I am looking to buy a Syncro Doka and wondering what is the largest wheel size/tyre size combination I can use?
I have seen standard buses/dokas on 16" ML wheels and big tyres and no clearance issues.
I want to use an OEM alloy wheel (Porsche/Mercedes) and wondered if a typical set from an Cayenne/ML would fit. I appreciate studs/adapters may be needed. Its more the size issue I am interested in.
Ideally I would like to fit an 18" set with AT tyres. Is this possible?
Wheel/tyre sizes for Syncro Doka?
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Wheel/tyre sizes for Syncro Doka?
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Anything is "possible" but 18" will be no use of road....
So if its just to "look hard" it could be done...
on a 14"... 215/75-15 are considered the ideal biggest size, with 225's a max option... 16" IIRC would take a 225/70 16 (I think thats what busman runs)
What size tryes are you thinking of running?? not a lot of option in 18"... prob only low profile I should think!!!
So if its just to "look hard" it could be done...
on a 14"... 215/75-15 are considered the ideal biggest size, with 225's a max option... 16" IIRC would take a 225/70 16 (I think thats what busman runs)
What size tryes are you thinking of running?? not a lot of option in 18"... prob only low profile I should think!!!
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I was wondering.Ideally I would like a balance between looks and practicality. I've never been one for steel rims to be honest and the truck won't be getting any serious offroading - some greenlaning sp? and round a few dirt tracks/soggy campsites here and in europe.
I suppose a lot will depend on the ride height, but its a 14" I am looking at.
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215/75/15 for off road on steels and 225/70/15 on 7J alloys. If you want pics of what that looks like I'll send you some. Dont go down the route of spacers on a syncro cuz there is enough stresses and strains on the running gear without adding to it.
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Please send a picture with the alloys.
I've done some checking and here is the result:
15" alloy wheel, 225/70 tyre - rolling radius (696mm)
17" Mercedes ML wheel, 255/60 tyre - rolling radius (738mm)
18" Porsche Cayenne wheel, 235/60 - rolling radius (739mm)
It a bit odd that something as small as an ML has a larger wheel/tyre combination but I suppose I will have to rethink.
I've done some checking and here is the result:
15" alloy wheel, 225/70 tyre - rolling radius (696mm)
17" Mercedes ML wheel, 255/60 tyre - rolling radius (738mm)
18" Porsche Cayenne wheel, 235/60 - rolling radius (739mm)
It a bit odd that something as small as an ML has a larger wheel/tyre combination but I suppose I will have to rethink.
'90 Syncro Hightop. Ex-BUPA/Rowan ambulance with 2.0L GTI power and some curious windows.
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