Swamper OZ Rally Raids 17'

[pogue22]

New Wheels today - always liked the look of swamper wheels - but didn't want to go for a full swamper on the van - lift kit e.t.c. T6 Highline lowered 40mm with Oz Rally Raids in Matt black with 235/60/17r General Grabbers AT3 - rides lovely and not so concerned about the terrible Devon roads anymore! Slightly un conventional wheels/tyre combo on a lowered van but really pleased with how well they fill the arches and look, no rubbing but very snug, excellent next day delivery package from 'Elite Wheels', highly recommend those guys - very helpful.

 

[Bundy88]

I have the same wheels and love them.
Brake deposits do seem to stick like the proverbial to a blanket though which is slightly frustrating!

 

[pogue22]

I have the same wheels and love them.
Brake deposits do seem to stick like the proverbial to a blanket though which is slightly frustrating!

Agreed - Great looking rims - I'll have to make the most of having clean wheels for a day or too then - they'll be caked in all sorts of crap soon anyway. Any recommended alloy cleaner stuff out there? - jet washer didn't touch my last set!?

 

[Bundy88]

Jet wash nor Maguires cleaner have touched mine....might try a valeter if funds ever allow that!!
Its just in the edges where it builds and sticks, not noticeable unless your cleaning it thankfully

 

[The Bear78]

I used to use Simoniz Iron active wheel cleaner which is reasonably priced from Tesco. However, it's only a small bottle.
I've since switched to Car Plan Demon Wheels cleaner which is almost as good but much cheaper at £5 a litre. Used regularly it keeps my Fuel Zephyrs dirt free.

I'm sure there are better options but this suits me.

 

[pogue22]

I used to use Simoniz Iron active wheel cleaner which is reasonably priced from Tesco. However, it's only a small bottle.
I've since switched to Car Plan Demon Wheels cleaner which is almost as good but much cheaper at £5 a litre. Used regularly it keeps my Fuel Zephyrs dirt free.

I'm sure there are better options but this suits me.

Cheers mate - will give it a go down the line.

 

[yoshimi]

Love how that looks! - which is good as I've been toying with the idea of doing pretty much exactly the same, and I do like those Rally Raids

 

[pogue22]

Love how that looks! - which is good as I've been toying with the idea of doing pretty much exactly the same, and I do like those Rally Raids

Cheers mate - very pleased with the overall look - actually think larger AT tyres suit a 40mm lowered van really well - fill the arches perfectly - obviously not aiming to do any actual off roading in the van, but for the amount of dirt roads I drive down going surfing in SW UK and the general state of the roads here too they are excellent - and look sweet too.

 

[The Bear78]

@pogue22 I must admit, it looks lower than 40mm. It's a great look though.

 

[pogue22]

@pogue22 I must admit, it looks lower than 40mm. It's a great look though.

I agree mate - but local vw specialist confirmed it's about a 40mm drop - suspension was already done when I got the van - I'll double check at some point to confirm - either way I think i got pretty lucky with the 235/60/17 Grabbers fitting like a glove!

 

[The Bear78]

I assume you've got a bit of equipment inside?

 

[pogue22]

I assume you've got a bit of equipment inside?

A bit - Standard Kombi middle 2+1 seats - slide pod cooker/sink/flip over bed unit in the rear with water tanks e.t.c - front swivel captain seats leisure battery under one - so not loads of additional weight really - had a look and think springs are H@R 40mm drop.