All terrain tyres for t6.1

[question]

Having T6.1 4motion 150hp I have limited possibilities for tyres size. VW allows R17 215/60 or 235/55 and R18 255/45. What AT tyres do you guys have? Any idea? I can't find tyres in that size.

 

[themagician]

Love the wheels, my favourite

 

[joachim_borusic]

I have the same issue. Bought recently a T6.1 Beach Camper 150 Hp 4Motion additionally 30mm lifted. My California (with Standard tyres 215/60 R 17 C 109/107 T) is not delivered yet. In advance I want to buy all terrain tyres including rims. The only thing what my dealer said is that I only can use two types:

• 215 / 60 C 17“
• 215 / 60 R 17“

Which all terrain tyres are recommended comparing e.g. BFGOODRICH®TRAIL-TERRAIN T/A®?
Do you recommend a all terrain spare tyre in general too or is usage of standard spare tyre possible / acceptable?

 

[Tarquers]

This has been covered a lot before in forums and if you search the seikel website, they provide a guide for tyres that can be used as replacement sizes with and without suspension modifications.

I have been very pleased with the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 215/60/17 good road manners, runs well on gravel and strong to perform in snow/mud with the advantage of being standard size and therefore no issues.

 

[The Merle]

I have the same issue. Bought recently a T6.1 Beach Camper 150 Hp 4Motion additionally 30mm lifted. My California (with Standard tyres 215/60 R 17 C 109/107 T) is not delivered yet. In advance I want to buy all terrain tyres including rims. The only thing what my dealer said is that I only can use two types:

• 215 / 60 C 17“
• 215 / 60 R 17“

Which all terrain tyres are recommended comparing e.g. BFGOODRICH®TRAIL-TERRAIN T/A®?
Do you recommend a all terrain spare tyre in general too or is usage of standard spare tyre possible / acceptable?

I have BFG 225/65/17 at the moment if you intend doing loads of off road then great, but fuel consumption takes a big whack (5mpg).

I’ve got a set of Michelin latitude cross 235/55/17 for my next fuel rated C compared to F for BFG.
Still look pretty chunkySide by side BFG and Michelin latitude cross

 

[Cwcltd]

Fitted a few months ago to my 6.1 Coast; 235/55R 18 Falken Wildpeak AT3 on Wolfrace Explore. Excellent ride, no real increase in noise, slight difference in mpg.

 

[joachim_borusic]

Many thanks for all replies. Much appreciated.
Related to one hint above here further information to Seikel:

• https://www.seikel.de/4x4-knowledge/reifenumruestung/?lang=eh
• https://www.seikel.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/EN_T5-T6_ground_clearance_2016-07.pdf

Seikel will lift my California.

 

[Viktorgeorge]

Many thanks for all replies. Much appreciated.
Related to one hint above here further information to Seikel:

• https://www.seikel.de/4x4-knowledge/reifenumruestung/?lang=eh
• https://www.seikel.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/EN_T5-T6_ground_clearance_2016-07.pdf

Seikel will lift my California.

Please post photos after Seikel have finished.

 

[Chris Ratay]

Fitted a few months ago to my 6.1 Coast; 235/55R 18 Falken Wildpeak AT3 on Wolfrace Explore. Excellent ride, no real increase in noise, slight difference in mpg.

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Now that you've had for awhile, what are the pros and cons?

 

[Cwcltd]

The only slight downside is an increase in fuel consumption, about 3-4 mpg. I prefer them so much that they are now fitted permanently, I sold the ‘summer tyres’. No noise issues or driving in the wet, just gives me more confidence if I‘m on grass/tracks etc. They are winter rated (although not true snow tyres) with the right symbols, so looking forward to seeing how they perform when I take the Cali to the Pyrenees in February. For that trip I’m going to take a full size AT3 spare wheel with me, don’t fancy a longish road trip with the OEM 16 inch spare. lI also think they look good!

 

[garytoddJSY72]

Fitted a few months ago to my 6.1 Coast; 235/55R 18 Falken Wildpeak AT3 on Wolfrace Explore. Excellent ride, no real increase in noise, slight difference in mpg.

View attachment 87841

Looks really good. Is this a standard ride height beach camper. .Im looking at options for mine and its a bit overwhelming .. Ideally I want to do the wheels then when funds allow possibly do the suspension

 

[Cwcltd]

It’s a standard T6.1 Coast, no alterations to the suspension.

 

[Vwcaliforniajapan]

Fitted a few months ago to my 6.1 Coast; 235/55R 18 Falken Wildpeak AT3 on Wolfrace Explore. Excellent ride, no real increase in noise, slight difference in mpg.

View attachment 87841

Looks good, I wonder if I can fit those to my original VW 18 black wheels, normally 255/45/18 ???
If less wide I might be able to dive with VB parking mode ,
What do you guys think?

 

[Corradobrit]

I will be installing the Latitude Cross as a happy compromise solution for my 204 4Mo Coast. Good road performance and better than stock off-road capabilities in those slippery situations.

 

[babble]

I have BFG 225/65/17 at the moment if you intend doing loads of off road then great, but fuel consumption takes a big whack (5mpg).

I’ve got a set of Michelin latitude cross 235/55/17 for my next fuel rated C compared to F for BFG.
Still look pretty chunkyView attachment 87837Side by side BFG and Michelin latitude crossView attachment 87838

I'd love to see a picture of these on the van Blue. (if you have such a picture). No way of getting non-standard sizes on my van here unless i change them every year for the MOT (control), so i'm interested in getting a set up like the one you show here. Unclear if i can life my van up 30mm either. I'm struggling to find out what the process is for doing so.

 

[The Merle]

Hope that helps

 

[babble]

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Hope that helps

That's fabulous, thanks. Looks great. I think I'll go for the same!

 

[The Merle]

That's fabulous, thanks. Looks great. I think I'll go for the same!

They do them 215/60/17 too, if you want higher side walls.

 

[babble]

I can only legally have an original vw spec size here in Belgium sadly.

 

[Neil_L]

I have BFG 225/65/17 at the moment if you intend doing loads of off road then great, but fuel consumption takes a big whack (5mpg).

I’ve got a set of Michelin latitude cross 235/55/17 for my next fuel rated C compared to F for BFG.
Still look pretty chunkyView attachment 87837Side by side BFG and Michelin latitude crossView attachment 87838

Like the look of this wheel / tyre combo but find all the jargon a bit confusing...when I look at the rims they are stated as being 8J whereas the stock wheels on my Ocean are 7J (tyres are 235/55/17). I can see that an 8J is used for 18" rims - so my longwinded question - are 8J's with a 17" rim ok? Do you need to specify an offset?

How are yours after 18 months use?

 

[The Merle]

Like the look of this wheel / tyre combo but find all the jargon a bit confusing...when I look at the rims they are stated as being 8J whereas the stock wheels on my Ocean are 7J (tyres are 235/55/17). I can see that an 8J is used for 18" rims - so my longwinded question - are 8J's with a 17" rim ok? Do you need to specify an offset?

How are yours after 18 months use?

I’ve sold van now, but done 7000miles on them before I did with no issues.
My Oz rally raids were 17” standard fit no off set

 

[Tarquers]

Like the look of this wheel / tyre combo but find all the jargon a bit confusing...when I look at the rims they are stated as being 8J whereas the stock wheels on my Ocean are 7J (tyres are 235/55/17). I can see that an 8J is used for 18" rims - so my longwinded question - are 8J's with a 17" rim ok? Do you need to specify an offset?

How are yours after 18 months use?

I think you have confused rim sizes with tyre sizes. You can buy 8J 17 inch rims but for the transporter family it’s 17 inch 7J or 18 inch 8J and corresponding wider or narrower tyres with lower or higher sidewalls to achieve a similar diameter.