Another wheel and tyre question...

Crispo · Feb 21, 2024

Have seen a set of delivery mileage wheels off a transporter, cascavels with hankook tyres, 205/65/16.
Current originals are 215/65/16, and often see standard issue 17" at 215/60/17, but first time I've seen this size as standard in VW van.
Any reason not to fit to California or downside compared to current?
Guessing it is just the tyre width that is different to my standard wheel/tyre?
Thanks in advance

WelshGas · Feb 21, 2024

Crispo said:
Have seen a set of delivery mileage wheels off a transporter, cascavels with hankook tyres, 205/65/16.
Current originals are 215/65/16, and often see standard issue 17" at 215/60/17, but first time I've seen this size as standard in VW van.
Any reason not to fit to California or downside compared to current?
Guessing it is just the tyre width that is different to my standard wheel/tyre?
Thanks in advance

They should fit fine but narrower tyres tend to run at higher pressures so a harsher ride. Fine on a commercial vehicle maybe not so comfortable on a California.

Crispo · Feb 22, 2024

Thanks for your answers - as always, extremely helpful. Think I will hold on for a set of 215's for reasons if firmness and aesthetic.
Anyone selling??

Ch1pbutty · Feb 22, 2024

Crispo said:
Thanks for your answers - as always, extremely helpful. Think I will hold on for a set of 215's for reasons if firmness and aesthetic.
Anyone selling??

In that case - Davenports are very nice.

Its also worth putting a wanted add on the T6 forum. You will most likely get offered a few sets within a couple if hours - some are garages so can arrange delivey.

RoB5urf · Feb 22, 2024

Crispo said:
Have seen a set of delivery mileage wheels off a transporter, cascavels with hankook tyres, 205/65/16.

Isn't the Cascavel (Cascaval?) a 17" wheel?

Crispo · Feb 22, 2024

RoB5urf said:
Isn't the Cascavel (Cascaval?) a 17" wheel?

You are most likely correct, whereas I absolutely wasn't as I meant Clayton!!

Crispo · Feb 22, 2024

Ch1pbutty said:
In that case - Davenports are very nice.

Its also worth putting a wanted add on the T6 forum. You will most likely get offered a few sets within a couple if hours - some are garages so can arrange delivey.

Have just seen an eBay ad for a set of these, but + £699, a little steep imo