to space the rears out a bit as well with that setup, I have some 10mm (I think) spacers somewhere.
I'm having the same question, read everything multiple times. I'm thinking 245/45/20.
If anyone is sending their van to Leighton for new wheel upgrades here’s a life lesson I learnt the hard way….
Check you’ve got the correct wheel nut wrench in the van for if you have a flat/blow out. I sent the van into them for a load of upgrades inc new wheels. Never thought to check the bolt size used in the new wheels compared to the standard alloys that came with the van. The Leightons need a 17 inch wrench. I would have assumed given the amount of spent that if the bolts were changed they’d have put a suitable wrench/adaptor in the van…..
I found out the hard way when I went to change the wheel to find the socket size was different, managed to borrow one (snapped it clean in two), so it’s worth checking you have a decent wrench on the van that fits the wheels
Check you’ve got the correct wheel nut wrench in the van for if you have a flat/blow out. I sent the van into them for a load of upgrades inc new wheels. Never thought to check the bolt size used in the new wheels compared to the standard alloys that came with the van. The Leightons need a 17 inch wrench. I would have assumed given the amount of spent that if the bolts were changed they’d have put a suitable wrench/adaptor in the van…..
I found out the hard way when I went to change the wheel to find the socket size was different, managed to borrow one (snapped it clean in two), so it’s worth checking you have a decent wrench on the van that fits the wheels
I carry a separate wheel brace / torque wrench with different size sockets.
One of the reasons I picked the Supermetal wheels in the end was because they are a direct fit. OE wheel bolts and the correct centre bore, so no additional hardware is needed and the head of the bolt size stays the same.If anyone is sending their van to Leighton for new wheel upgrades here’s a life lesson I learnt the hard way….
Check you’ve got the correct wheel nut wrench in the van for if you have a flat/blow out. I sent the van into them for a load of upgrades inc new wheels. Never thought to check the bolt size used in the new wheels compared to the standard alloys that came with the van. The Leightons need a 17 inch wrench. I would have assumed given the amount of spent that if the bolts were changed they’d have put a suitable wrench/adaptor in the van…..
I found out the hard way when I went to change the wheel to find the socket size was different, managed to borrow one (snapped it clean in two), so it’s worth checking you have a decent wrench on the van that fits the wheels
Hi. Just reading through this tyre thread as my inherited 275/40/20's all-round on staggered LV-2's are bald as a coot. May change to this set-up - how much is your van lowered? Looks to be more than my 40mm H&R. Cheers.
Is yours just on 40mm springs? How do you find it?Hi mate I’ve got this setup, lowered 40mm and LV-1’s. Much better
Do you have a pic of your set-up mate? Really unsure, I know the 275/40s are too big for the front, albeit I don't seem to get any rubbing (probably because they're bald atm) but I do like the way the 275s look. Cheers.
Putting 245's on the front will be one of the best things you can do!
The improvement in steering is huge.
275's great on the back.
245/45 on the front, 275/40 on the rear, rolling radius is very very close.
Does the van carry much weight?
Mines a T32 4Motion camper, so fairly heavy. Currently sits level, worried a set of springs would introduce a saggy rear end.
Defo a visit to Steve @CRS Performance in Cannock for you! Do it once, do it right!
Too far to travel for me.
Thanks mate, that sits really nice. Think this, and what others have said, has swayed me to the 245s on the front
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