Multivan Tyres

**b_star** · 21-12-2009, 03:17 PM

I need to get some new tyres for my T5 Multivan.
Has anyone else had trouble getting the right size etc?
Any recommendations on brands?
A few places I have called don't even want to help with anything that size.

Also am I correct that "235/55/17/103w are required?

Thanks in advance.

**MultiplexMan** · 22-12-2009, 03:41 AM

Hi b_star.

I'm running 16" so cannot give first hand experience.

As to tyre size - should be on the tyre placard on the driver's door sill.

235/55-17 is right from my records.
103 load rating is spot on too.

Cheers, MM

PS I have set of 17" "spare wheels" at home. I'll check tyre brands when I'm on R&R - tomorrow

**Transporter** · 22-12-2009, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by b_star

I need to get some new tyres for my T5 Multivan.
Has anyone else had trouble getting the right size etc?
Any recommendations on brands?

I suggest Hankook DynaPro RA23 235/55/17
I've done 35,000km on them and will get another 20,000km easy, good handling and very quiet. Other people in this forum use them and are happy too. Cost is in low $200. I got mine from Bob Jane and will buy them again.
More about wheels, tyres and others in this thread.

**thevwbug** · 22-12-2009, 01:53 PM

Guys I need some tyres too !!!!

215 65 16

What have people repleaced these with.

The fronts have only 15,000 K and are shot....................

**Transporter** · 22-12-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by thevwbug

Guys I need some tyres too !!!!

215 65 16

What have people repleaced these with.

The fronts have only 15,000 K and are shot....................

The 16" tyres usually last much longer. What tyre pressure are you? How is the wheel alignment?
If you search this section of the forum there are more than couple of the threads about tyres. By memory, I think that someone mentioned - the Michelin in 16" lasted him well over 50,000km.

**thevwbug** · 22-12-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Transporter

The 16" tyres usually last much longer. What tyre pressure are you? How is the wheel alignment?
If you search this section of the forum there are more than couple of the threads about tyres. By memory, I think that someone mentioned - the Michelin in 16" lasted him well over 50,000km.

I am running at 40 PSI and more than this the ride is rough and bumpy.

I have not had a wheel alignment done as the car only has 15,000 KMS

When i replace rubber I will get this done.

**Tornado T5** · 22-12-2009, 03:19 PM

What am I doing wrong, the T5 just clicked over 75,000km today and I have a few thousand more to go at least. Original Michelin Agilis 51 215/65/16...oops..better book that 75K service
Edit: that's included gravel driving & heavy loads with towing as well.

**Tornado T5** · 22-12-2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by thevwbug

I am running at 40 PSI and more than this the ride is rough and bumpy.

I have not had a wheel alignment done as the car only has 15,000 KMS

When i replace rubber I will get this done.

I think my tyre placard states more than 40psi for fronts and slightly less for rears so your pressures seems OK.

**Transporter** · 22-12-2009, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by thevwbug

I am running at 40 PSI and more than this the ride is rough and bumpy.

I have not had a wheel alignment done as the car only has 15,000 KMS

When i replace rubber I will get this done.

The 15,000km tyre life, on the new van is not spot on! I would take it to the dealer and tell them that the tyres should last longer. Let them check the wheel alignment and politely ask for new tyres or at least contribution to the cost of the new tyres.