VW T4 DOKA tyres

[Racemag]

You know I have no idea why they call a dual cab T4 a DOKA, but it seems accepted.
Anyway I read the tyre placard on my T4 and it says front 195/70R15c 104/102R and rear 205/65r15c 100R
The challenge is not getting the tyres, but given it is a syncro I thought they had to be the same rolling front to rear?
Also does anyone have good reports on a particular tyre?

[IN2VWS]

DoKa is a german term. A dual cab in Germany is called a Dopple Kabin. They shortened the 2 words to DoKa.

[t4 camper]

Are you certain that you are reading the label correctly?
The front/rear usually relates to tyre pressure for the different axle group.
Does on the van anyway.
All four should be same size, especially as it is a syncro.
195/70/15 have OD of 653.8 mm, are about 6mm taller than 205/65/15 at 647.5mm.
DOKA, is abreviated double cabin, in German.
My van originally had Michelin Agilis 51, 2 sets, have also had Continential Vanco x 2 sets, happy with both.
50-60k from both breeds.
Now have a set of Goodyear Cargo G26, only went on last week, seem fine, cheaper tyre and 4 for 3 price special was too good to pass.
They are 215/60/16, OD of 664.2 which is within the upsize spec of the 195/70/15.
Neil

[Diesel_vert]

Anyway I read the tyre placard on my T4 and it says front 195/70R15c 104/102R and rear 205/65r15c 100R
The challenge is not getting the tyres, but given it is a syncro I thought they had to be the same rolling front to rear?

Yeah, that doesn't sound right.

I thought that one had the option of fitting either size (195/70 R15C or 205/65 R15C) but not both at the same time.

Are you sure you're deciphering the tyre placard correctly?

[Racemag]

well I just read the placard again and no, I obviously misread it, which in my defence is not hard as the first part has been washed away over time. So either one size or the other...a relief as my first verson made no sense!
Now just to choose tyres...5 of them.

[Seano]

As the owner of the self same beastie since 2002...I've tried a few tyres.

Yes they must be the same. But that's no biggie.

Personally, I run a 205/70R15C set these days as it brings the speedo to just about spot on (speedo says 110, GPS says 104) and fills the wheels arches just a little bit better. They also have a higher load rating too than the 65 profile

I've run the original 195/70R15C Klebers (nasty), 195/70R15C Hankook RA08 (not great), 205/65R15C Goodyear Cargo G26 (fine but easy to chip off road), 205/65R15C GT Radial Maxmiler (fine) and now 205/70R15C GT Radial Maxway (fantastic but discontinued in this size).

These days I'd look to the GT Radial Maxmiler EX in the 205/70R15C size. It isn't as aggressive as the Maxway but it'll be quieter.

[Racemag]

As the owner of the self same beastie since 2002...I've tried a few tyres.

Yes they must be the same. But that's no biggie.

Personally, I run a 205/70R15C set these days as it brings the speedo to just about spot on (speedo says 110, GPS says 104) and fills the wheels arches just a little bit better. They also have a higher load rating too than the 65 profile

I've run the original 195/70R15C Klebers (nasty), 195/70R15C Hankook RA08 (not great), 205/65R15C Goodyear Cargo G26 (fine but easy to chip off road), 205/65R15C GT Radial Maxmiler (fine) and now 205/70R15C GT Radial Maxway (fantastic but discontinued in this size).

These days I'd look to the GT Radial Maxmiler EX in the 205/70R15C size. It isn't as aggressive as the Maxway but it'll be quieter.

Thanks very much for that information.
I went and picked up four straight early model transporter wheels today from the wreckers for $15 each, which was useful and tyres will be the next thing.
I wondered about the legalities of slightly larger tyres as I've found Michelin Agelis 51 tyres in 205/70R15C for around half the price of the 65 series (about $165 delivered). I need to get a RWC and I'm conscious that the tyres would not match the placard, which is not good. The next option is Dunlop LT30's at $110 delivered.
Have you found much difference between the 195/70 and 205/65 in ride and road holding?
BTW how do you find economy?

[Racemag]

I got that a bit wrong, they are michelin agilis 81's

[Seano]

The 205/70R15 will be cheaper because they are a far more common size. They are only 5% different in height from the tyres on the placard so well within the 15% limit - no threat to RWC.

I've found nothing to differentiate between any of the three tyre sizes I've used with respect to ride and road holding. Or economy. The only difference is the ride height, tyre availability and tyre price.

I currently get around 800km per tank on a mix of urban and extra urban commuting.

[Racemag]

Thanks Seano. I went with Goodyear G26 in 205/65 at $155 per tyre delivered as they seem well enough regarded and I liked the price. So 5 new tyres and now dampers to get too.