20” Tyre / Alloy advice

[Scuttle]

Hi, I shall continue my noob questions, I've never bought tyres for a van so its my first time.....
Im about to take the plunge on these:

Alloys
Calibre CC-I

Tyres
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
275/40/20 106 (XL): max 1900 kg per axle


Are these ok?

 

[Scuttle]

Looks like the alloys im going for are Velare VLR07 Matt Graphite



Questions is, are these tyres suitable for this alloy wheel its a T30

 

[t6blo]

I’d go 265/40/20 or 275/35/20 (this is the official VW supported size for 20s).
I‘m sure experts will be along in a minute

 

[Scuttle]

I’d go 265/40/20 or 275/35/20 (this is the official VW supported size for 20s).
I‘m sure experts will be along in a minute

Interesting, any comments for anyone?

 

[Gavinda]

How wide is the wheel?

 

[Scuttle]

as wide as the alloy? no idea?

 

[Peatey]

I think from memory they come in 8.5 and 10 so they can be staggered if required.
if you do a search there's plenty on the forum

 

[Gavinda]

Looks like the matt graphite are 8.5" wide. How about 245 40 20 or 255 40 20? These are available in a 103 and 101 load rating respectively which would both suit a T30, and would fit better on an 8.5 rim than 275's.

 

[Scuttle]

would the 275 look like mushrooms on the rim?

 

[Gavinda]

Yeah. The narrower tyres would fit the wheels better (if, in fact they are 8.5") improve the looks, the handling and maybe even the fuel economy.

 

[Scuttle]

Finally found a decent price for these

Goodyear 265/40 R20 104 EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) XL AO​

£205 I can get 4 for £720

 

[Scuttle]

These are now ordered, does it matter they are audi spec?

 

[t6blo]

These are now ordered, does it matter they are audi spec?

Shouldn't do - they are the correct load rating for a T32 (I don't think you mentioned what van you have) and are XL.

 

[Scuttle]

T30
Will be pressure sensors need transferring? (noob question)

 

[t6blo]

T30
Will be pressure sensors need transferring? (noob question)

Depends - if you have indirect tpms then no as it uses the ABS system to calculate whether a tyre has lost pressure. You will likely have to reset it after driving a few miles on the new wheels/tyres - I did when changing from 16” to 19” wheels recently.

If you have direct tpms then yes you will need to transfer over the wheel sensors.

What year van is it and is it a Highline or Startline?

 

[Scuttle]

its a 70 plate, and its a highline

 

[t6blo]

its a 70 plate, and its a highline

Assume that is a T6.1 then?
This might be helpful reading T6.1 Direct Tpms, Two Sets Of Wheels

 

[Scuttle]

yeah its a 6.1

not sure what to do, the new tyres and alloys will be married but they'd need the sensors in them?

 

[Scuttle]

I cant see this on the dash when i start it

 

[Fromow]

Finally found a decent price for these

Goodyear 265/40 R20 104 EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) XL AO​

£205 I can get 4 for £720

Where did you get them from bud!