Swamper wheels

[lukethompson86]

Hi all

Currently going through the process of reverting to a swamper look, so looking into some new wheels

Found some axe at4 which I really like the look
Of.

17 x 9 with and ET of 34

And tyres I’m looking at tyres around 245 / 65 r 17

Either the falkens or general grabbers .

Any issues with rubbing or general fouling on standard t30 suspension?

Thanks

 

[Richard T6.1]

There seems be to a 70 page - 1400 posts topic on this subject?

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Thread 'All terrain tyres - recommendations and pictures'

19 Mar 2017

hi all, does anyone have all terrain tyres on their van? I love the look but am interested in how loud they are compared to smoother tyres and if there are any other draw backs people have encountered, thanks

• TeamT
• 18” 235/60/16 235/70/16 all-terrain tyres alloy wheels banded steel wheels circumference michelin mpg off road rolling radius steelies swamper tyres
• Replies: 1,478
• Forum: Wheels & Tyres

 

[lukethompson86]

Thanks Richard , Trawled through loads of this and also the show us ya 17’s page but really struggling to get a definitive answer !

Thanks

 

[lukethompson86]

Can anyone advise on this ? Was looking to order today ideally!
Unsure whether to go 235 or 245???

Thanks

 

[Kind of Blue]

Can anyone advise on this ? Was looking to order today ideally!
Unsure whether to go 235 or 245???

Thanks

Have you trawled the posts on wheels and tyres to see what might fit and what might rub. It is not just the size of the overall package but also getting the offset right the bigger the package. Some wheels/ tyres might fit under better than others. Lifted or standard suspension makes a difference. Unless one need that size why not buy a regular or size found more commonly on Transporters. I only went bigger because I live off road and ned the clearance along with the grip of AT tyres. Mine are 255/55R18 BFG AT KO2 on a Caravelle exec no rubbing even on full articulation. Forgot the offset and width but they are on steel wheels. Having said that, some inner wheel arches might rub on other peoples vehicles that is why it is worth trawling through the threads to see. If I was only on the road at all times I would just use standard wheels and tyres though steel would be fine they draw less attention from potential wheel thieves and as more and more go over to big off road tyres and attractive rims for fashion I can only imagine thefts going up

 

[Richard T6.1]

Have you seen this thread?

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Thread '235/65/17 or 245/65/17'

31 Jul 2023

So I have had the green light from the other half, (or should I say she has got fed up of me talking about it constantly!) To purchase some wheels. I have finally decided on some Fuel zephyrs but can't decide on what size tyres! Do I go 235/65/17 or 245/65/17?! The 235 will obviously mean less error on Speedo and less gearing etc issues, but I keep thinking will the 245 fill the arch more and just look better?! Please help! Should say I am looking at Falken Wildpeaks

• Toffermora
• 17” 235/65/17 245/65/17 tyres
• Replies: 18
• Forum: Wheels & Tyres

When you look at how big (huge) 235/65-17s already look, 245/65-17s might not be the best idea, if possible at all. Let alone that the speedo will be far off and the overall gearing will be quite a bit taller too. Both are far from ideal imo.

 

[lukethompson86]

Thanks all , managed to find a few decent threads after your help. Thank you

Going with the smaller of the 2 now .

Many thanks

 

[tom549]

Thanks all , managed to find a few decent threads after your help. Thank you

Going with the smaller of the 2 now .

Many thanks

Did you get the Axe at4 with 235/65/17 tyres on in the end ?

Any pictures? In the same process now

 

[lukethompson86]

Yeah I went with the 235’s

Honestly couldn’t be happier
Drive is amazing, stance looks so bloody goood.
And just overall really nice wheels.
I got a great deal on them too

 

[tom549]

Looking good!

Cheers fella

 

[lukethompson86]

Thanks

I used rim style for the wheels . They were by far the cheapest for alloys and tyres .

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Loving that wheel and tyre combo @lukethompson86. Nicely done and looks great.

I am contemplating the Wildpeak’s. What’s your thoughts on them compared to standard road tyres? Grip, cornering, braking, noise, etc?

 

[lukethompson86]

Thank you. Honestly love them, noise I’d say a small hum 30mph and below. Nothing crazy though.
Cornering fine , braking fine. Not had a huge test in the wet yet but I’m hoping ok, I did do some serious digging into how they perform.

And looks like they are good for 30/40k at least.
Plus they look great up close.

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Great, thank you. They certainly sound perfect for my needs too. My minor gripe is how many years they will last vs the mileage, as that will come before I am likely to wear them out with the mileage I do tbh. @lukethompson86

 

[ChestnutBrown]

In saying that, just read that they have a 5 year warranty. Albeit very limited, no doubt.

 

[Redvan]

Thank you. Honestly love them, noise I’d say a small hum 30mph and below. Nothing crazy though.
Cornering fine , braking fine. Not had a huge test in the wet yet but I’m hoping ok, I did do some serious digging into how they perform.

And looks like they are good for 30/40k at least.
Plus they look great up close.

Hi I've got the same dilemma - out of interest did that size knock your speedo out? I'm looking to replace my current 18's - using the online wheel calculators they imply this is a bigger wheel cheers if you can advise.

 

[The Bear78]

Subject to any changes made to the coding, a good rule of thumb is,

- If your van had 17's from new, 235/65/17 will under read by less than 1mph at 70.

- If your van came with 16's, 235/65/17 will under read by 3 - 4 mph at 70.

It's an accumulative error so lower speeds will have less deviation.

 

[Redvan]

Subject to any changes made to the coding, a good rule of thumb is,

- If your van had 17's from new, 235/65/17 will under read by less than 1mph at 70.

- If your van came with 16's, 235/65/17 will under read by 3 - 4 mph at 70.

It's an accumulative error so lower speeds will have less deviation.

Cheers for that - it came with 17's - I see alot of folks on here with 235/65/17 - mines dropped 45mm ish - don't suppose your running those? Any rubbing? ta. I've giving in to running 18's on 255/45/18 with the amount of pot holes locally!

 

[Macp]

Im down about 45 to 50mm with 235/65/17 tyres. Loving it

I thought going bigger or wider would be too risky.

 

[StratosFearXX]

Just for reference, 235/55/18, 60mm lowered, 20mm spacers on the back, 8j Calibre 5s and Avon AX7 tyres. Speedo is spot on with Waze.