Which Alloys Do I Need!!!

BennyBoy

BennyBoy

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So I'm confused with after market wheels!!!

I have T6 T32 so I have worked out I need specific T32 springs to lower it but do I need specific wheels for a T32? Some websites say I need load rated wheels but do i need these if I use my van as an every day vehicle and not a work vehicle? Will my insurance be invalid if I dont use load rated wheels?

cheers for the advise
 
welcome @BennyBoy

As i understand it with a T32 your have to have the correct rated tyres on the van as they are part of the mot class that it requires for its weight , The rims im not to clear about im sure some of the boys/girls will no better than me ?
 
BennyBoy said:
So I'm confused with after market wheels!!!

I have T6 T32 so I have worked out I need specific T32 springs to lower it but do I need specific wheels for a T32? Some websites say I need load rated wheels but do i need these if I use my van as an every day vehicle and not a work vehicle? Will my insurance be invalid if I dont use load rated wheels?

cheers for the advise
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As I understand it, the wheels need to be suitable for their intended use. So I guess you are saying that you are not going to carry a full load, as per your axel weights, and therefore can you down spec your wheels to meet the actual weight you are going to carry?
I honestly do not know, I think from a tyre point of view you can, the tyres only have to be suitable for the actual load you are carrying and not the plate maximum load of the axel for a vehicle of this type (but I am not absolutely sure of that).
The first problem you have is what are the actual loads on each axel. It's not just what you are carrying but also where it sits in the van, and how the load is spread through the axels/wheels unevenly.
I know in France the police can be a real pain particularly with motorhomes plated at 3500kg/4250kg, as many villages will not let you travel through with axel loads above a certain amount, so many UK drivers get their vehicles on weigh bridges before they set off, and redistribute heavy items around to get the rear axel weight OK, to avoid heft on the spot cash fine with the mobile weigh bridges they deploy, (only after UK registered vehicles:)), so the position of your load is very important.
The concept of load rating is a bit of a misunderstanding i think, because all vehicles subject a certain load onto a wheel, and it has to be resisted without failure or permanent distortion. So all wheels need to be load rated relative to their specific use.
I am not sure if it matters what the use is regarding work/leisure, as these vehicles are not normally of interest to vosa.
The problem you would need to resolve is actually what loads are you subjecting your wheels to?, and if you cannot work that out for sure, it is easier to match them to the axels max load, and try not to overload the axel:):):) Not sure if this is helpful at all:confused::mad::D
 
StudleyGlass said:
welcome @BennyBoy

As i understand it with a T32 your have to have the correct rated tyres on the van as they are part of the mot class that it requires for its weight , The rims im not to clear about im sure some of the boys/girls will no better than me ?
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Cheers, I get the tyre part and didnt think of the wheels its just one wheel website brought it up, I will ring the van centre I got the van from and ask them and if I get an answer will post it up
 
I do no what you mean about the rims @BennyBoy , i have looked into it a bit but was going to risk it just make sure i have the correct tyres on and i don't think there will be a problem with the mots
 
Make your they are load rated for your axle weight. It makes no difference to the law if you aren't carrying much weight. I think it is the axle weight divided by 2. My 20's on the T5 where stamped with 850kg.
 
Axle weights on my T32 kombi are 1710/1720kgs, sticker is on bulkhead in engine bay in front of drivers seat, wheels and tyres need to comply with these weights as vehicle will be subject to class 7 MOT (over 3 tonne) and wheels/tyres are part of this MOT
1720KG divided by 2 wheels is 860kg each so this is the minimum rating required for wheels and looking at the linked tyre info you will need minimum 103 rated tyres
Tyre Load Rating Information & Table | Blackcircles.com
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chriscroft said:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...ion-manual-for-class-3-4-5-and-7-vehicles.pdf

Interesting stuff, the link above section 4.1 talks about the tyres being suitable for the maximum axel load rating for a a class 7. 4.2/B/2 talks about compatibility of the wheel and its fixings. Doesn't seem to say anymore, but that could relate to the wheel load ratings
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Actually re-reading it, 4.2/B/2 is talking about the wheel bolts being compatable for the wheels, i.e. radius/dome seatings, correct diameter, correct length, bolt head the correct size, tensile strength of bolt etc etc. It doesn't seem to relate to the compatibility of the wheel, just that the wheel and its fixings are compatible. :confused::confused:

Be safe, go with Pauly's thoughts:):)
 
I want these rims but A - There a fortune B - There not the correct weight rating for a T32, so that's put the tin lid on that :(
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Buggar, looked nice @StudleyGlass When it comes to load rating, fitting and a good looking rim, there isn't much choice in my opinion.
 
Really had my heart set on these but there rated 695kg, i wont be carrying any wait and i could put the correct tyres on them but then it leaves insurance problems if any big claim is needed and in theory they will mot pass the class 7 mot so i will need to keep the originals to put back on to get a ticket on it......all hassle :unsure:
 
Don't do it, get the correct load rating, not worth the risk imo.
 
BennyBoy said:
So I'm confused with after market wheels!!!

I have T6 T32 so I have worked out I need specific T32 springs to lower it but do I need specific wheels for a T32? Some websites say I need load rated wheels but do i need these if I use my van as an every day vehicle and not a work vehicle? Will my insurance be invalid if I dont use load rated wheels?

cheers for the advise
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HI ,i just used the t32 wheels and a paint job IMG_3539 (2).JPG AND THEY LOOK SWEET TOO
 
have a look on exploria web site he has a good range of load rated wheels including Fondmental, BBS,Momo, Calibra Oxygin, Riva and cades(same as the custom vanz GTS wheel
 
Polzeylad said:
Now they are bloody awesome!!

And the Lord said "thou doth not have to whack mahoosive wheels uponst thine T6, thou willst be fine with thine OEM wheels."
And the T6 owner saw the light and didst polish and seal his new VW wheels.
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....where upon, there was a blinding flash of after market xenon lights and beelzebub himself rolled past on his slammed T6 causing the sexy hot female angels to do a double take with his tunes banging on not 2, not 4 but 6 count them, 6 12" subs.

This caused God to have a massive rethink and to take a jolly good look at himself and realize standard is for the Ned Flanders of this world. No one wants to be Ned. God wants she-angels to want a piece of him too.

So on went the coil overs, 20" rims (load rated of course) and a bitchin' sound system.

God doesn't want to be a Ned.
 
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