Hi im trying to find out if an 18 in 8j rim with an et35 work with solows on highest setting the tyre size is 245x45x18 103xl
Any chance you would know ??
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Any chance you would know ??
I’m not sure what offset a standard 18” wheel is that is your only issue, the Tyre size will be fine I ran amoraks as do many others, I think the standard offset for 18’s is normally around 50 so you’ll be sticking out to the arch further which may cause you issues .
Thanks for your reply , yeah thats my worry
side door might hit the rear tyre, mine are 9j amaroks and its very close
That looks good whats the wheel offset ? Although does look like youve got 10-20 between top of wheel to arch ....
This is the info for the wheel sizes. The solows are at the highest settings I’m happy with the ride quality and it just about makes it over speed bumps without any scraping
Thats great thanks for your help , if im right my set up should sit about 5mm inward of yours at same height
Do you what your measurement is from center of wheel upto the arch?
Thats great thanks alot
Happy to help out. Good luck with what ever you decide to do
It could be parallax error, but it doesn't look like you are measuring from the centre of the wheel?
Was definitely from the centre of the cap, the camera was raised and tilted to see the numbers on the tape measure on the arch
Stance looks amazing. I have RR’s on mine with 245/45 front and 255/45 rear. Could I use solows with this wheel/tyre setup. If so what sort of drop could I achieve with this setup. I’m torn between solows and HnR coilovers. At such a big cost I don’t know where to put my money. Been bitten with cheap coilovers so time to upgrade.
Coilovers: SoLow or H&R
Hi guys Mines a T30, on RR 19”, tyre setup is 245/45 front and 255/45 rear. I’m torn between two types of coilovers, HnR or SoLows. I don’t intend to do hub mod or top mount. I basically want to throw them on at the lowest level I can without causing issues. I have been bitten by cheap coilovers...
Hi thereStance looks amazing. I have RR’s on mine with 245/45 front and 255/45 rear. Could I use solows with this wheel/tyre setup. If so what sort of drop could I achieve with this setup. I’m torn between solows and HnR coilovers. At such a big cost I don’t know where to put my money. Been bitten with cheap coilovers so time to upgrade.
Any advice is appreciatedCoilovers: SoLow or H&R
Hi guys Mines a T30, on RR 19”, tyre setup is 245/45 front and 255/45 rear. I’m torn between two types of coilovers, HnR or SoLows. I don’t intend to do hub mod or top mount. I basically want to throw them on at the lowest level I can without causing issues. I have been bitten by cheap coilovers...www.t6forum.com
You shouldn't really compare these two kits as they dont compete in the same market at all . ( same price i think ?? )
H&R is 50 to 80 mm drops and in my opinion 80 is already an aggressive drop . A very sporty kit with great handling .
Solows are 100 to 130 mm i believe this can make a vehicle quite impractical , depending what you do with the van . Show van or work horse . they get the low drops from shortening the shocks a lot more than any TUV standard would approve, and this in a nut shell means the tyre and wheel can articulate much further into the wheel arch than the vehicle was designed for. Issues this will cause are drive shaft angles, a big cause for concern here . The older vans seem to cope with bigger drive shaft angles than the newer vans . We helped a client the other day brand new t6.1 , lowered 110 mm, drive shafts started crying with in a day and we lifted it back up . Not a kit we supplied as we dont believe this is good for the vehicle at all "!!!
Hey guys, just wondering what drop links people are using with solows? I’m on 20s with solows at full height and have gone through 2 sets of meyle hd ones in 7000 miles. Spoke with transporter hq that say they should be fine and longer ones aren’t needed. What are you guys using and has anyone had the same problem?
I’ve fitted quite a few sets of Solows and never seen a need for longer drop links. My own van is 135mm down and runs standard length drop links and all works as it should. The ARB is in a decent orientation too.
When you say you’ve gone through them, have the links themselves failed, or have they just worked loose and starting knocking?
The rubbers keep splitting. Just replaced them 3000 miles ago and while the van vas having a pre tune inspection I find they need replacing again. Any ideas what could be causing them to keep failing? I torque them to the right tightness so not sure what’s wrong
