245/65/17 A/T Tyres Fitted

[bullracing]

A quick thread so those searching the tyre size can see what they look like
These are BFG KO2's
Wheels are VW with ET55.
Van is a Shuttle T32
Spacers will be added once they arrive.

 

[Mooncat]

I'd be tempted not to use any spacers with those tyres - I had them on an L200 and they are very good for holding rocks/large stones and releasing them at about 50 mph. You need some helicopter tape or proper mud guards to protect your paintwork before pushing the wheels out. It looks ace as it is, those wheels work well with the KO2s

 

[bullracing]

I'd be tempted not to use any spacers with those tyres - I had them on an L200 and they are very good for holding rocks/large stones and releasing them at about 50 mph. You need some helicopter tape or proper mud guards to protect your paintwork before pushing the wheels out. It looks ace as it is, those wheels work well with the KO2s

Thanks for the heads up, a friend did mention thats why he fitted the arches when he put the AT tyres on.
I have front and rear mud guards, RGM arches and side mouldings sat here ready to fit so hopefully that will combat it. I only use the van once a month so wont be used before I get everything fitted.

 

[Tommy boy]

Am thinking of putting My 17 inch devonports on my t6.1 with swamper tyres and my van is dropped by 50 mm what tyre size is recommended without rubbing issues at this ride height ?
Have been offered some as new bfgoodrich in 245,65,17 but am worried they will rub
??? Thanks
Tommy

 

[Samro]

Am thinking of putting My 17 inch devonports on my t6.1 with swamper tyres and my van is dropped by 50 mm what tyre size is recommended without rubbing issues at this ride height ?
Have been offered some as new bfgoodrich in 245,65,17 but am worried they will rub
??? Thanks
Tommy

I am wondering the same thing. Did you find out?

 

[Tommy boy]

No one replied
So I went for cooper discovery in 225,60,17
Rides perfect

 

[Samro]

No one replied
So I went for cooper discovery in 225,60,17
Rides perfect

Thanks. I struggle with this tyre size thing.
How do they affect recorded speed.

 

[Tommy boy]

They don’t same radius

 

[Vicbauwens]

Thanks. I struggle with this tyre size thing.
How do they affect recorded speed.

See attached spreadsheet with tyre size calculator. No macros, just plain simple excel. Made it to decide on the setup for my workhorse (4M air suspension +30mm).

 

[Samro]

See attached spreadsheet with tyre size calculator. No macros, just plain simple excel. Made it to decide on the setup for my workhorse (4M air suspension +30mm).

Awesome spreadsheet thanks.
I went 225 65 r17 and they are perfect.

 

[Deleted member 50124]

Awesome spreadsheet thanks.
I went 225 65 r17 and they are perfect.
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What offset are these wheels?

 

[Samro]

8.5J ET34

 

[N13LRO]

Awesome spreadsheet thanks.
I went 225 65 r17 and they are perfect.
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Hi there- I really like the look of your wheels- Navis Mac? Would you mind telling me where you got them? I’m looking for a set of swampers
Many thanks

 

[Samro]

Yes Navis Mac. Bought from @BognorMotors

 

[BognorMotors]

Thanks @Samro

@N13LRO we can supply these complete with tyres if necessary - deliver or fit on site

 

[N13LRO]

Thanks @Samro

@N13LRO we can supply these complete with tyres if necessary - deliver or fit on site

Don’t suppose you do p/x? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[BognorMotors]

No sorry

 

[Alexander4699]

Awesome spreadsheet thanks.
I went 225 65 r17 and they are perfect.
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Lovely van - can I ask what the drop is with the 225 65 17 tyres

 

[Samro]

Not too sure what the actual drop is. It is lowered enough to (just) pass under a 2m car park barrier.