Our reasoning and expectations behind this,
Possibly the one thing that will make the most difference to the vans’ off-road capabilities. The increased wheel size also allows us to fit an upgraded brake system front & back. We are currently running on aluminium rims, but we may switch to a set of steel rims if they prove to be lighter (we need to confirm which ones are the lightest) or possibly just for off-road use if that is a better option.
16″ x 6.5″ Mercedes aluminium rims.
BF Goodrich A/T 235-70-R16 All-terrain tyres.
Rear-mounted spare wheel, or wheels. (see wheel carrier mounts).
16″ steel rims. (under consideration).
The Rims.
The rims & wheels combined.
BF Goodrich A/T 235-70-R16 All-terrain tyres.
Wheels and tyres on the van.
One or two spare wheels. (depending on the planned trip).
Spare wheel covers with logos
16″ steel rims. (under consideration).
More info if we decide to get them.
More info, photos, and a full write-up to follow soon.
Specs
Rims
Mercedes aluminium rims. 16″ x 6.5″
16″ steel rims. (under consideration).
Wheel nuts.
Tyers
In-use reviews.
Pros.
Cons.
Our conclusions.
Other related or affected items.
Extended front & rear wheel arches. (see Bodywork).
Extended side door runner. (see access, doors, windows & hatches).
Original wheel carriers. (x1 available, see swing-out arms).
Second spare wheel. (see off-road addition).
Space saver spare wheel. (for local trips only, under consideration).
Modified wheel carrier mounts. (see swing-out arms).
Storage containers to fit inside the spare wheel hub recesses. (see storage).
Spare wheel covers with logos. (UV protection for the tyres, see long-term protection).
1 spare wheel cover with bat logo. (see personalisation).
2 spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes. (see personalisation).
Snow chains. (see recovery kit).
Road wheel covers. (see long-term protection.).
Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment. (see recovery kit).
Categorie link pages:-
Reviews.
Maintenance, spares & recovery.
Recovery kit.
Traction.
Wheels and tyres.
Thanks for reading.
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