Kmann
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Kenny, a guy from the Danish forum just mounted a set of beefy BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 on his Ocean.
As far as I can tell two sizes of that tyre fit the T6. The 225/65R17 is 4,93% larger than the circumstance on the original fitted wheel (i.e. 235/55R17). In Denmark the legal limit is +/-5%. Never the less does it make good sense if you want as much clearance as possible and not wanna go down the transaxle route. Especially in combination with i.e. VB air spring system or a Seikel (Kone or Monroe) spring set. But you should get your speedo adjusted.
The other size is 215/65R16 and is only 0,64% smaller, and the closest you get to the genuine measurements. So handlingwise the better option.
No doubt they eat more fuel, and are more noisy. But you get better grib in many offroad situations. But again poorer braking performance than a normal road tire. But on the other hand - most will naturally roll along in a slower pace when on "high heels". Anyway one has to consider the benefits worth and where to aim. Despite the fact that a full blown off road overlander looks stunning in many eyes, it is build for that purpose. And compromises comfort and main road security compared to a asphalt holiday cruiser.
Due to the limitations our "normal" Ocean has, we have been considering going some distance down the off-road. And Michelin Latitude Cross (235/65 R17 108H) as I later found out also is part of the Seikel Cruiser kit, looks like a great compromise on a "do-it-almost-all" travel rig.
As far as I can tell two sizes of that tyre fit the T6. The 225/65R17 is 4,93% larger than the circumstance on the original fitted wheel (i.e. 235/55R17). In Denmark the legal limit is +/-5%. Never the less does it make good sense if you want as much clearance as possible and not wanna go down the transaxle route. Especially in combination with i.e. VB air spring system or a Seikel (Kone or Monroe) spring set. But you should get your speedo adjusted.
The other size is 215/65R16 and is only 0,64% smaller, and the closest you get to the genuine measurements. So handlingwise the better option.
No doubt they eat more fuel, and are more noisy. But you get better grib in many offroad situations. But again poorer braking performance than a normal road tire. But on the other hand - most will naturally roll along in a slower pace when on "high heels". Anyway one has to consider the benefits worth and where to aim. Despite the fact that a full blown off road overlander looks stunning in many eyes, it is build for that purpose. And compromises comfort and main road security compared to a asphalt holiday cruiser.
Due to the limitations our "normal" Ocean has, we have been considering going some distance down the off-road. And Michelin Latitude Cross (235/65 R17 108H) as I later found out also is part of the Seikel Cruiser kit, looks like a great compromise on a "do-it-almost-all" travel rig.
