Lowered VW Transporter on Swamper Wheels. Right or Wrong?! | Transporter HQ, T6.1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2024
- It's so wrong I think it works, let us know in the comments below what you think.
*NOTE* Towards the end the video I get the tyre size wrong, the correct size is in the text on the screen**
Swamper / AT wheels available here transporterhq....
As always thanks for watching.
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Off the back of this video I have ordered the fuel zephyr with 245 60 17 BFG Ko2s. On a standard height t6 shuttle. Can’t wait to get them on this week. Cheers guys and very helpful over the phone. 👍
Thanks for your order. Glad the video was helpful.
Hi did you do it. Ive just bought a shuttle and fancy doing it too
This van is so sick!!! Recently sold mine as bought a house... your videos just make me want it back! 😭🤣
Do it 😉
Sweet video Andy, I originally wanted Black Rhino wheels fitted to my van, couldn't find anyone that could help with tyre sizing on a standard set up, so i gave up and went for another wheel choice. I love how THQ like to experiment with ideas and try different things out !
Personally I think these look smart the colours definitely suit the van, I wish I had waited for this video to come along before I bought mine lol.
Sell what you’ve got and get the look you want 🤭
They look incredible.
Been waiting for someone to do this look, absolutely love it and definitely think it's the way forward 👌🏻
Thanks. I think it’ll catch on more and more.
I’ll tell you by the weekend! Ordered the Navis Mac-AT in bronze yesterday with the Cooper Discovery 225/60/17 tyres. Can’t wait till they arrive and fit them
good choice :)
Iv a t6 chestnut brown kombi and just ordered the 18" that ill run Avon 235 55 18 at tyres on ( a bit of a semi swamp) Great that there's a vid on the different set ups guys.
That’ll look great. Look chestnut brown
I was actually thinking about doing this a while back on a new project I had planned. This is the second set up Ive seen who's beaten me too it. Love it think it will be a big win in the V.W world.
Seems to have been really popular since this video.
I think it looks brilliant! 2 contradictory styles, but yet it somehow works!! Cracking vid as usual! 👍🏻
Thanks 🙌🏻
Mines being done on Tuesday, 20" staggered Vossen's and Revo big brake kit coming off, and 17' Fuel Coverts going on with that tyre setup. Bus will stay on air ride.
This is mental!!! Amazing look guys!
Thank you sir 🙌🏻
Really wernt sure the first time i saw it, however after seeing it a few times i am coverted, absolutely love it 👌👌
Glad it was helpful
See this van everyday and looks good with new wheels 👌👌
You walked the dog passed it yet? 😉
@@THQAutomotive no need to take my camera with me next time it's parked up seen it in the dark last night and looks beautiful
Love the look of those wheels with the air ride, that's the sort of package I'll be going for when I get my lwb t6 caravelle 😃
Let us know if we can help 😊
Love the look when it’s low, don’t like it when it’s high. Love the bronze on black look though.
Yeah agreed. I like the ride height look. Lifted it needs bigger tyres. I love the bronze. I can’t wait to try some bronze zephyr’s for the next video.
Love those wheels, I just bought a Mojave beige T6.1 on standard suspension and want those wheels with bfg Goodrich tyres. I think the bronze centre will go great with the bodywork colour
Yeah I reckon that would really work.
Dang guys I think you’re on to something.
Love the videos
Thanks, we’re going to do a follow on for a coil over set up
They have a similar design to the rotiform cvt but a all terrain version, looks smart tbf 👍🏼👍🏼
Rotiform own fuel 🤫
What tyre pressure did you run?
Id be like the original customer with my needs and how often I need at max lift.
Ive a 4Mo on Devonports but would like to go Air as well as nicer/bigger wheels so this is a great video thanks.
I dont like the complete slammed look though so am considering VB Suspension
By the way..... your lights are EPIC !! Cheers for getting the order over to Ireland
Glad you like the lights 😊
Cool, I love this look, what make & model of tyre is this please, I’d me factory suspension for now?
Cool crazy video like it 👍🙏🍻🍻cheers
Thanks 👍
You can do pretty much anything you like to a Volkswagen van of any year and it just looks cool 🤷🏻♂️
They are pretty good for that :)
Brill vid! I’ve ordered a new California T6.1(ascot gray) with vw 30mm lowering springs. It’s coming with parmelston 18” from factory. I’d love this alternative look. Would these wheels work in terms of load rating and what tyre size would you recommend if they fit? Thanks
Yes these wheels and load rated and we have several tyre options to suit you vehicle height. Email mikey@transporterhq.co.uk and he'll help :)
Looks good ! Nice to see something different
Thanks, I like it. Like you say, it’s different.
awesome wheel and looks so cool , will defo look into getting this style as the roads where i live are rough as, will you be doing a wheel and tyre package on the site? keep up the great vids guys
Hello, yes we'll be adding wheel and tyre packages this week. Thanks for your kind comments :)
What tyres did you put on the new wheels???
Like the wheels and tyre combo, not sure about aired out but don’t hate it.
I can’t wait to get a set of a lifted van for sure. We’ll do a video when we do.
Nice, I've just sent my wheels in to be done black copper, must be a thing now if you're doing it too 💪🏻
Nice 👌
It’s an awesome look. More comfortable too which is important for old gits like me. 😂
More comfortable for an old man like me too. It’s defo staying the winter anyway.
That looks proposer chunky when air'd out. 🤘
Doesn’t it 💪😊
LOOKS SICK
Cheers 😊
Cool love the look of those wheels
Thanks, yeah we really like them
Looks great, after an opinion I have a T5.1 T32 Kombi highline standard suspension and struggling in which wheel direction to go. Was going to do the 20” route but the more AT wheels I see the more I like them especially for comfort. However you don’t see many silver vans especially sport line front ended T5.1’s with swamper style wheels. So wondered what you’d go for? 👍🏻
Honest opinion.. I don't think the sportline look works with AT wheels. Take the sportline off though, it should just be screwed in place :)
I like 'em! 👍🏻
Cheers 🙌🏻
Love it!
It kind of works right? 😊
Looks good, I'm tempted to lower my t4 with my swamper wheels and tyres now.
Do it :)
Did it on my T4 a few years back. Looks 👌
Awesome look!
What are wheels ET specs?
Definately got my vote 👌
Since this video it’s become really popular for sure.
They look great👍
Thanks 😊
Would the ride quality be any different running these on a T5 on solows compared to banded steels 235×55×17 ?
I don't under the question sorry.
Thanks for the video - I'm looking to fit the Coverts to my camper with 245/65/17 Grabber AT3s on standard OEM suspension and reckon that'll work?
Yes, no problem on standard suspension
Love the look. I am considering the Fuel Covert 18” wheel combo with some Cooper tyres 255x55x18. Will I have clearance issues with my SoLow setup on a LWB T6.
Good question. Have a look on willtheyfit.com
Mark judd how did u get on with that ?
@@paulloughery6824 went with 17” in the end a love the look and the ride
Love the look and even more so the thought of a more comfortable ride. Couple of questions for ya What tyre size do you run on the Canteras? and what pressure are you running as your drive height? Thanks Keep the vids coming.
A ran 235/35 winter tyres. Drive height is about 36psi front and 60 rear. That would vary massively across vehicles though down to what’s in them.
@@THQAutomotive thanks bud I'm guessing you don't worry too much about the lack of load rating? yea I believe we have the same system lowdown bags & 3p management. I need to get braver with my ride height.... is yours subframe raised?
@@Mr123snowboarding no subframe raise. These wheels are tyres are load rated enough 😊
I love it. i have thinking same to my T4. Remind me about Cyberpunk 2077 swamper cars.
Do it 💪
Them wheels defo suit the slamper look 👍
Yeah I can't wait to get them on a lifted vehicle too
nice looking wheel . im running 235x65 17 gg on my t6 id like to lower it not sure what to put in it . it is used for work
30mm lowering springs at most. Eibach's are good for it, you get a lowered look but still retain full motion of the wheel.
There is no right or wrong, it’s all down to personal taste👍
This is very true and I'm pleased I tried it.
Looks awesome
Thanks, we like it. It might even catch on 🤷🏻♂️😂
If you don’t try you don’t know, suits the van as the van has the black bumpers. Rugged industrial look.👍🤟✊
Yeah that’s what I thought. Glad we tried it 😊
Looks so sick!! 👌🏼
Thanks, yeah it growing on me more and more :)
Hi guys, I've been looking at getting a set of these in 18" for my bagged t6. Do you have a good tyre size in mind which wouldn't rub or stop me getting low aired out
I don't think you can get an 18" AT tyre in the right size to work with air. We looked in to it at the time. Use willtheyfit.com and compare the sizes to what we used on a 17".
What does this do to the VW warranty on a new van? I’d love to change to bigger AT tyres on my new van but concerned the change in rolling radius would invalidate warranty on the drivetrain.
I’ve never heard of anyone having issues and thousands of people do it.
Love the look 👍👍
Thanks 🙏
Yeah they look sick 👍🏻
Cheers 😊
Do the rears have spacers on the back? If so mm? Would you suggest 15mm spacers on slolows at mid drop ride height . ?
Depends on the width of the wheels. You rears won't catch so it's only about looks.
@@THQAutomotive exactly the same as on the video 225/55/17 cooper att's, I like the look as on the video, so with spacers?
@@errolkrauss1099 This has 15mm rears
I just picked up my new T6.1 shuttle in Fortana red last week to haul my dogs around in (Middle row of seats removed) and to use as a day van after the lock down ends for day tripping. Looking for Limo tint all round and about a 35mm lift. I think those wheels in that colour would set off the van nicely, but I have spoken to quite a few people who have gone down the swamper route and they all have conflicting stories of what rubs and what doesn't, what's drivable and what's not... I like BFG tyres but don't know what size would work on these without rubbing (either stock ride height or lifted) and as far as I know, no one is recalibrating the 6.1 speedo yet?
Correct, at this point no one can do T6.1 Speedo’s. Give me a buzz on Monday and I can explain tyre options and potential rubber issues. 0116 2478156. Ask for Andy.
Looks good! 🤙🏼
Thank you :)
Hell yes!!!!! Love it!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks Brett 🙌🏻
I like it :)
What’s the difference between Cooper AT3’s and General Grabber AT3’s ? 🤔
Looking for 17” tires for Touareg wheels on a T6 4motion.
They are a different tyre with a different noise rating, thread pattern and wet grip. You need to compare the on a tyre site.
I have a T6 Highline panel van could you tell me whats the best wheel and tyre combo on standard height.
This of the fuel zephyr wheel are the correct width and offset. If the van we talk about the most popular sizes for standard suspension. It’s towards the end. Hope this helps
Love the look matey, Just wondering would you consider selling your Amorok wheels as I would be interested? And what tyre size are you running on those? I was looking on your website yesterday at your so low coilovers but was out of stock? Do you when they will be next available and wait time for fitment? Cheers
Not until Feb for more stock. Fitting when Boris says but we have a 2 month back log to sort first. I’ll keep the amarok’s. I’ll need them at some point.
@@THQAutomotive nice one, just curious what tyre size you running on the Amoroks? And are you taking pre orders for the so lows? Cheers again
@@screwssawdust9992 I run 235/35 winter tyres. Yes if you email kieran@transporterhq.co.uk he’ll add you to the Solow waiting list.
Cheers appreciate it mate, and keep the great content coming, loving the channel
@@screwssawdust9992 thanks 😊
Also do have to use spacers
Would normal tyre fitters be able to fit the 225x55s? Not sure the guy I use would want to go down the fire route! 😂
Most tyre places have a bead cheater. (We do too now! haha)
Here in Finland we have WINTER
Perfect, you need WINTER wheels then ;)
Love your videos, I drive a 2020 VW amarok. Can I fit fuel vapour wheels on it. Are you a stockists for them.
The Fuel vapour isn't available in 5 x 120 pcd yet. It maybe something we do in the future.
Love that look I run a similar look myself.
Nice!
What tyre brand and size do you run with the Amorak wheels?
235/35. I can’t remember the brand sorry
This is cool as 👍 well done
Thanks, glad you like it.
@@THQAutomotive perfect combo for Australia and tradies
Love it
Thanks, yeah I think I do too :)
Looks sick! & loving the cap that a new one coming soon?
Cheers mate. No that’s a special cap just for my massive head 🤦🏻♂️
☹️☹️ I want one!
They look great. What's the cost for wheels and good set of all year round tyres. My kombi is lowered 40mm. Thanks
Fuel wheels are £1150 a set. You can get tyres from around £125 a corner.
@@THQAutomotive thanks, and can I just add your customer service is 1st Class 👍
@@yorkshiresfinest6102 Thanks for your comments. It honestly means a lot :)
Do these drive ok at 75-80mm drop? No rubbing ? Definitely a marmite style but i absoultely love the look 👍
Drives spot on, no rubbing. These wheels are the correct width and offset though.
@@THQAutomotive good to know, I may well go down this route myself. Bet it's so comfy 😁
@@OfftheTopMTB it really is 👌
Order placed 🤩🤤🤘
@@OfftheTopMTB Thanks for your order
this looks f*cking epic!!!!
Thanks :)
Looks great on the high setting. I’m undecided on slammed look?
It’s a love hate thing for sure. The next video we’ll do is a not so low set up.
Nice wheels 👌
Thanks 😊
Looks minted 👍🏻
Thank you :)
Looks good, can you run 18s with a 255x55 AT tyre on stock height?
We’ve not tried an 18 yet. We’ve had these made the right width and et so they don’t as a 17. Speak to Matt at T5 upgrades. He’s the expert.
Really cool. Just a bit low for me
We’re doing a follow on video on a coil over set up with bigger tyre. That might help.
This looks cool as fook fellas...its cool to be different.
Thanks, it’s different for sure
@@THQAutomotive #settingtrends
Swampers rule 👊
Yeah there is defo a market for it. They're growing on me more and more
Your Van looks nice on those Swamper wheels, but I would have gone all black, with the state of the roads running the lower profiles can be problematic as you are always trying to find a smooth line.
A friend has 35's on an A5 coupe and they are more like rubber bands, no wonder the higher profiles feel more comfortable.
In this world don't follow the herd, branch out and find your own style, if not we will end up in boring grey place, with Ed Sheeran on repeat.
I really liked the bronze BBS so wanted to do bronze on the AT wheels. That and fuel made the prototypes in bronze so we don't have an option! haha. Yes it does feel way way more comfy than my standard 225/35 20's :)
What’s the load rating on the wheel?
955kg’s I think. I’d need to check. Have a look on the website transporterhq.co.uk
You can run 235/65r17 or 255/55r18 (255/55's are really close to the 275/40r20's people run... mm's at most) on a 30/40mm drop at most but they fit without any rubbing except in certain circumstances. Honestly, with the roads being as shit as they are nowadays i don't see the point in low profile tires anymore. I'd rather have more rubber and not be worrying about will i bottom out a rim on that biggish bump over there.
255/55/18 is really big. We had a customer try it and it did rub. 275/40/20 is also too big really though. 235/65/17 is a good size.
@@THQAutomotive Depends on the lowering tbh. Slammed or at 50mm or lower it'll rub for sure. I know the 255/55r18's fit on a 30mm lowered as i had that on my van (t5.1 with some generic 18x9's) no problem. Only if i hit a speedbump full pelt or full lock did it rub and even then it was negligible and dependent on where the van was (on a slope or at an angle ect.) On a 30mm drop the 255's will have a pretty much even gap around the arch... enough to squeeze your fingers/hand in and clear any debris from the tread if needed but obviously not like lifted lol. The 255's are technically identical in diameter to the 235's brand dependent just wider. The 275's are standard for companies like leighton vans who use a 40mm lowering spring on theirs. A/T tires are the way forward though for vans imo as it completely changes the ride quality from somewhat jarring to almost SUV like.
@@dodo19923 275/40/20 it too big, companies fit them because they are cheap and over load rated. The rolling radius is wrong, they look too big and they are really hard. To give the tyre that load rating they have super hard sidewalls. 255/55/18 will also have the wrong rolling radius. Rub will also depend on the ET and width of the wheel.
@@THQAutomotive Fair do's... I can only speak from personal experience and never had any issues to speak of but then i don't really run my cars/vans to spec. I'm running 225/65r17's at the min on 17x8's on my new(ish) van as it's all i could get hold of at the time. Will probably look at the 235/65r17's on a 17x8.5 when the time comes to upgrade them as i like the more rounded look it gives but still have more to go before i get to that stage. I didn't know that's why they fit 275's but i guess if it somewhat works then whatever, it's not really the way i like things but each to their own i guess .The alpine speaker kit is most likely next on my list now i've finished the lining in the back which was a pain in the arse to do lol. You guys got engine work done with Darkside Developments iirc... Any issues come up or would you recommend them when i get round to remaps/engine mods ect?
@@dodo19923 Darkside were great. The Flatbed is currently in The Netherlands at THQ EU but its running lovely
I love it and want these wheels and tyres please
Do it 👊
What is the fascination with lowering a VW Transporter?
Because thats what we do. Plus it improves the way they handle and drive massively.
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Is that hat available to buy please
No sorry. I have an extra large head so special order a different truck just for me. They don’t do that colour on the standard range 😢
Pretty pointless exercise, when the first hint of mud or snow will fill the gap in the arches and turn the tyres into slicks as the tread is packed full. If you want to run silly low ride height, just stick with normal rubber, the M&S's are completely wasted.
Thanks for your comment but when it snows I can just lift it. The air suspension goes higher than standard height. I always run mud and snows in the winter. They've been great on several trips to the Alps snowboarding.
Bom dia, achei que a da Amarok ficou melhor
É bom tentar algo diferente, certo?
Not for me. Bagged vehicles look broken, only emphasised by the off road wheels.
Each to their own 🤷🏻♂️😊
Ps, they drive soooooo comfy
Sorry but its a no for me on lowered!! looks much better lifted
I’m looking forward to seeing these wheels on a lifted van. I think they’ll look sweet. We’ll do a lifted video soon.
That's an abomination. Absolutely hideous and incredibly embarrassing.
Nothing wrong with the wheels, but the amount it is lowered is shambolic.
Awesome, thanks for you comment :)
@@THQAutomotive Well you did ask. :)
@@sandersson2813 I know, I meant it. I genuinely was saying thanks for the comment.
@@THQAutomotive One ones meat is another man's poison. Be boring if we all liked the same thing.
@@sandersson2813 totally agree :)
Awful, dont suit the van at all.
Genuinely appreciate you’re feedback. They’re the 1st to say it. Thanks 😊
Love it!
Lowered stampers are where it's at 🙌
Love it
Thanks :)