35" Tires Vanlife STO Storyteller Overland Mode 4x4 MODE 4K

The pros and cons to installing 35" Tires on your van. Van Compass 6.3, Owl Talon wheels.

[@JustinVManes]

Great video, very clear. In the spirit of sharing I have a 2020 144 and I put on 32" tires or 285/17s. I did not lift the van, just did A LOT of plastic cutting. Same experience, meaning the van looks, drives and handles great. Great off road. No cruise control.

[@johnpatterson5744]

Great looking van.👍

[@kriegkjer9743]

There’s a side door extender you can buy for the door so it clears

[@VANLIFEMATES]

I'm going to have to google it and see if I can find the brand. Thanks for the heads up.

[@randomstuffwithnofluff7472]

Thanks for sharing, I really like that look. I'll probably do the same with my Launch 19Y when all the warranties and tires are worn down. I'm really loving the long drives with the adaptive cruise control though. I'll guess I'll re-evaluate my decision when the time comes.

[@VanDoghies]

Very cool breakdown of the Tires and Wheels!

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Thanks

[@sebastianslife91]

Crap off road. Just research

[@SonofDarnell]

awesome video. I went back and compared reg tires to the 35's and WOW huge difference.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Thanks

[@SonofDarnell]

Just wanted to let you know yesterday John at owl vans said that they have partnered with Rentech and have finally fixed the adaptive cruise control issue and it’s available on the website already!

[@VANLIFEMATES]

@@SonofDarnell I ordered this immediately after it was released, install was simple and it fixed all of my troubles, everything works like factory except my speedometer is off, it shows I am going about 10 MPH slower than I am actually traveling (at speeds around 65) I just use my Garmin Overland as my speedometer now and that works great. I only had one issue with the new Rentech Module after driving 1,200 + miles with zero issues the mod stopped working and I couldn't use my cruise again... I though I had a bug on the sensor or something, however after cleaning the sensor area and driving 100's of additional miles I finally reinstall the Rentech and the problem went away, I've driven an additional 4,000+ Miles without any issues.

[@obedm.6627]

I want 35’s so bad. I daily drive my sprinter and go on weekend camping trips, motorcycle races out of town etc… I’m curious as to your fuel mileage now that you’ve had them for a while. It’s a very important factor for me, when calculating mileage have you corrected for the tire size?

[@JD-yd3sj]

Great Video. I subscribed. I think the lack of the active cruise control is a deal breaker for me. But it does look fantastic.

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

I think it just makes the van look normal with 35’s. I have the “upgraded” Revel wheels and tires Agile RIP kit and and the set up just makes the van look off. I’m thinking about getting 275/70 17 tires next and as much as I would want 35’s I don’t really want to put a ton of money into the mods to make them fit correctly and with the sliding door rubbing is kind of a big thing for me since I have a 2020 and I use the auto door ALL THE TIME! If I could get into a 35 tire without the sliding door rubbing and having to cut and replace things to make sure there isn’t any rubbing and the retune for larger tires I would 1000% do it if I wouldn’t have to do those. Sweet van, I’m jealous! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Yeah, I agree, wish I didn't have to do so much cutting to make the 35's fit... as for the door, Storyteller uses a padded 1/4" fabric panel on the sliding door, If you went with something that was thinner you'd be fine... Then again I have not aired my tires down yet and tried the door, my guess is things would only get worse when the tires are deflated... I kept looking at vans I liked on the internet and all of them had 35's... UGH!

[@lrobie123]

nice setup with the additional OWL parts. better choices these days for off road tires that are not so noisey. waiting for Storyteller to build this Mode 4x4 using the Ford Transit platform.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Storyteller is killing, always innovating... Love those guys!

[@peterfairhurst]

You probably saw this, but yesterday Owl and Rentech released their updated tire CPU tune so that is now available.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Thanks for sharing, I have my order in, I also purchased their new rear door emblem, I’ll send out some reviews once installed!

[@GX470adventure]

Great video full of useful information. Great looking STO! Which tire and size are you running? I just bought a 2024 sprinter 170 AWD and am putting a van compass 6.3 and owl talon wheels on it. Thought of going 285/85/17 but may go 305 or 315/70/17. I have wild peaks on my Lexus gx 470 and love them so thinking same tire for the van.

[@davekent20]

Nice rim job 😂🤣😂😉👍👍🇺🇸

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Thanks, I hope you'll stay tuned for our future content, we plan on making videos about things like what we eat and how to prepare food on the road. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our episode on: "How to Properly Toss a Salad While Traveling in a Van". 😆😂

[@GuyCruls]

visually, those tyres certainly improve the vehicle - the previous tyres looked puny in relation to the vehicle.

[@brettstone6885]

Great video mate. Your van looks fantastic, but just one point... There is no way the van is more responsive or you get better fuel economy from putting much bigger and heavier tyres on your van. Physics dictates you have significantly more weight for your motor to drive and also significantly higher gearing with the bigger diameter. This has to make your van more sluggish and increase fuel economy. I don't want to sound like a smart ar&se but you viewers should be aware of this as bigger wheels give you some great benefits but definitely slow your vehicles response.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Thanks for the comment, 100% agree that Physics dictates it would be more sluggish and worse on gas. However in my opinion and based on "feel" the van is much more responsive, it is just a feeling and I have not preformed any actual testing... The only reason this might actually be the case is the larger tires could be tricking the computer. Anyone who owns a sprinter knows the motor has plenty of extra power its just the computer is restricting it. As for fuel I have not seen a "Noticeable" difference in fuel economy, I'm sure in a side by side the smaller tires would have some minuscule difference, I was just expecting it would be a larger quantifiable difference like going from 15 MPG to 14MPG but that has not been the case I still get the same. I'd love to hear what others with 35" Tires feel, I hope this is helpful information and thanks again for watching our content.

[@HoustonRealEstateBroker]

Saw you in Dallas! ;)

[@PetPalsTV21]

Does this van breaks by itself when approaching an obstacle and would lower trim navy work on 35's?

[@VANLIFEMATES]

@@PetPalsTV21 It does have active breaking and active cruise control, both now work with Owl Vans (Rentech) Module installed, everything works like stock.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@kennyhong5479]

Great setup. I want to do this exact same build with the 35” KO2. What suspension upgrade do u have and is there any rubbing issues when driving? Owl says there is rubbing with the van compass 2 inch raise and with the owl rims. Will it cause an issue if I have the automatic side door? Thanks for ur help

[@VANLIFEMATES]

We are running a Van Compass Stage 6.3 System, *We also have (and is needed) Van Compass Mudflap Relocation Kit. We didn't use the parts for the front only the back, in the front we used the Terrawagen Mondo Mudguards. ***As for the automatic side door, you will likely have issues and need to disable the automatic door, however maybe not, I can manually open my door it opens half way without any rubbing (I am able to open the the 100% however it does rub), my storyteller has a 1/4" padded door panel, my guess is if I replaced the paned with thinner product (not padded) it would not rub at all... Here is one other item to consider, the info above is based on normal air in the tires, if and when you air down to go off road I don't know if things would get worse, maybe not.

[@pedalingthru2719]

How bad did they throw the center of gravity off?

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Not sure I completely understand your question, (maybe not enough coffee) if you are asking if the Camper Van feels more or less top heavy, I would 100% say less top heavy, I think with the bigger tires on wider offset wheels makes the van feel much less top heavy.

[@dalegadbois1822]

What suspension lift are you using? Looks great!

[@VANLIFEMATES]

We are running a Van Compass Stage 6.3 System, *We also have (and is needed) Van Compass Mudflap Relocation Kit. We didn't use the parts for the front only the back, in the front we used the Terrawagen Mondo Mudguards.

[@watsonlloyd7671]

So no rub with your 315/70/17 on the suspension or rear of front fenders ? What’s your offset ? +20? Thank you !

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Zero Rub! - I'm Running Owl Vans Talon Wheels (they have a 30MM offset) I am not running any spacers.

[@scttstnfld]

I'm on 265/70R17. Not sure how close that is to 35" (stupid metric/imperial). Love those bronze Talon wheels from Owl. Are you considering the OWL locking diff? Expensive, but the regearing might be necessary with the larger wheels.

[@peterfairhurst]

The 265 you mention is roughly a 31/32” tire.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

I'm on the list, my biggest obstacle is getting out to the west coast for install, if they had an install place in the Northeast, I'd already have it. I'm also working with someone at my home base that might be able to make something that might give me a similar result... More to come out of that if it works.

[@scttstnfld]

@@VANLIFEMATES was just at new Owl Vans HQ in Mesa, AZ last week getting Falcon 4.3 installed. they have a huge warehouse and operation. Gonna be great when all done.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

@@scttstnfld Look forward to seeing some Pics! That upgrade is a HUGE game changer!

[@scttstnfld]

@@VANLIFEMATES Talons + 265s went on today. Will post back when I get pics!

[@cristianmihai4818]

Did you upgrade the OWL new locking rear axle upgrade?

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Not yet... I have a deposit in, living in the North East is my hurdle... considering all of the locker install companies are in the South West...

[@cristianmihai4818]

@@VANLIFEMATES Any idea what the total cost of that would be? Digging to understand the differences between the OWL locker and the ARB one....

[@VANLIFEMATES]

@@cristianmihai4818 Last time I did some digging Owl was a little over $5,000 including install and ARB installed by Agile Offroad was under $5,000 both use an onboard compressor so if you have that already, you can save a few bucks... My understanding is the Owl version needs a much lower psi to engage the locker.

[@cwetfeet]

Did you make the video in Rochester?

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Yeah @ Mount Hope, Why do you ask?

[@cwetfeet]

@@VANLIFEMATES My daughter goes to school there and I spent an afternoon walking and bird watching in the cemetery. I watch lots of KZbin and like to try and figure out where people are, I also try and identify bird calls and wildflowers in peoples videos. You had a few good ones.

[@cwetfeet]

@@VANLIFEMATES I really enjoy your videos.

[@drewb4824]

How is the fuel milege?

[@VANLIFEMATES]

The larger tire size has not recognizable affect on the fuel milage... My guess is the thing is so heavy and large already that the tire size has little impact, I'll also share that I drive the van hard, so if you're the kind of chap driving around in eco mode you might see a change... With the way I drive, I noticed no significant change. The Van currently averages 12.5 MPG (Driven Hard)

[@drewb4824]

@@VANLIFEMATES Not bad! I have a 170 Extended cargo I am building out. I def want the same exact look! Thank you!

[@VANLIFEMATES]

@@drewb4824 Can't wait to see pics or a video when it's done.

[@adamlivelife2608]

Nothing like trying to find an broken axle for a sprinter in the middle of now where 🙄

[@stevelipman1662]

What a great video about your new tires. I thought it was going to be about off roading with them. This is about a sliding door rubbing, the emblem on the back hits the spare, people compliment him at gas stations, and the wrong assessment about how its quicker with tires that are bigger and tougher to turn. If that was the case every vehicle would have huge tires on it to make it quicker. If you're concerned about peoples compliments, door rubs, and emblem touching this is the video for you. If you want to see a Sprinter with 35s get out in the woods and go through some mud, check somewhere else.

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Thanks for the idea for our next video... we'll try to get some footage of the Sprinter traveling off road.

[@tztz1949]

8 miles faster btw

[@VANLIFEMATES]

That sounds spot on... We typically use our Garmin Overland's GPS speedo and when traveling, I typically travel about 5-10 over the limit so now I just go the exact speed limit on the Sprinter Van Speedo and that keeps me safe from getting a ticket. I feel like its not always exactly 8 for some reason, I think the faster you go the bigger the spread so when I am going 55 I feel like its 62 MPH and when I'm going 75 its a true 85... Who knows maybe that the GPS thats messing up.

[@shahntv]

​@@VANLIFEMATES You are correct, the faster your speed the bigger the variance. There's several online calculators that will show you this but you should already be seeing it if you are using a GPS speedo and comparing.

[@sebastianslife91]

Wtf you talking about??