Wheels and tires GC 680

[Bren54]

Hi, looking for new wheels and off road tires for the GC 680. I see a lot of GC with the Delta ones 17/18 inch. Does anyone has experience with these wheels and tires?
If so, what are the specs and do they still make it a comfortable ride? Would like to increase the load to 4400 kg (instead of 3888).

 

[Jester]

Hi, looking for new wheels and off road tires for the GC 680. I see a lot of GC with the Delta ones 17/18 inch. Does anyone has experience with these wheels and tires?
If so, what are the specs and do they still make it a comfortable ride? Would like to increase the load to 4400 kg (instead of 3888).

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Have been looking myself for the last 18 months for that kind of wheel ie black rhino and alike. Currently have a set of Borbet.
A lot of crafter converters put on bigger wheels which look great but can’t do it on a GC as most do not have the weight loading or to larger offset. The reputable converters say they wouldn’t go above 17”
The standard spec in Europe I believe is 16”’ here in the UK it’s a 17” aluminium.
I love the Black Rhino although they have the correct weight loading the offset is 35. GC standard is 60. So put me off. Perhaps I’m to cautious.
It’s about time VW issued some sports pack for the GC.
Best
Will

 

[Jay20cali]

I have these there fantastic quality and in 17” you can have a load rated tyre (not in 18s)
Ride quality is great fantastic grip on soggy stuff and look mean…

 

[LL engineering]

I have these there fantastic quality and in 17” you can have a load rated tyre (not in 18s)
Ride quality is great fantastic grip on soggy stuff and look mean…

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[LL engineering]

Hi, hows the road noise with those? Any wandering at higher speeds? Cheers lee..

 

[satuja]

Could someone be kind enough to post the make/type of the wheel and tyres in the pictures.

 

[Jay20cali]

Bfgoodrich tyres
Delta klassk b wheels

 

[Jay20cali]

Hi, hows the road noise with those? Any wandering at higher speeds? Cheers lee..

Hi lee
There is obvious road noise compared to the standard tyres it came with,there’s always going to be with a heavier tread but it’s not intrusive..
Definitely no wondering if anything it feels more planted .

 

[B J G]

Hi, looking for new wheels and off road tires for the GC 680. I see a lot of GC with the Delta ones 17/18 inch. Does anyone has experience with these wheels and tires?
If so, what are the specs and do they still make it a comfortable ride? Would like to increase the load to 4400 kg (instead of 3888).

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Just changing the tyre/wheel load rating doesn't change the V5 load rating.

The vehicle would have to be 'replated' by DVSA and costs a Fee.

Apply to change the weight an HGV or trailer can carry or make a notifiable alteration

Report you’ve changed a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer chassis, weight, tyres or brakes (a ‘notifiable alteration’) or change the weight you can carry.

www.gov.uk

Insurance implications as no longer a standard spec.

 

[LL engineering]

Hi lee
There is obvious road noise compared to the standard tyres it came with,there’s always going to be with a heavier tread but it’s not intrusive..
Definitely no wondering if anything it feels more planted .

Hi jay, thanks They look the bomb, I’ll be getting some definitely.. any rubbing in the arches?

 

[Jay20cali]

245 16 17 no rubbing whatsoever

 

[Jay20cali]

245 65 17

 

[LL engineering]

245 65 17

Is the offset 60 on those? Did you have to import them from Germany or is there a Uk dealer? Cheers and thanks again

 

[Jay20cali]

40 offset
Some black rhino are 30 and 35 and they stick out too far for my liking
I don’t like the look …
These fit flush with the arches perfect.
No I bought mine from rob at Volkstrek

 

[NeillyG]

I have these there fantastic quality and in 17” you can have a load rated tyre (not in 18s)
Ride quality is great fantastic grip on soggy stuff and look mean…

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I have these there fantastic quality and in 17” you can have a load rated tyre (not in 18s)
Ride quality is great fantastic grip on soggy stuff and look mean…

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Did you need to get the suspension raised for that profile of tyre. I have the BFG KO2 on my disco and love them. Been looking at them for the GC680. Think I’d just have them on the stock wheels, if anything I maybe powder coat them. I have been trying to get a Seikel lift kit sent up for local fitting but not managed to get them to sort out a quote for lift and uprated rear springs yet. Sadly too far to take down to volkstrek for fitting anytime in the near future and keen to get the tyres changed before wet autumns and winters up here. Think the extra clearance would be good but if I can change the tyres in the meantime without rubbing then I will do that. Just presumed I needed the lift for the space.

 

[Jay20cali]

Did you need to get the suspension raised for that profile of tyre. I have the BFG KO2 on my disco and love them. Been looking at them for the GC680. Think I’d just have them on the stock wheels, if anything I maybe powder coat them. I have been trying to get a Seikel lift kit sent up for local fitting but not managed to get them to sort out a quote for lift and uprated rear springs yet. Sadly too far to take down to volkstrek for fitting anytime in the near future and keen to get the tyres changed before wet autumns and winters up here. Think the extra clearance would be good but if I can change the tyres in the meantime without rubbing then I will do that. Just presumed I needed the lift for the space.

Hi no lift there perfect
There Also from Volkstrek

 

[NeillyG]

Hi no lift there perfect
There Also from Volkstrek

Are they 245 65 17? My eyesight can’t quite read it clearly

 

[Jay20cali]

Yep they sure are
Give the van way more grip on the soggy stuff and look the nuts

 

[NeillyG]

Are they 111 load rated? 680 4motion is max 2300kg rear. 2 of the BFGs on rear would be rated to 2180kg. Not that much off but would it affect insurance etc? There are 265 rather than 245 and they have higher load rating but would they fit the stock lismore wheels without a lift?

 

[NeillyG]

Actually the 255 are 114 rated. Could I have 255/65/17 rear and 245/65/17 front?

 

[NeillyG]

Really I should research before posting. Lismore are 6.5J so max width should be 235 or 225 at 65 profile. Don’t think any of the bFG tyres are load rated at that width. Maybe just stick with my summer tyres and get some winter wheels at 16” with AT tyres

 

[T3Z-GB]

I keep the original alloys, fitted the BFG 245/70/17 do not touch or rub at all, and have a load rating of 119, I did not like how little headroom the 245/65/17 provided even if legal.
You also get a fair bit of extra ground clearance.
The insurance company was happy as it’s the original rims with a higher load rated tire

 

[daz60]

I keep the original alloys, fitted the BFG 245/70/17 do not touch or rub at all, and have a load rating of 119, I did not like how little headroom the 245/65/17 provided even if legal.
You also get a fair bit of extra ground clearance.
The insurance company was happy as it’s the original rims with a higher load rated tire

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In my opinion I think you have the best wheel tyre combination, you have made my mind up to keep original wheels and have them powder coated black. Thanks for the share

 

[AndrewCook680]

Curious to know folks who have fitted 245/70-17 or 245/75-17 BFG AT tyres to factory Lismore 6.5jj alloys got on with them - clearance in wheel arches at front on full lock
And how did the van feel afterwards - acceleration of the van for example and any issues overheating transmission on mountain roads at high temperature - above 30degC
When I fitted taller tyres to a Landcruiser the automatic transmission overheated on tracks in alps, I ended up fitting an extra transmission cooler.
And I found acceleration was reduced afterwards

 

[Carryon Cali Camping]

I know not what you’ve asked, but I’ve done around 100 miles on these 17” BFG’s on Black Rhino Alloys and very happy with them. No rubbing on full lock, nice ride, I guess a small increase in road noise. But very happy.