Wheels and tyres for 07 Multivan Highline

[Daddyfreako]

Hi there. We just bought a 07 Multivan Highline Sports edition yesterday. Hooray. Very lovely. Today my partner clipped a sharp kerb with a wheel and popped a tyre. Whoops!. I took it to the tyre shop and they identified the tyre as a 245/50 x 18 on an original VW alloy. They quoted me a replacement tyre at $450. Gulp!!

The tyre dealer (Blairs Tyres) also expressed some surprise that there was this wheel on a Multivan and said why didn't I get a VW 16" or 17" alloy wheel since the tyres would be so much cheaper. And that did make some sense to me.

But before I go searching for some 2nd hand alloys or price new ones, I thought I'd ask the collective wisdom of you guys who no doubt know much more than me - a multivan newbie.

So any advice. Is the 18" rim and super-expensive tyres worth it and if so why?

Or what should I get instead?

[Transporter]

IMO, it's not worth it.
The 16" will be the best for the range you can choose your tyre brand from and also for the longevity (you get more km's from 16"). I have 17" on my T5 and can't get more than 42,000km. Check the threads with the tyre topics.

[rob64981]

Which wheels have you got on your Multi?
If you buy some new ones i might be interested in buying your 18s.
Rob

[IN2VWS]

Is your Multivan a 128kw?
Might be worth ooking overseas....even with shipping, its cheaper than buying here.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+S.4.&partnum=45VR8ADS4&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

[MultiplexMan]

I'm a 16" advocate. I tried 17" but prefer the ride and curb riding ability of the 16". 16" tyres are much cheaper to buy too. I love my Michelins but will be running Bridgestones next.

I'm also in the process of going from Miyato 16" alloys to 16" steelies - permanently. I'm just waiting for my third coat of paint to dry...

I just noted you have a Sports Edition. You may want to check that you do not need a large wheel to clear big brakes. Not sure if the local Sports Edition is similar to the German Sportline...

[T5Pete]

18" kumos are ~$250 each

[mikinoz]

Which wheels have you got on your Multi?
If you buy some new ones i might be interested in buying your 18s.
Rob

I second that.

[Daddyfreako]

Good tip. I'll check that out.

[rob64981]

I second that.

I was first in the que!!

Rob