Suspension Upgrade For Comfort Only?

[CRS Performance]

@crsperformance any feedback on what tyres/small upgrades would make the most difference and prices would be gratefully received - thanks!

Hello , Our dedicated camper system is £1295.00 incl vat labour approx £200.00 , might be some mounts and things needed but they arent expensive
3 hours to do it here
SH

 

[DXX]

It's the 111 load rating on the tyres, very stiff side wall. T32 needs minimum 103 rating i.e. less stiff.

My T5 T32 was very harsh at the back when I bought it (standard suspenders and wheels) but the tyres were at 58 psi or something, it was MUCH better with the tyres at 42psi.

Maybe but how would you fair in a serious accident if the Police / Insurance Co found that tyre pressures being outside of the manufacturers specifications were a contributory factor?

 

[StratosFearXX]

Maybe but how would you fair in a serious accident if the Police / Insurance Co found that tyre pressures being outside of the manufacturers specifications were a contributory factor?

Fair comment...

 

[WinFreak]

I reckon 75% of cars out there have the tyre pressures below manufacturers specifications

 

[Lubrown]

@crsperformance any feedback on what tyres/small upgrades would make the most difference and prices would be gratefully received - thanks!

I would look at the sticker on the drivers door pillar, or look in the vehicle handbook and see what tyres size and rating VW suggest for your van.
The load rating is worth considering for comfort.
I had 106/104 rated commercial tyres on my t28. They were good tyres for handling and control and but the ride comfort of the van was shocking. I had CRS put Koni Special Active shocks on and kept the OEM springs (and therefore ride height) having been told this is the most comfortable set up you can get. It was better for sure but still not great.
I’ve just changed my 106/104 rated tyres to 102 rating (which means each tyre is rated for 50kg less). They aren't ‘commercial’ either (I think the main aspects of commercial tyres are more plies and thicker/reinforced sidewalls as vans get bounced up and down kerbs all day or are at max speed on motorways while carrying load so heat and distortion are a risk). The sticker on my door says 102 rated is fine for my van.
Upshot - much more comfortable ride now and a bit quieter too.
I waited until I needed new tyres as it’s an expense doing four at once and going for premium tyres (cheap tyres won’t be as good at anything vs decent tyres).
If you don’t go off road or only do so in the dry then a summer tyre will be fine and the best option for all round comfort. Better at stopping too. If not go for an all season. If you drive regularly on mud look at another all terrain tyre but they are compromised on road.