Alloy wheels and tyres

[mhp932]

Hi All, will fitting larger alloys and tyres give a quieter ride than the 15" steel wheels on the van now, I removed the bulkhead and the drone from the road noise when cornering is really annoying, don't think it's a bearing fault as it's ok in a straight line ,what size alloys & tyres best suits a transit,
thanks in advance, never purchased alloys before

[Punto443]

A lot will depend on the individual tyre choice, but I doubt it will be quieter.

16” for practicality and wear, 18” or bigger for looks, but you’ll be lucky to see much over 12k out a set of fronts!

[Airthies]

Lining insulation and deadening in the back will make the biggest difference to noise if you've removed the bulkhead, otherwise it's just a big tin box your rattling around in
Ever heard the difference between an empty or full biscuit tin when you bang one?

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[knobby1]

Ever heard the difference between an empty or full biscuit tin when you bang one?

You've got a "full" buscuit tin?? ....surely you jest..??

BJT and myself will be round shortly...put kettle on..!

Lord Knobrot

[Airthies]

Ever heard the difference between an empty or full biscuit tin when you bang one?

You've got a "full" buscuit tin?? ....surely you jest..??

BJT and myself will be round shortly...put kettle on..!

Lord Knobrot

Had! it now rattles like an empty van

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[knobby1]

Ever heard the difference between an empty or full biscuit tin when you bang one?

You've got a "full" buscuit tin?? ....surely you jest..??

BJT and myself will be round shortly...put kettle on..!

Lord Knobrot

Had! it now rattles like an empty van

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Bugga..!

Lord Knobrot

[andz327]

Droning round corners is fooked wheelbearings. Guaranteed
And fitting alloys will worsen your wheelbearing problem

[mhp932]

Will be getting it sound proofed, insulated & lined, it's just had a full service, would the bearings have been checked as part of that, will check paperwork tonight and phone garage

[wojciech]

Hi All, will fitting larger alloys and tyres give a quieter ride than the 15" steel wheels on the van now, I removed the bulkhead and the drone from the road noise when cornering is really annoying, don't think it's a bearing fault as it's ok in a straight line ,what size alloys & tyres best suits a transit,
thanks in advance, never purchased alloys before

On my Mk6 Tourneo 2,0 tdci genuine tyre size is 195/65R16 and in winter I use this size tyres with alloys 5,5Jx16. But for summer I use tyres 215/60R16 with alloys 6,5Jx16.
And problem is in summer time: fuel consumption is bigger 1,0 - 1,5 l/100km (280 - 420 mpg) than with narrower winter tyres, max. speed is about 10 - 15km/h lower. I'm experienced in it with 200.000 miles.
So: wide tyres it is safer driving and nice looking van - but visibly higher costs and lower performance.

[Jim Archer]

For the bearings to show during a service they'd have to be obviously farked. Front ones tend to rumble when a bit of load comes off i.e. inside one when turning a corner.

Jim

[mhp932]

garage report shows no faults with bearings,

[mhp932]

So is your Tourneo quiet on the road in both winter and summer with it being a factory fitted out minibus

[ned]

What tyres are on your van now, I have had some that rumble like mad, when you buy tyres it usually tells you the db noise, also having 4 matching tyres (make & tread) makes a difference. N

[mhp932]

195/70/R15C
Also reads 104/102 R, M&S
Load range D
both front are Full Run, 1 rear is Sailun, the other is Goalstar

[bigjohnthomas]

youve got bloody ms tyres on no wonder its noisey i had a pair on the old tramps mk7 it sounded like a fooki pea harvester at fuul chat going down the road
now then, now then, where's these biscuits