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Has anyone please got any bf goodrich all terrain tyres on 17 inches , if so does a spare fit in the cali wheel mount in a 6.1 ocean? would love to know many thanks
If you have the tyre size recommended by VW, see sticker on Drivers side B pillar, then Yes.Has anyone please got any bf goodrich all terrain tyres on 17 inches , if so does a spare fit in the cali wheel mount in a 6.1 ocean? would love to know many thanks
HiHas anyone please got any bf goodrich all terrain tyres on 17 inches , if so does a spare fit in the cali wheel mount in a 6.1 ocean? would love to know many thanks
im a wildlife photographer and spend a lot of time going off roadInterested to know why you want these tyres. Don’t get me wrong, i like them as a tyre and have run them for off road (desert) because they are happy down at 5-10 psi but they are a huge rotating mass that does eat half shafts and CV joints, plus oversize will de power quite dramatically as you are turning a bigger wheel. For the Cali I can’t see any benefit without a suspension lift and possible regearing to accommodate the larger sizes.
I went with Michelin agilis in the standard 215/60/17 size for similar reasons, have been doing mountain trails and gravel as well as some snow and very impressed so far. Standard size I don’t lose any power. Love the look of the BFG but these are rugged enough without the motorway drone of the knobblies. Good luck with what you decide to get.im a wildlife photographer and spend a lot of time going off road
I also have had Bfg K02 225/65/17 107/103s for last 2/3 yrs . Minimal additional noise and much softer ride . Unstoppable. Am about to get a spare and understand that it will fit carrier if slightly deflated . Brilliant tyres .Has anyone please got any bf goodrich all terrain tyres on 17 inches , if so does a spare fit in the cali wheel mount in a 6.1 ocean? would love to know many thanks
You shouldn't need to deflate as the 225 is narrower than the 235.I have
I also have had Bfg K02 225/65/17 107/103s for last 2/3 yrs . Minimal additional noise and much softer ride . Unstoppable. Am about to get a spare and understand that it will fit carrier if slightly deflated . Brilliant tyres .
Have you taken into account that the van has actually done more miles than the trip meter shows due to the tyres being oversize?Fitting BFG will cost you around £15 more a tank (filling around 55/60l) that’s if I got my maths right. You lose around 4/5mpg pretty costly at the mo with fuel prices.
Pity they aren't winter rated, 3 peak symbol. Only the Alpin version has and as a 235/65/17.Mine wouldn’t fit due to be 65 and the chunky tread, letting out 10/15psi worked.
A part worn one may work.
Fitting BFG will cost you around £15 more a tank (filling around 55/60l) that’s if I got my maths right. You lose around 4/5mpg pretty costly at the mo with fuel prices.
I’m looking into fitting Michelin latitude cross 235/55/17 on my new van.
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