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    Searched on here... No info. 20s on the T5 4 motion.

    Hey all. Just wondering if 20s on a 4motion is doable. I'm interested in some x5 5 spoke wheels, but they're 20". No drop.. But will soon.

    Thanks.

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    No offense but 20,s will probably need such a thin tyre to keep the diameter within legal specs that the ride will be fairly awfull , I tell my clients who come to me with extreme rattles in parts of their cars that rubber bands do not work on vehicles . The only exception would be those vehicles that have had hundreds of thousands of dollars developing a suspension combination that will give some sort of acceptable ride . .

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    every thing is doable, but you will have to ensure that the rims are load rated, you can find rubber that is 103 min load rated.

    Also, check to see if it is legal in NSW to go up from 16-17 inch to 20 inch?

    The ride will be shocking after you put on the wheels, tape your fillings in and find a good back doctor as it will be a harsh ride.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bryn23 View Post
    every thing is doable, but you will have to ensure that the rims are load rated, you can find rubber that is 103 min load rated.

    Also, check to see if it is legal in NSW to go up from 16-17 inch to 20 inch?

    The ride will be shocking after you put on the wheels, tape your fillings in and find a good back doctor as it will be a harsh ride.
    So 19s are a good compromise then?

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    18 s would be the best option in my opinion , I think if you look at the tyre placard in the DS door pillar frame 18s are the biggest VW seem to recommend , I cant be certain if its different for higher speced models like 4 motions or Multi vans etc . When I fitted some 17,s to my work van some years back they came with near new lo profile tyres , they lasted just a few short weeks as the pounding from those tyres shook the hell out of both driver and van . I then fitted correct 17 tyres with correct diameter and bliss returned . I suppose 19s, would work but as BRYN pointed out they will be teeth rattlers and a Chiropractors best friend .

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    You'll need a 30 series tyre, like a 225/30/20 or a 235/30/20 to keep rolling diameter and rub likelihood to a minimum.

    Width and offset will play a significant factor aswell.

    It would probably suck as a daily.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozgti View Post
    So 19s are a good compromise then?

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    18's would be my choice if i went bigger than 17's, as a daily driver.

    I'd consider 19's over 20's, but it does come down to find rubber thats legal.

    The vans do look sweet with larger rims and lowered, but that look has its downsides.
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    Hi ozgti

    Check out this forum for info on wheel & tyre sizes. Heaps of guys on here with 19's & 20's. I'm keen to do the same with my 4motion.

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    20" wheels will probably allow you cheaper tyres, 19" are fairly rare!

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    I went ahead with 19 inch rims and h&r 40mm drop
    Then fitted michelin primacy st 245/45/19 $320 each on a set of amarok repainted rims.
    Could not be happier ride is not the wallowy, firm but not ridiculous harsh.

    Fitting blisten b8 schocks next week, just to soften the initial part of the stroke (it’s not a fan of gravel road corigations)

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