Tyre choice for T32 Camper

[Deeps]

My campervan T6 T32 DSG 150 has 215/60 R17 C Continentals as fitted when bought from Bilbos. They get me round corners and stop well BUT the van ride is somewhat harsh.
Can anybody advise if different tyres might help with the ride?

I’m recalling my last motor, a Toyota AWD RAV4 and the magic carpet ride when I swapped the old Turanzas for Mchelin X Climates.

Any ideas?

 

[CJW]

Just fitted Goodyear Vector All-seasons 225/65/17s to replace Conti Van Contact 200 215/60/17. Run them at 45 psi.

Like night and day. T32 on standard suspension.

 

[Deeps]

Many thanks for your reply
Mike

 

[CAB]

Done anything with your suspension yet?

See CRS Performance in Cannock, or The Van Cave in Somerset, whichever is closer.

 

[CJW]

Done anything with your suspension yet?

See CRS Performance in Cannock, or The Van Cave in Somerset, whichever is closer.

I know your message is to the OP, but seeing CRS is on my list too - money and time willing.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Those c (commercial) Continentals, if they are the 109 loaded sidewalls, are like a solid rubber tyre. Doesn’t help that they need to be silly psi.
I put mine back on for a trip last year and they were very hard.
Deffo try tyres or go the whole hog and visit CRS and then throw some 18/19/20’a on it.

 

[Deeps]

Many thanks guys, I plan to go down the new tyre route first, as it’s the cheaper and quicker option.

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Try Michelin Cross Climate 2, I’m running 235/50/17 on a T32 Shuttle.

 

[JPE]

Michelin Agilis crossclimates are awesome for muddy tracks and camping fields with morning dew I googled the hell out of tyres when I brought mine,they make your van in to a very adequate 2 wheel drive

 

[Radford1071s]

Michelin x climate 2

 

[Salty Spuds]

Michelin Agilis crossclimates are awesome for muddy tracks and camping fields with morning dew I googled the hell out of tyres when I brought mine,they make your van in to a very adequate 2 wheel drive

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Agilis here too. My new favourite tyre.

 

[Lorna]

Michelin Agilis crossclimates are awesome for muddy tracks and camping fields with morning dew I googled the hell out of tyres when I brought mine,they make your van in to a very adequate 2 wheel drive

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Looks great, what rims are these please?

 

[JPE]

Hi,my rims are VW 16 inch steel rims

 

[AeonMach]

Hi,my rims are VW 16 inch steel rims

But @Lorna - just to be clear - note that 16“ are unlikely to fit on your T32!
You’ll most likely have larger brakes which need the larger rims…

…but you can get good value steels like this in 17” (or 18”+).
For example like these from JBW:

John Brown Wheels | Alloy Wheel & Tyre Specialists

We specialise in the distribution of quality, leading brand, alloy wheels, tyres and accessories for both the public and trade, UK and worldwide.

www.johnbrownwheels.com

 

[CJW]

But @Lorna - just to be clear - note that 16“ are unlikely to fit on your T32!
You’ll most likely have larger brakes which need the larger rims…

…but you can get good value steels like this in 17” (or 18”+).
For example like these from JBW:

John Brown Wheels | Alloy Wheel & Tyre Specialists

We specialise in the distribution of quality, leading brand, alloy wheels, tyres and accessories for both the public and trade, UK and worldwide.

www.johnbrownwheels.com

Wow. That IS a good price.

 

[AeonMach]

Wow. That IS a good price.

Aye , steels - even sexy new black ones - aren’t very expensive!