Tyre choice for T32 Camper

I agree on the size but the CC2 is getting quite long in the tooth by now. They are clearly outclassed by newer offerings from the likes of Conti, and Bridgestone… Michelin should speed up the development of the CC3. 😎
 
I agree on the size but the CC2 is getting quite long in the tooth by now. They are clearly outclassed by newer offerings from the likes of Conti, and Bridgestone… Michelin should speed up the development of the CC3. 😎
I agree Crossclimate 2 have been out for more than a while now, perhaps a CC3 is around the corner! Still a great tyre but the gap is close or closed. One needs to read the reviews and comparisons very carefully now in this very hotly contended sector. I often wonder in some sectors of the press design their tests with so many sectors to point to a champion suited to themselves. certainly each year group tests appear to need to answer loads more questions. Still with a bit of thought one may pull out what aspects of a test is important to ones self and score appropriately?
 
Hi. I really like the tyres. I’ve just recently put my summer wheels on which are 255/18/45s and the 45s are definitely a little bit more harsh. The 65s are very good at absorbing rough road surfaces. They’re lasting well and wearing evenly.

You’ll have to check your axel weight as I’m not 4 Motion. Some other forum member might know if 4Mo t32s need more than a 103Y.

I used @mmi ‘s trick to correct the speedo using VCDS.

Definitely recommend.
Really appreciate your response CJW. Thank you.
 
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So I've been doing a bit of research on matching wheel size with speedo readings. Seems my T6.1 fitted with 225/65/17s (rather than the factory fitted 215/60/17) will have an actual speedo reading of 73.5mph at 70mph. No good for me so need to correct.

If you have VCDS and can use it properly you can change this but there are issues in trying to do so on a T6.1. It's complicated and seems not with out risk. If like me you are T6.1 owner who wants to increase tyre size a little but is not prepared to accept the speedo variation please read this Ross-Tech thread. VW Transporter T6.1 2021 Wheel size coding changes issue

Think I might be stuck with factory fitted 215/60s.....unless you know differently? Just to confirm I know nothing about coding.
 
So I've been doing a bit of research on matching wheel size with speedo readings. Seems my T6.1 fitted with 225/65/17s (rather than the factory fitted 215/60/17) will have an actual speedo reading of 73.5mph at 70mph. No good for me so need to correct.

If you have VCDS and can use it properly you can change this but there are issues in trying to do so on a T6.1. It's complicated and seems not with out risk. If like me you are T6.1 owner who wants to increase tyre size a little but is not prepared to accept the speedo variation please read this Ross-Tech thread. VW Transporter T6.1 2021 Wheel size coding changes issue

Think I might be stuck with factory fitted 215/60s.....unless you know differently? Just to confirm I know nothing about coding.
Is there an option for “Winter Tyres” in the MFD settings? I believe that this will compensate for the slight increase in diameter of winter tyres. Might not be an ideal solution, but might get you into the right field.
 
Interesting shout Salty. Thanks! Don't think I've been that deep into this menu before. I'll take a look and report.
 
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Interesting shout Salty. Thanks! Don't think I've been that deep into this menu before. I'll take a look and report.
I've looked into this winter tyres 'thing' in the MFD. As far as I understand it and read in the handbook (certainly on the T6.1 4mo) the winter tyres option does not compensate (speedo wise) for the diameter of the tyre. You set this option to give you a warning if you travel above the speed limit for a winter tyre, which is generally lower than a non winter. Thanks for trying. Back to square one :confused:
 
So I've been doing a bit of research on matching wheel size with speedo readings. Seems my T6.1 fitted with 225/65/17s (rather than the factory fitted 215/60/17) will have an actual speedo reading of 73.5mph at 70mph. No good for me so need to correct.

Have you compared your speedo to an independent GPS device to see how accurate you are to start with?
 
More or less. Without getting in the van....so from memory, on my 215/60/17s
Sat nav speed 70mph = speedo reading about 73mph.
Speedo reading 70mph = satnav reading 67/68mph.

If I fit 225/65s speedo reading @ 70mph = 73.5mph

I've been looking at this for so long my brain is starting to fry. It looks to me (please correct me if I'm wrong here) that the numbers pretty much cancel out running on 225/65s. I'm thinking both my speedo and the sat nav will be reading 70mph plus or minus 0.5mph. What do you think???? I need to check these properly again tomorrow.

Also need to check at 50mph. Heading to Norway for 8 weeks in July and apparently they're red hot on speeding. Massive fines for infringement. Not much room for error if I'm right with the figures above. Quite like doing 70 knowing I'm doing 67/68.

Norway limits:-
  • Residential areas: 30 km/h (19 mph).
  • Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph).
  • Country roads: 80 km/h (50 mph).
  • Dual carriageways/motorways: 90-110 km/h (56-68 mph).
 
More or less. Without getting in the van....so from memory, on my 215/60/17s
Sat nav speed 70mph = speedo reading about 73mph.
Speedo reading 70mph = satnav reading 67/68mph.

If I fit 225/65s speedo reading @ 70mph = 73.5mph

I've been looking at this for so long my brain is starting to fry. It looks to me (please correct me if I'm wrong here) that the numbers pretty much cancel out running on 225/65s. I'm thinking both my speedo and the sat nav will be reading 70mph plus or minus 0.5mph. What do you think???? I need to check these properly again tomorrow.

Also need to check at 50mph. Heading to Norway for 8 weeks in July and apparently they're red hot on speeding. Massive fines for infringement. Not much room for error if I'm right with the figures above. Quite like doing 70 knowing I'm doing 67/68.

Norway limits:-
  • Residential areas: 30 km/h (19 mph).
  • Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph).
  • Country roads: 80 km/h (50 mph).
  • Dual carriageways/motorways: 90-110 km/h (56-68 mph).
Seems fine to me.

If I want to travel at 70 on cruise control, I set it at 73. Bang on 70 on the sat nav.

50 is 52.

60 is 62 or 63, depending how lucky I feel.

Identical for the car.
 
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