How low is sensible?
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I agree, 50mm drop seems the perfect stance imo
@Rob l would be cautious about dropping more than 50mm depending on the wheel size. My wheels are 20" with 275/35 tyres . Thought I'd try 40 profile when renewing my tyres , big mistake . The front tyres would rub on full lock and the overall appearance of the 40 profile tyre made the van look not as good . Expensive mistake and decided to buy another set of 35 profile and have now got a set of 40 profile tyres with 200 miles sat in my garage.
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Yes I'll sell if there's any one who wants them . They are Pirelli scorpion zero 275/40/20 106Y load rating .
Fitted on the Friday and replaced the following Tuesday 200 miles .
Yep 275/40/20 are just too big. They look strange on all the vans they are on which seems to be all.
275/35 looks sweet as.
275/35 looks sweet as.
Hi @Chriswhit , what made you change to 40's and surprised at them rubbing as custom seem to be fitting 275/40/20 to most of there vans now.
Got an added interest with this as I've purchased there 20" gts alloy wheels and also a set of 275/40/20 to throw on them, just hoping they won't rub now when fitted... Although I haven't had the van lowered as of yet.
Got an added interest with this as I've purchased there 20" gts alloy wheels and also a set of 275/40/20 to throw on them, just hoping they won't rub now when fitted... Although I haven't had the van lowered as of yet.
Hi @Pedro , a mate of mine bought the GTS alloys from custom vanz with Pirelli P Zero 275/40/20 but he had the eibach 40mm springs fitted and hasn't noticed any rubbing on the fronts . I think that the Pirelli scorpion tyres have a more curved side wall due to the load rating as they are recommended for SUVs .
Thought I would try the 40 profile as the Pirelli scorpions seemed to be a good price and didn't think the profile change would make a big difference , lesson learnt for next time .
Thought I would try the 40 profile as the Pirelli scorpions seemed to be a good price and didn't think the profile change would make a big difference , lesson learnt for next time .
Thanks @Chriswhit , I'm throwing mine on to check with rubbing, I'll then look into the lowering side but carry quite a bit of weight and new to lowering so will need to look into what will suit the most.
Pretty set on the 50mm drop now @Chriswhit looks good. Sounds like the tires have to be 35 profil though and 40 with 40mm drop. all good info thanks
Totally agree with this!
Hi @Chriswhit did you notice much difference in MPG going to the bigger wider tyres? As I'm thinking of going down the Custom Vanz route like yours.
But actual mpg (ignore the vans computer) would be better because you are traveling further due too the larger circumference at the same rpm, therefore less distance per rpm.
Larger overall wheel and tyres is similar to changing the gearbox final drive. Larger final drive means longer gearing.
Larger overall wheel and tyres is similar to changing the gearbox final drive. Larger final drive means longer gearing.
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So you will be getting better real time MPG than what the Vans MFD shows due to distance traveled being further than reported, i understand that bit now.
@RattyMcClelland With the effect of a longer gearing normally this would improve MPG, is that correct?
So in real terms will it or wont it affect the real MPG?
My first thoughts were that due to the wider Tyre giving more surface contact and therefore resistance the true MPG would be worse.
@RattyMcClelland With the effect of a longer gearing normally this would improve MPG, is that correct?
So in real terms will it or wont it affect the real MPG?
My first thoughts were that due to the wider Tyre giving more surface contact and therefore resistance the true MPG would be worse.
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