Which Wheel / Tyre Size?

[Kev23]

having trawled through the T32 thread, and becoming more confused each time i read it, i thought i'd see if i could get a simple answer in order to allow the swelling in my brain to subside.... anyway, here goes

Vehicle - T6 T32 4motion - standard setup

wanted - 20" wheel tyre combo

Question(s):
1 - which is the best wheel width 9" or 9.5"
2 - which is best tyre width/profile, running on standard suspension ( may lower by 30-40mm at a later date)
3 - Would spacers be beneficial or worthwhile in order to have wheels flush(ish) with arches
4- Which ET should i opt for?

never though wheels would be so much of a pain in the hole!!

 

[Eli]

I have just changed mine after months of trawling through wheel websites, I used to be in 17" Devonports running 235/55/17 and had 25mm H & R spacers all round. I finally went for 9 x 20" running on 275 /35/ 20. which is almost bang on for the speedo

 

[Kev23]

I have just changed mine after months of trawling through wheel websites, I used to be in 17" Devonports running 235/55/17 and had 25mm H & R spacers all round. I finally went for 9 x 20" running on 275 /35/ 20. which is almost bang on for the speedo

Are you still running the spacers? You still on standard suspension? What wheels you have, you have any photos?

 

[Eli]

Are you still running the spacers? You still on standard suspension? What wheels you have, you have any photos?

No spacers now, I am running on B14’s at there highest setting which I believe is about 50mm lower than standard. Wheels are GMP italia Gunners

 

[Kev23]

Love the colour? Thanks for the info, appreciated.

Just need to find the wheels I want now!

 

[AeonMach]

Love the colour? Thanks for the info, appreciated.

Just need to find the wheels I want now!

Why did you go for in the end?

I’m interested because it shows you why you have to be careful with advice: as far as I know 275/35/20s someone suggested are only 102 load-rated… which is NOT sufficient for a T32 (needs 103+).
Despite you explicitly stating that yours was a T32!

I have exactly the same needs as you (T6 4mo T32) and my research suggests that 20” wheels just aren’t a good option: you either can’t find the right size (diameter) or right load-rating, or in rare one that has ok size and load-rating (Eg 255/40/R20) there is extremely poor choice of tyres…

I’ve decided 19” is a much better choice:
If you want low profile summer go 275/40/R19…
Or if you want a good range of tyres (summer, all-season and winter) then 255/45/R19 is a really good all-round option.

 

[CAB]

Why did you go for in the end?

I’m interested because it shows you why you have to be careful with advice: as far as I know 275/35/20s someone suggested are only 102 load-rated… which is NOT sufficient for a T32 (needs 103+).
Despite you explicitly stating that yours was a T32!

I have exactly the same needs as you (T6 4mo T32) and my research suggests that 20” wheels just aren’t a good option: you either can’t find the right size (diameter) or right load-rating, or in rare one that has ok size and load-rating (Eg 255/40/R20) there is extremely poor choice of tyres…

I’ve decided 19” is a much better choice:
If you want low profile summer go 275/40/R19…
Or if you want a good range of tyres (summer, all-season and winter) then 255/45/R19 is a really good all-round option.

If you hover over his name it show's Kev hasn't been on here since January.

If you send a private message (hover, and then 'start conversation) he might have set his profile to send it through on email.

 

[AeonMach]

If you hover over his name it show's Kev hasn't been on here since January.

If you send a private message (hover, and then 'start conversation) he might have set his profile to send it through on email.

Ah, right - thx for the tip!