new member - question about lwb vs swb internal dimensions

[CSG]

Have a google at van pics in your colour and see what you like the look of. Everyone has different preferences and if you ask 100 people, you'll probably get 100 different replies! You will need to make sure your wheels and tyres are load rated for the model of van and then based on the width and offset judge whether you're happy how far in (or not) they sit. It's a bit technical, but there is a lot of great info on the forum and calculators. I have a t32 and did find i was more restricted in choice.
I went for Wolfrace Wolfsburg GTR Racing Carbon 18s - not that pricey. They have a width of 8.5J and offset (ET) of 38. Tyres, I went for Falken AZENIS FK520
255/45/18 103Y (I needed that load rating for a t32).
My van is also lowered 90mm which is a bit too much really but l love the look. You can see how that spec of wheel sits in the arches.
Have fun looking...just be aware it might take you months to arrive at a decision!
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Very nice. The van we bought is a T32 LWB and I seem to be heading towards ordering Navis MAC A/T 17" wheels with Falken Wildpeak 108H tyres. Affordable and good reviews. Do you (or anyone else) see any issues with this set up ? I am always happy to learn from you all on this forum.

 

[Sasquatch]

SWB is perfect for me, my dog, and a folding bicycle stashed under my RIB bed.

For your use LWB is exactly what the Doctor ordered.

Did you get one in the end @thehman ?

 

[CSG]

SWB is perfect for me, my dog, and a folding bicycle stashed under my RIB bed.

For your use LWB is exactly what the Doctor ordered.

Did you get one in the end @thehman ?

Yes ! T32 Kombi LWB in Ravenna Blue. It's being converted by a company in Grantham and fingers crossed it will be ready for pick up just after Easter.

 

[denz1968]

Yes ! T32 Kombi LWB in Ravenna Blue. It's being converted by a company in Grantham and fingers crossed it will be ready for pick up just after Easter.

Sounds like that may be Tribe - if so top company and total quality

 

[CSG]

Sounds like that may be Tribe - if so top company and total quality

Yep, Tribe it is.

 

[CSG]

Just an update as we have our van now. Collected it from Tribe Campers last week and they have popped a few pictures up on their socials (if anyone is interested) A ravenna blue LWB on Navis wheels. Me and the Mrs are very happy to now be proper members of this T6 club !

 

[doncarlyon]

Just an update as we have our van now. Collected it from Tribe Campers last week and they have popped a few pictures up on their socials (if anyone is interested) A ravenna blue LWB on Navis wheels. Me and the Mrs are very happy to now be proper members of this T6 club !

Spotted their post earlier, looks good.

Noticed there are 4 x sliding rails in the floor... why is that?

 

[CSG]

It’s for secure travel with our two eMTB’s kept internally. Hence the LWB. When we do take the bikes we can sleep up top.

 

[thehman]

SWB is perfect for me, my dog, and a folding bicycle stashed under my RIB bed.

For your use LWB is exactly what the Doctor ordered.

Did you get one in the end @thehman ?

Sure did, currently converting it at the moment - slowly as doing a house reno at the same time. Should be ready next month for our first trip. Will post some pics when done.