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Wheels and tyres for 07 Multivan Highline

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  • Wheels and tyres for 07 Multivan Highline

    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?

  • #2
    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.
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    • #3
      Which wheels have you got on your Multi?
      If you buy some new ones i might be interested in buying your 18s.
      Rob

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      • #4
        Is your Multivan a 128kw?
        Might be worth ooking overseas....even with shipping, its cheaper than buying here.
        Last edited by Guest; 11-04-2011, 06:57 PM.

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        • #5
          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...

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          • #6
            18" kumos are ~$250 each
            132kw LWB Van. Not a tradie..

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            • #7
              Originally posted by rob64981 View Post
              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.

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              • #8
                Good tip. I'll check that out.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by mikinoz View Post
                  I second that.

                  I was first in the que!!

                  Rob

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