20" wheels - ride issues

[Ggusto]

Hello everyone.

I have recently bought a 2012 T5.1 My question is, the van has 20" alloys with 275x35xR20 which look lovely but I'm finding pot holes, slightly raised drain covers or short sharp dips in the road really 'bang' through the van quite aggressively. I have read people recommend changing to 265x40xR20 to get a bit more air in the tyre at 40 profile. But, equally could it be it needs new dampers/springs? It is currently running on standard as far as I know. The general feel of the springs/shocks seems okay in all other situations. Thanks, Gus

 

[StratosFearXX]

I went from 265/40/20 to 235/55/18. Much much better.

Can't imagine how 275/35/20 would feel.

 

[Vedubber]

Hello everyone.

I have recently bought a 2012 T5.1 My question is, the van has 20" alloys with 275x35xR20 which look lovely but I'm finding pot holes, slightly raised drain covers or short sharp dips in the road really 'bang' through the van quite aggressively. I have read people recommend changing to 265x40xR20 to get a bit more air in the tyre at 40 profile. But, equally could it be it needs new dampers/springs? It is currently running on standard as far as I know. The general feel of the springs/shocks seems okay in all other situations. Thanks, Gus

Yes it can be a rough old ride on 35 profiles. You have to always be thinking about what’s ahead on the road also. I am going to move to a 40 profile once I have worn these tyres out.

 

[monkeybusiness]

I bought my van with 275/35/20 tyres on. It was very crashy.
Switched to 265/40/20 and its much better. Admittadly it has also had a bit of CRS magic sprinkled on it.