Show us your 17s

[Rupt6.1]

Thanks . Yes, standard T32 suspension.

Cool thanks, about to upgrade my wheels and like the way yours sits with that wheel and tyre size

 

[sgh]

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Kato’s with Michelin Agilis CC are just perfect.
Size of Michelins are 235/65 R17 117 load rating.
Adaptive cruise working for 5k miles no problem.

Like this combo but do you suffer with stone chipping to leading edge of front door ?

 

[sgh]

You probably won’t like mine then. Sitting on Sportline T32 springs. 30mm drop I believe.

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Do you have spacers fitted ?

 

[Rupt6.1]

After some hunting down (everywhere was out of stock) I finally got my hands on these Navis dura wheels for my van, thanks to Gary at rimstyle who found them somewhere in Europe, got them here asap and wrapped in wild peaks for me

 

[RogueOne]

Here's our 2020 T6.1 Kombi T32

17" Satin Black Powder Coated Genuine Vw GP Steels
Falken Wildpeak AT3 235/65/R17
Standard Suspension and no spacers.

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Do you have spacers fitted ?

Nope, not yet, but have them ready to fit at some point.

 

[sgh]

You probably won’t like mine then. Sitting on Sportline T32 springs. 30mm drop I believe.

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Are these tyres Falken Wildpeak AT3 235/65/R17

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Are these tyres Falken Wildpeak AT3 235/65/R17

Yup.

 

[Macp]

@Rupt6.1 very nice, I almost went for the Dura but the Gelida just seemed to catch my eye. Its totally subjective, who can explain it ?

 

[garwoodfire]

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what tyre size and make is the rear?? look decent

 

[Macp]

what tyre size and make is the rear?? look decent

Fuel Zephyr ?

 

[FWhite]

In picture,
they have already a full winter season, plus some 1k miles this fall, on the shoulders.

Maxxis Vansmart A/S AL2 215/60/17C 109/107 H
on ALCAR 7J17 -56 steels (not original VW).

Four seasons snowflake, 252.00 EU incusive VAT each, the complete wheel mounted and balanced delivered at my door by Reifendirekt.

Spartan stuff I would say, nothing for the show, cheap by our standards, one of the few that fit my T32 car papers (must be HR in this size).

But they handle well, actually more silent than the original summer 16" Dunlops. They take maybe a 5% diesel more, thogh. Mostly HW or main roads drive, often up in the Alps.

I would probably buy something better lke the Dunlop or the Goodyear (@ +50%) but my dear VAG dealer gave me the car (used) steet unlegal with (very used) summer tires on last November and I needed it prompt for work, so I had to provide faster.
Considering that in November there are still km long queues by the tire specialists, that was a practicable solution, since I am fully equipped for installing wheels.

Overall I must say I am happy with them.

Hint, I give them a pass with wax sealant every winter to try to keep salt and rust away.

 

[garwoodfire]

@jimthevan What are those wheel nut you have there pal? Are they actual nuts or covers?

Looking at some Katos and want black nuts.


Also a question for everyone....I have read a lot of threads and still can't fully undestand the real world difference and reason for choosing 235 over 225 or vice versa - is it just looks or are there any real performance differences and reasons you choose one over the other?


T30 long wheel base with full camper conversion going to CRS prior to fitting the wheels so assuming Steve will be able to fit either of these easy enough. I'm currently on Stance + coilovers which are just too low, so although it will be slightly lowered from stock by CRS...it'll be higher than it currently is.


I'm going to flip a coin to decide between....

Falken Wildpeak 235/65/17 108XL H (or 225 version Falken Wildpeak 225/65/17 102 H)
OR
Michelin CC2 SUV 235/65/17 108XL W (or 225 version Michelin CC2 SUV 225/65/17 102 H)

I know I need at least 101 load rating which all these tyres have and even the H speed rating is plenty for my 110bhp van - Its really just the 225 vs 235 thas has me unsure.

Any advice/experience appreciated. Thanks.

what did you choose in the end?

 

[garwoodfire]

View attachment 2487448x17 DV8 Verve

I have the same van colour and alloys as you. What size tyres are they? are they comfy?

 

[362bkr]

Here’s mine

 

[SocketSprocket]

These look fantastic. What offset are they? Do they fill out to nearer the arch edge than stock tyres, rather than being more “tucked in”?

 

[SocketSprocket]

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Wheels: OZ Rally Raid
Tyres: 235/65/17 Goodyear Vector 4 Season
Suspension: Factory

Great van! Wonder if you can confirm if this is stock suspension or if jacked at all ?

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Check out this thread, with mine as linked. Best thing I ever did. Love the look and the ride equally.

Post in thread 'All terrain tyres - recommendations and pictures'
All terrain tyres - recommendations and pictures

 

[sgh]

Check out this thread, with mine as linked. Best thing I ever did. Love the look and the ride equally.

Post in thread 'All terrain tyres - recommendations and pictures'
All terrain tyres - recommendations and pictures

I’m going gloss black on my Devonports with Falcon Wildpeaks 15mm spacers front and 20mm rear booked in for suspension at Bognor Motors on 23rd.

 

[Macp]

Show us your 17s, what again ??

Oh well if I must. Joking aside its a fantastic combo with the Wildpeaks.