Camp Alltrack 2.0

[Foxpuppet]

So with the OG camp Alltrack written off, it’s time for the redux.





Below is the Link to my old B7 thread for reference. I’m looking to go down a similar path with the B8.

First thing will be to check the old 16” wheels with AT tyres are ok to fit.
The current gen Alltrack only have down to 17” wheels. The spare in the B7 was a 16” so I got away with using that size alloy as a match to the smallest OEM size available.

B7 used a 225/45/18
B8 uses a 245/45/18

Previous owner had fitted 245/45r18 100w Kuhmo ecsta 4xii M+S only 4000km ago whicha re in very good shape so I won’t be rushing out to replace them just yet with the 16” ATs

In the interim I’m looking at getting this kit from the USA to lift the Passat 1”. The BES (Bearded elevation system) designed for the Golf Alltrack. The B7 Passat wasn’t compatible but the B8 is MQB platform so this is a pretty nifty setup to get some height. Around $650 shipped from the creator in Pennsylvania.













B7 Allterrain Vehicle - Camp Alltrack

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[Foxpuppet]

Camp Alltrack 2.0

Thinking about these wheels



But in 18” size so the current M&S rated tyres fitted on the OEM rims can be reused (they are almost new rubber) there’s a nice clean set available locally second hand.

FYI I’ve found an interesting site that you can purchase used rims from Japan at a pretty low price (not sure what shipping would cost though)

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[Foxpuppet]

Completely non off road pic




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[Foxpuppet]

Is this skid plate a standard dealer part? It’s a nice thick rubber.


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[Jimi]

I don’t think so

[Alesgutja]

Really keen to see how this lift kit goes. A mild lift is really all the Alltrack is missing.

We took ours through some fire trails, power line trails and other fun places over the break (almost on the beach too until all the lifted LandCruisers on 35in tyres carved up the lead in trails too much to even make it out to the beach). We have 235/60R16 all terrain tyres on Tiguan rims such work really well but still managed to scratch up the bumpers. That lift kit would have made all the difference.

[Foxpuppet]

Really keen to see how this lift kit goes. A mild lift is really all the Alltrack is missing.

We took ours through some fire trails, power line trails and other fun places over the break (almost on the beach too until all the lifted LandCruisers on 35in tyres carved up the lead in trails too much to even make it out to the beach). We have 235/60R16 all terrain tyres on Tiguan rims such work really well but still managed to scratch up the bumpers. That lift kit would have made all the difference.

Is this on a B8 Alltrack? Any issues with brake clearance on the 16” rims? I still have my 215/65/16 combo ready to put on.


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[Alesgutja]

No issues at all on B8. The Tiguan rims have more offset too, so coupled with the 235 tyres gives a pretty chunky look.

One thing I realised though is that while the tyres should technically give 3% over on the speedo, with such a big side wall the speedo reads between 3% under (i.e. 100 on the dial is actually 97 km/h) and exactly 100 km/h depending on tyre pressures. LT rated tyres might have less squish in the sidewall...

[VR88]

Completely non off road pic

Nice! I’m in the market for one of these at the moment - how do you find it? If you’re willing to share what you paid I’d love to chat over DM

Look forward to seeing what you do with it. I love what you did with your B7!

[Just_Westy]

Which Tiguan 16" rims did you get?

[Just_Westy]

Thinking about these wheels



But in 18” size so the current M&S rated tyres fitted on the OEM rims can be reused (they are almost new rubber) there’s a nice clean set available locally second hand.

FYI I’ve found an interesting site that you can purchase used rims from Japan at a pretty low price (not sure what shipping would cost though)

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I have a set of VMR's on mines wanted the 702's but couldn't get the offset I wanted.

[brad]

re: the lift kit. You have to pull the suspension apart to fit the lifting blocks. Why not just get new springs made locally? They can be done at the same spring rate or a bit stiffer / softer as needed.

If you just want to experiment, AliExpress has spring bumpers for ~$30/pr.

[Alesgutja]

I think they are called San Francisco. These ones:

[Foxpuppet]

Nice! I’m in the market for one of these at the moment - how do you find it? If you’re willing to share what you paid I’d love to chat over DM

Look forward to seeing what you do with it. I love what you did with your B7!

Loving the upgrade from the B7 $36k onroad with 44k on it.
Spec’d with the luxury pack and pano roof. (Maybe the same pack)
Has the park assist, heated massage memory seats, cornering lights etc.
I would have preferred a lighter colour like our old one but this was too good a deal to pass up. Full service history, new tyres at 41k and very clean. There is not a single mark on the wheels, couple of tiny door dings. But the one thing I do miss is the paddle shift.


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[Foxpuppet]

I have a set of VMR's on mines wanted the 702's but couldn't get the offset I wanted.

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Nice are they 19”?


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