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    Amarok 18" wheels fitted to my VW T5.1 Multivan

    Hi guys

    Just for reference I fitted a set of Amarok 18" wheels to my van.
    Fitted 255/60 R18
    Pics before and after

    Amarok 18" wheels fitted to my VW T5.1 Multivan-before-jpgAmarok 18" wheels fitted to my VW T5.1 Multivan-after-jpg
    2011 T5 Mulitivan Comfortline 103kw ,2009 Golf Tdi Comfortline 103kw,2005 Golf Mk5 GTI Stage 1 220BHP (UK),2004 Golf GT TDI 140BHP (UK),1995 Golf Mk3 GTI 120BHP (UK), 1980 Escort Mk2 RS2000(South African), 1980 Opel GTE 148Kw (South African), 1979 Golf Mk1.

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    that looks great, really smart looking and load rated

    I've seen them in black as well, very nice
    2017 VW T6 3200KG GVM LWB 132kW 7 Speed DSG (Campervan Conversion)

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    Love the colour of your van , wheels do look the part how is the ride ? . I am always concerned once you go past a certain size rim that the smaller profile tyres will give a harsher ride [admits here had a bad experience with some lo profile tyres on my work van some years ago] .

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    The ride is actually a lot better than before and my old wheels had commercial tyres on. Less road noise and very smooth.

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    Did you have any troubles with rubbing, gearing or similar?
    I have just been gifted a set of brand new wheels from a VW Amarok with 255/60R18 Continentals and i was hoping they’d fit my T5 TDi400
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    I'm set up the same as Fransz. The 255/60 R18 Bridgestone rubber I have is exactly identical to my original 16s as far as the speedo & GPS are concerned & there's no rubbing.

    Lucky you.

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    I fitted 255/55/18 Toyo Proxes C100 Plus, ride is great, speedo now bit under, ideally I’d fit 255/50 but couldn’t find that size, had to bolt sides of under car plastic to stop rubbing on full lock on uneven surfaces.

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    Hi all, new T6 owner here, though 9 year member, from Tiguan 5N section

    Here's a pic of some Amarok 18's on my MY18 Crewvan:

    http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...&thumb=1&stc=1

    I have Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres in 255/45/R18 103Y profile & the ride is great! A lot quieter too. Speedo is exactly the same as stock - reading about 5% over. My main concern was that the rims are only 7.5 wide - would have preferred them to be 8 wide, but was assured by 3 tyre shops that it would be fine. I bought these used with a few superficial scuff marks for $400 + another $1200 for the rubber.


    Happy motoring! Matt
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    Current: MY18 TRANSPORTER CrewVan, Indium Grey
    Previous: MY10 Tiguan 2.0TSI, Silver Leaf, APR StgII tune + many mod's

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    Nice work Gents.
    Is the ride harder? ( do you feel the bumps more )?
    I do alot of freeway driving in my T5.1 and want a cruisey ride

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    Personally 18,s would be the maximum I would fit , once you go bigger the tyres are lower profile and then comfort goes out the window .

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