How we get the HSTL made Transporter T32 Low and still legal + wheel / tyre load ratings explained

[@TheMase60]

Really interesting help full video picking up my T6 T32 Friday definitely will be going with the navis wheels with the size you recommend as for suspension at least ive got a option

[@THQAutomotive]

This video could help kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4eanqF5otSDn6s

[@garryclark1484]

Once again Great Video. I really enjoy watching them all. Is it possible you could do a simpler Video for a lifting kit for a T6.1 T32, including what wheels and tyers that are best to be used.

[@THQAutomotive]

We've just finished filming a full suspension, wheels and tyres video. Lifted right down to air suspension. It'll be live within 2 weeks so make sure you subscribe for updates 😊

[@bardot777]

Top class video as always. Watched it with interest as I have a T32 (Camper) and I have issues with my set up. I'm currently running the standard 17" davenports that you mention in your vid. At the start of my build for a quick fix I dropped it 40mm from standard just on springs. My issue is now converted I feel ever pot hole / drain cover like I have bottomed out. What setup would you recommend for Max comfort but still having a slightly lowered look.

[@THQAutomotive]

The twin adjust projekt sensitive would be a great set up for you.

[@chrismarshall5743]

Hi guys excellent vid i have a t32 t6 4 motion im looking at a 20inch rim but a 8.5 width with a off set of 40 but still going for the 265 40 20 can you see any problems with this if i went with the lowering kit you putting on this van in the vid thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

Check against the sizes we use on willtheyfit.com

[@n_beaney]

Thanks for making a really informative video. I have a T32 T6 how much do you charge for putting just lower springs on ?

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, we charge £250 inc VAT

[@foggie8496]

Great video. Having struggled with my T32 Kombi Wolfrace Assassins rubbing (275/40 20), I noticed that you have wheel width 9 x 42 offset. Mine are 8.5 x 35 so possibly I have the incorrect rim size. Not sure whether to swap to 265x40 20 tyres or complete wheel & tyre package?

[@THQAutomotive]

We now actually have a 275/35 tyre thats a 103 rated. That could also be an option for you.

[@ad-scaff2897]

Hey guys great video. I have just bought a t32 t6 and was wondering if you still do free fitting for your coilovers as I would like this exact setup. Was hoping to use the bilstein coilovers tho.

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, we don't anymore sorry. We're booked up for a few months currently. Fitting is now £250 including VAT.

[@UndergroundFitnessUK]

Just coming across this video and been VERY helpful.👌🏽 Hopefully you can help answer a few questions though? 🙏🏼 1- Firstly what is the height of this particular van has been lowered and is it sitting at the full 70mm lowered setting? 2- What is the comfort level like with this particular suspension and wheel/tyre setup. I currently have a T32 LWB T6 with standard suspension and currently on 255/45/18 tyres. I ask as been told that running 20’s will be harsh and ruin the ride quality. However is this based on running 30/40 profile tyre and what suspension is being used? I would like to lower mine and add new wheels but dont want to compromise being to harsh a ride. I love the look of this set up for arch gap and love to know more. Hopefully you can help advise more, Tony 😊

[@screwssawdust9992]

Silly question I have a t30 and want to use a 235 35 R19, what is the max load weight can I get and will I have issues with 👮‍♀️ I want that look with the solows, any advice appreciated cheers mate

[@THQAutomotive]

I think the highest load rating you can get on that size is a 91. You'd be able to get really low on Solow's with that type. I'd run that tyre on air suspension on 19's. You'll never get in trouble with the police for load rating. Its more of an insurance issue. As mentioned its not checked on a MOT for a T30. Personal option, I'd have not issues as long as you don't have a really heavy camper. 91 rating is 615kg a corner so pretty much 2.5 tons. Does your van weigh that? Probably not.

[@screwssawdust9992]

@@THQAutomotive cheers for getting back, nah it’s a panel van converting to kombi, just love the look of that tyre with solows, also just want to say cheers to you and the guys a THQ amazing customer service spoke to Kieran today top man sorted me out, and received my T5.1 black V3 headlights today, as well as loads of other things the past week from yourselves, always speedy delivery, and van booked at paint worx, with top man Steve, again cheers for the advice mate

[@THQAutomotive]

@@screwssawdust9992 that’s awesome to hear. Glad the lads in the office are looking after you.

[@allanblackburn3197]

Hi. I’m on a lwb, 4motion, t32 with b14s (which are now on their highest setting). I put 265/40/20 on all round with 8.5 ET35 wheels. However, even with the b14s at their highest, the front tyres still rub going over bumps, quite often. Is there anything I’m missing?

[@stewartjmcpherson7698]

Thanks for a great video, I wish I had seen it before I replaced my front tyres 🛞 recently to 275/40/20 I should have went 265/40/20 as I wanted to change to bilstein B14! I have a T32 T6 will have to wait now till they wear down! Can I run 265/40/20 in front and 275/40/20 till they wear out?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes no problem as long as its not a 4motion?

[@mikejackman5541]

Great video. Lots of information and a fantastic result.. I have a t6.1 sportline incoming it is already lowered 30mm and I don't want to lower it anymore, they have an 18inch wheel on as standard and to me look lost in the arches could you recommend anything to sort this? I would like to go upto 20s if possible ..

[@THQAutomotive]

265/40/20 still with those springs. If you want to improve the ride quality in the future, I would consider decent coilovers.

[@mikejackman5541]

@@THQAutomotive thanks for the reply. Will going that route fill those arches better? Is there a coilover that you would recommend? I'm not sure on lowering the van any more as I need to be able to carry stuff for work.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@mikejackman5541 if you carry a lot of stuff it will sit lower at the back without a coilovers. The new Solow NXT coilover, Bilstein B14 Komfort's of Twin Adjust Projekt would all be great. Give us a call sometime and I'll explain fully. 0116 2478156

[@pauldavies7251]

Awesome video mate I've got 235/70/16 how much could I lower the van? Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

I couldn't tell you sorry. Try using willtheyfit.com to compare to the sizes here.

[@mcjjordan]

Beat explanation ive seen to date , can you do a t4 version?

[@THQAutomotive]

I'm not sure, drop Van Furniture a message and see if they do a T4 set up

[@kevindickson7564]

Great video. would be great to see similar videos with the different lowering options fitted so we can see the look of each option ie t32 on lowering springs or your other setups.i I just got t6.1 and am trying to work out what works what looks good .

[@THQAutomotive]

We'll try and keep them coming. We try and do a video a week but we're so busy it's hard at times. We've don e several videos showing the highest and lowest options, check back through older videos on our channel.

[@kevindickson7564]

@@THQAutomotive Been speaking to Jake this week and Mikey via email was wanting rotiform kps20s in black but unsure of the best tyre size for t32 4 motion. Mikey mentioned the navis twin 5 but I like the black which I think goes well with pure grey

[@THQAutomotive]

@@kevindickson7564 The next shipment of Navis will have black on there but that is 10-12 weeks away. Then KPS is a lovely where when we can get stock. Being a 4motion I would go for 8.5's all round and not a staggered set. I'd go 265/40/20 on the KPS too.

[@kevindickson7564]

@@THQAutomotive thks for the advice desperate for wheels but wanna make the right choice

[@Jackson183]

Can’t wait to see the hstl van on the road

[@THQAutomotive]

Same, it’s going to be a really cool build.

[@cwoollett100]

Great video love the look of that. Some great advice too. I have T32 T5.1 on 20’s running 245/45/20 103 Accelera all season tyres, what pressures do you recommend can’t find any info at all. Cheers

[@THQAutomotive]

40-42 ish

[@darrencousins7905]

Excellent video. Not boring at all!

[@Gunner7911]

Looks great and thanks for the technical insight. I have 18" VW Highline wheels on my T32. Any lowering options that look good or do I have to get 20" to look cool?:)

[@THQAutomotive]

With a 18" you can pretty much go as low as you want. This kit shown in the van would work a treat.

[@agentcarbunkle]

I'm struggling with air ride on the t32. Could you give advice on if those gaz shocks are working well with the adjustable dampening? I have an air ride kit by air ride uk. Its an absolutely awfuI kit. The rear bags rubbed and have now split after about 10 days of use, bad design of the fixing brackets and wrong type of bag in my opinion. I bought the kit second hand so have no recourse. The front shocks aren't any better one has a slow leak and they don't return to center after turning corners which is dangerous, again bad design of the thrust bearing housing fitting at the top of the shocks. Avoid this kit at all costs. But getting back to the point I'm in the process of building my own air ride kit. Have the rears more or less sorted just need welded the brackets. the bags are just cheap £100 universal ones with a load rating for 4000kg so 4000kg per wheel should be more than enough. I didn't like the bounciness of the air ride so putting either v-maxx or gaz shocks on the back with adjustable damping, hoping this helps and stiffens the ride abit. The v-maxx t32 full kit, the fronts i think are also adjustable dampening so was thinking of removing the spring from the coilovers and making a bracket and using Universal Air Aero Power Sport bags on the coilovers these are load rated for SUV's just don't know if they will fit over coil overs. Probably all sounds abit mad, but i want it to be a comfortable drive as well as dropping low. I have a lowered polo on coilovers and pot holes are no joke so don't want a heavy t32 banging and crashing while driving ill have it on a higher setting. have 20" vossen vle-1's on it im pretty sure they are load rated alloys to 850kg or 950kg per wheel. Got a fancy pack with the wheel centers in add a brochure with all the info you could ever need execpt the load rating. Will have to check tomorrow by taking a wheel off. If you have any advice let me know!!

[@martinhenney8967]

I'm looking at the solow coil overs for my t6 t28. I will be running 20's. In regards to a max tyre size of 255/35 is that if it's totally maxed out on the drop at the front? I want mine slightly lower than the end result in the video. Van looks great tho keep up the good work

[@THQAutomotive]

Solow's are 100m on the highest setting. This is around 85mm on the lowest setting. 255/35 is the correct size on the highest setting.

[@martinhenney8967]

@@THQAutomotive I got you now I thought they adjust a minimum setting being almost stock ride height right down too 100mm on the front. I would be better with the Twin-Adjust-Projekt max low coilovers as they are 40mm to 90mm. Any minimum trye size with issues with the Twin-Adjust-Projekt max low coilovers?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@martinhenney8967 Yep probably. I'd run 275/35/20 with them on a T28.

[@470pol511]

When you talk about that this is the correct size of tyre as it will not rub, do you take into consideration cornering which would compress the outside wheels and make them even lower?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes of course :)

[@470pol511]

@@THQAutomotive thank you!

[@alwishy2696]

Will you guys be stocking the new Bilstein Air ride struts and bags (black in colour) ?

[@THQAutomotive]

We don’t sell air suspension. Speak to Lowdown Transporters.

[@ashleighorgles6919]

Great video. Love the result. After your help to my suspension/tyre question on another video I found I could run 245/40/20 fronts and 275/35/20 rears on my t32 kombi as it has lower axle weights. Going b14 komfort low. Was tempted to try squeezing on solows but the Rolls Royce wheel offset is my issue.

[@THQAutomotive]

245/40/20 with a 103 rating seem to be really hard to get. Did you got for the Nankang's? I'd be interested to see how they fit.

[@ashleighorgles6919]

@@THQAutomotive yeah got the Nankang’s from camskill last month if I remember right. Arrived two days after ordering. I will be ordering the suspension off of you after next months payday (stock willing) as other items have done me over this month 😔. I will send you an email once done with a before and after.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@ashleighorgles6919 Yeah I'd love to see that and how much stretch that tyre will have.

[@ashleighorgles6919]

@@THQAutomotive on my 8.5 fronts it’s quite a square tyre but on a wider one it would look nice. Only issue I see is if you are following Nankang’s guidelines it should only be fitted to a 8.5. Guess this is because it might have been only tested on the transit wheel it was designed for. Also on a plus side they are cheap.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@ashleighorgles6919 yeah they will be design for a 7/7.5 wide wheels I would think. Send us a picture when it’s done 😊

[@Adventure.Campervans]

With these wheel and tyres does you have a full size spare that fits under the van?

[@THQAutomotive]

Just use the standard spare. The rolling radius is very similar

[@d2cdl]

Great video, and super detailed on the different tyre width/profiles.👍 Just to be clear though, increasing the diameter of your wheels/tyres will cause the speedo under read, meaning you will be going faster than the speedo is saying, not slower.

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes you are totally right. I've just watched that back and thats how it sounds. What I should have said is when the speedo says you are doing 56 miles an hours, you're actually doing 60mph.

[@Retirement_Life]

Great video and really helpful information on how to spec tyres and their loading

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad it was useful 😊

[@stoem]

Very informative, thank you. Here’s what may be a dumb question but could you change the T32 struts to T30 and have the van legally ‘downsized’ to 3tons? Would it just be a matter of telling the DVLA about the change - then happy days unless you want to fill it with bricks?

[@THQAutomotive]

The minute you change the suspension, the T28/T30/T32 element goes out the window. Most aftermarket suspension use the same springs all with the strength cover the T32 load. The main difference with T30 to T32 is the front hubs are different. If you were changing from OEM T32 suspension to OEM T30 suspension, you would also need to change the front hubs.

[@stewartmacdonald601]

Appreciate this video. Very helpful. I will be looking to lower my T6.1 Caravelle Executive sometime in the near futre. Am I correct in thinking it already sits 20mm lower as standard? I don't want a big drop, but to be honest, it's a bit bouncy in the back, so wanted to increase the ride comfort a bit. I'll never understand spending so much money on the motor, then buying nice, big, expensive wheels, and putting cheap tyres on it though. See it all the time. I already have a set of 265/40/20 PS4S for when I do eventually decide on what wheel I go for, ha ha.

[@THQAutomotive]

I believe the T6.1 Caravelle is on standard springs but I could be wrong. It may just sit lower because it’s heavier. Lowering that vehicle on good quality coilovers will massively reduce that bounce. Your Caravelle has the same suspension as the entry level panel van. Good quality shocks and spring make a massive difference. Check out the video we did last week at Bilstein UK.

[@stoem]

My T6 Caravelle was on stilts when I got it. Didn’t seem any lower than other vans I had.

[@MrC2958]

How much would this setup cost for a Cali Ocean 2023 150bhp?

[@THQAutomotive]

The suspension it's around £1400

[@simonsandbidstrup1873]

What’s your opinion on 245/45-19 with regards to Lowering, got a 2021 swb t30 for a company van and had a set of bmw style 32 “tigerclaw” off a e53 x5 lying around, hoping to go like a 80mm lowering, would you reckon that would be possible? The reason i went with 245/45-19 is that they come rated 102

[@THQAutomotive]

looking at willtheyfit.com you should be ok but the ET of those wheels is 48 at the front, that could cause a rub if dropping 80mm on that tyre. If it does you may need to just lift it a little but I actually think it'll be fine. I assume you have a staggered set of 9 fronts, 10 rears? You might want to run a bigger tyre on the rear. That rear set up would have a lot of stretch. I always think it looks odd when front and rear tyres look different in that way.

[@scottjones6976]

Quality vid as always top information 👍 Are the coilovers fully dwn the 90mm for that look ?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yeah these have about 5mm of adjustment left.

[@leightonwatkins7253]

Very interesting info on the tyre sizes and wheels 👍

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad it was helpful.

[@richardmerritt5600]

Really useful info thanks. Van looks great

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad to help. Turned out pretty good :)

[@slojam100]

At last.. A comprehensive guide... You don't seem to talk about stance plus coilovers..for these wheels. Thanks

[@ollieguyon]

Probably because the Stance + range has absolute garbage component quality..

[@bretthamilton8658]

Love ya work as always Transporter HQ!!!!!!!!👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you 😊

[@A3AsHlEy]

Great video very informative and exactly what I asked for on the Insta post asking what you should cover on KZbin! Just maybe saved me getting stuck as I wanted solows on 19/20s but it’s a lwb kombi so it’s a t32 so will have to change my plan of wheels or suspension Thank you

[@THQAutomotive]

Either look at 18's or a slightly higher suspension set up like this.

[@scottingram9107]

On a 6.1 (T28) how low can you go before needing longer drop links? Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

50mm max but I'd probably still fit them at that height

[@scottingram9107]

@@THQAutomotive Thank you, I have some on order from you anyway, cheers 👍🏻

[@neilandsamo]

Great video, I have 275/40/20 on a new set of wheels and agree they look like a balloons. Was looking at 255 but now going to go 265 😀 what tyres did you use? Cheers

[@THQAutomotive]

These are saferidge which are a budget but have decent wet and noise ratings. We’ve been impressive with them so far.

[@Ryanmc1302]

Great info and practical guidance. Well played. Thanks 😬

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@stuart7523]

Great video. I'm off to look into tax fiddles on t32's

[@THQAutomotive]

Haha, naughty 😜

[@batandball617]

No, not tax fiddles, ‘Tax Avoidance.’ That’s perfectly legal.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@batandball617 I stand corrected 🤭

[@1lighty1]

Brilliant video guys..

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you. Glad it’s useful and interesting to people.

[@knollyDT]

As everyone else has said, great vid, answered a lot of questions I had.

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you, glad it was helpful 😊

[@errolkrauss1099]

What is the mm drop on the van ?

[@THQAutomotive]

About 80mm on this set up

[@errolkrauss1099]

@@THQAutomotive Thanks, im looking to buy the rotriform six OR's,from you, for a T32 LWB Kombi,what tyre would be best size wise to get this same look. thanks in advance

[@THQAutomotive]

@@errolkrauss1099 Nice wheel, we have them in stock. You want 265/40/20.

[@errolkrauss1099]

@@THQAutomotive Great, one last question if you may. I want to slightly negative camber the rears , what angle would be best and to avoid tyre rubbing

[@THQAutomotive]

@@errolkrauss1099 you won't get rubber at the rear with this size.

[@raychambers3646]

What happens to the parts you change out?

[@THQAutomotive]

What do you mean?

[@raychambers3646]

@@THQAutomotive I don't need them ,but do you sell them on for the owner/client ?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@raychambers3646 no we send them back with the customer

[@raychambers3646]

@@THQAutomotive thanks for your prompt reply, I have seen a Lowdown VW around Seaton in Devon.

[@simonvanellis2945]

Looks great, I had VW put a set of wheels and tyres on my 19 plate T32, I believe it was 40mm lowered from standard on Davenports when I bought it at 8 months old. It’s now on 275/35-20s,the choice of wheel and tyre has changed my ride from bouncy and uncertain cornering to a more neutral and very comfortable ride. I do have a reasonable gap above the wheel though but having messed about for many years with several vans I don’t want to go any lower at this time. THIS VIDEO HAS DEFINITELY INSPIRED MORE CONFIDENCE THAT A T32 CAN BE LOWERED PROPERLY. So thanks for putting I together.

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad this has helped 😊

[@ppaulsanderson]

More videos like this please! Good ride height 🙂

[@THQAutomotive]

Looks well doesn’t it. We’ll try and do more informative videos like this.

[@pj6857]

Nice work!

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you. Glad it was interesting

[@colinturner6628]

Perfect, looks fantastic. 👍👍

[@THQAutomotive]

Yeah it sits so well.

[@paulh7259]

Great informative video guys 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad it was helpful, trying to keep a balance between informative and boring is tough! haha

[@caravancol1]

perfect, i will be intouch as i have a t32 high spec camper with camper sag and i will be wanting you boys to sort me out im saving the £££ as we speak

[@THQAutomotive]

No problem

[@peterwilding9744]

Thank you for the detail love the wheels looks good 👍👍👍👌👌👌👏

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad to help. Yeah really like these wheels :)

[@itshappening100]

Very helpful

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad we could help :)

[@rstvan]

Looks perfect 👍

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you 🙏

[@richm6469]

I ordered these coilovers last week & that's the same wheel set up, I've got BBS SX. Looking forward to getting them fitted, hopefully this weekend. Did you adjust the rear dampers or leave them as they came?

[@THQAutomotive]

The dampers come out the box on the softest setting which everyone seems to stick with as they want comfort. This van has about 5mm on adjustment left on the height.

[@richm6469]

@@THQAutomotive 5mm front & back?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@richm6469 I don’t know I’d need to check with josh. It will vary across vehicles of course but this is just am empty kombi

[@richm6469]

@@THQAutomotive no worries, I'll tweak it. 😎

[@vwjoshua]

This one has 10mm of adjustment left on the front and 5mm on the back 👍🏻

[@TheBainzz]

Swamper in this colour would look alltime

[@THQAutomotive]

It’s such a good colour isn’t it. It would look good in any form I think 😍

[@jamesclack9878]

Really informative, 🍻 cheers

[@THQAutomotive]

I take it you didn’t just skip to the end then? 🙏🙌🏻

[@jamesclack9878]

😂 fully watched and listened. No random questions coming your way mate.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@jamesclack9878 🙌🏻😘