Alloy wheels and tyres
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I bought mine from LK Performance. I wanted 20 inch rims too. Had an interesting conversation with the guys there regarding load rating, axle weight, use of van, cost of replacement tyres etc. Went with their 17” MSW (OZ) set black/polished, with Davanti DX740 van tyres. Handles well and feels nice to drive.
She is a heavy van, not a sports car. Curbs, speed bumps and pot holes are less of an issue with more rubber.
She is a heavy van, not a sports car. Curbs, speed bumps and pot holes are less of an issue with more rubber.
I also found this tool useful
tiresize.com
If you oversize your wheels, it tells you the MPH difference at different speeds.
Went from stock 235/65/16 to 245/65/17.
Tire Size Comparison
Tire size comparison the easy way. Use our tire size comparison calculator to compare diameter, width, sidewall, circumference and revolutions per mile.
Went from stock 235/65/16 to 245/65/17.
You need to reprogram the desired values and if you take the 'special' you can insert three sets of values: Ombouw MAN TGE: dakrek ontworpen door "VNK" - Pagina 36 - camperforum.nl
(Up to build date +- 06-2024, or the previous model)
(Up to build date +- 06-2024, or the previous model)
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Do what?
My dealer has submitted a change to the factory to have larger tyres approved as all the campervan upfitters are using larger tyres and they will not use OEM sizing as customers demand larger tyres for improved ground clearance and to be able to drive with 1 bar pressure and still be able to drive over sand and rocks whilst having a high sidewall. You need a /75 or better a /80 sidewall height.
My preferred tyre width is as narrow as possible as this makes the tyre behave like it was aired down a lot more, saving time airing up/down. Saving weight too.
My dealer has submitted a change to the factory to have larger tyres approved as all the campervan upfitters are using larger tyres and they will not use OEM sizing as customers demand larger tyres for improved ground clearance and to be able to drive with 1 bar pressure and still be able to drive over sand and rocks whilst having a high sidewall. You need a /75 or better a /80 sidewall height.
My preferred tyre width is as narrow as possible as this makes the tyre behave like it was aired down a lot more, saving time airing up/down. Saving weight too.
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Thank you. That is absolutely correct. MAN in the UK seem to be a bit behind. I hope it will still be able to happen as an upgrade after delivery or I might consider cancelling.
Do you know of any problems with the Seakel 30mm lift. Is this causing front sensor problems as well ?
Do you know of any problems with the Seakel 30mm lift. Is this causing front sensor problems as well ?
We just have the downside of being the first...
The function of the radar after the lift can be readjusted by recalibrating the radar as mentioned in the upfitters manual.
Aufbaurichtlinie Crafter 2025+:
It's 417 or 470 pages and I've read the whole thing.
The function of the radar after the lift can be readjusted by recalibrating the radar as mentioned in the upfitters manual.
Aufbaurichtlinie Crafter 2025+:
It's 417 or 470 pages and I've read the whole thing.
I don't have any knowledge of lift kits, but this one is missing the stand off for the drive shaft under the floor.
I've heard people say that it's better to drop the subframe as the suspension geometry will stay as desired in the front, especially the cv-joints will be stressed extra from a lift.
Those tyres will probably fit, I've been told the Ecu has a 5% margin for tyre size and your choice is +5,4%.
I've heard people say that it's better to drop the subframe as the suspension geometry will stay as desired in the front, especially the cv-joints will be stressed extra from a lift.
Those tyres will probably fit, I've been told the Ecu has a 5% margin for tyre size and your choice is +5,4%.
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