Accessories For Sale Parlemston Alloys c/w Tyres

Dingbat · Nov 2, 2022

Perhaps a member can answer the following query:
I am considering purchasing Parlemston 18" alloys c/w 255 45 R18 tyres..(I assume 103H) replacing my present "Cascavel" c/w Goodyear 4 Seasons 235 55 R17 103H tyres. I believe they will "stiffen up the wallow"..at possible expense of comfort.
Can a member advise that these Alloys (off California T6.1) will fit my California T6?..will have same dimension hub bore and same offset?
I will retain my steel wheel spare as it should have the the same o/d. I am aware the the alloys are diamond cut, possible corrosion... have similar (Patagonia) on my Tiguan..no problems so far!
Thanks, in anticipation of answer.

Dingbat · Nov 2, 2022

Further to my earlier post regarding Palmerston alloys c/w 255 45 R18 tyres..I forgot to add..would the wider 255 tyre "scrub/rub" inside on the body and/or wheel arches.
Thank you in anticipation of answer.

Mr T · Nov 2, 2022

Dingbat said:
Further to my earlier post regarding Palmerston alloys c/w 255 45 R18 tyres..I forgot to add..would the wider 255 tyre "scrub/rub" inside on the body and/or wheel arches.
Thank you in anticipation of answer.

Hi, yes these will fit your T6 no problem, and the 255/45 tyres will be fine, no rubbing or issues.
Palmerston wheels were an option in the T6 so you have nothing to worry about.
I had 18” Toluca wheels with the same size tyres on my T6 Ocean, no problem, and it was lowered about 60mm too.

Dingbat · Nov 2, 2022

My posts should not be in T4 Technical (my mistake?)..should be in T6 Technical!

Dingbat · Nov 2, 2022

Mr T said:
Hi, yes these will fit your T6 no problem, and the 255/45 tyres will be fine, no rubbing or issues.
Palmerston wheels were an option in the T6 so you have nothing to worry about.
I had 18” Toluca wheels with the same size tyres on my T6 Ocean, no problem, and it was lowered about 60mm too.

Thank you MrT (Chris)..much appreciated, encouraging.

Brembo · Nov 2, 2022

You can also "stiffen up the wallow" by fitting 30mm lowering springs.

Dingbat · Nov 2, 2022

Thank you Brembo (Dougie). Interesting that I could use 30mm lowering springs instead..but not my thoughts at this moment.
Regards,
Dingbat (Dion)

M88GAV · Nov 2, 2022

I know it wasn’t a question you asked but the best thing you can do to make a huge difference to the ride, wallowing etc and in my experience not really affect comfort, would be to install decent coilovers. My California is more comfortable and a LOT better/nicer to drive with coilovers than it was on standard suspension. I went for ST-XA but a lot of people go for ST-X (no rebound adjustment, where as the A version does). I’m pretty sure this would be about the same price (possibly cheaper) as Palmerstons and new tyres.

M88GAV · Nov 2, 2022

M88GAV said:
I know it wasn’t a question you asked but the best thing you can do to make a huge difference to the ride, wallowing etc and in my experience not really affect comfort, would be to install decent coilovers. My California is more comfortable and a LOT better/nicer to drive with coilovers than it was on standard suspension. I went for ST-XA but a lot of people go for ST-X (no rebound adjustment, where as the A version does). I’m pretty sure this would be about the same price (possibly cheaper) as Palmerstons and new tyres.

Just saw the ad you responded to regarding the wheels. You can definitely get the suspension changed for less than that if that’s what the reason for changing the wheels is.

Dingbat · Nov 2, 2022

Thank you M88GAV, l will take your advice on board.
I don’t know what “coil overs” are..l have seen reference to them previously (mostly on U-tube). Will consider coil overs…but main reason to change is for “appearance” of 18” wheels, with the added possibility of improving the ride (its a Van, and “wallows”) In my mind l hope it is because of the 17” tyres having 55 profile.
Yes, you have probably seen the same advertisement. Have been in touch with seller and making arrangement to buy. If buying fails..l will consider your good advice regarding coil overs.
Thanks again.

M88GAV · Nov 3, 2022

Dingbat said:
Thank you M88GAV, l will take your advice on board.
I don’t know what “coil overs” are..l have seen reference to them previously (mostly on U-tube). Will consider coil overs…but main reason to change is for “appearance” of 18” wheels, with the added possibility of improving the ride (its a Van, and “wallows”) In my mind l hope it is because of the 17” tyres having 55 profile.
Yes, you have probably seen the same advertisement. Have been in touch with seller and making arrangement to buy. If buying fails..l will consider your good advice regarding coil overs.
Thanks again.

Coilovers replace the standard suspension springs and dampers. So it’s replacing the suspension.
Mine now drives pretty much the same as a car, without the wallowing, hitting the bumps stops on speed bumps etc. They also lower the vehicle. Mine have a range something like -30 to -60mm. So nothing too extreme.
Good luck with the wheel purchase.

Dingbat · Nov 3, 2022

M88GAV said:
Coilovers replace the standard suspension springs and dampers. So it’s replacing the suspension.
Mine now drives pretty much the same as a car, without the wallowing, hitting the bumps stops on speed bumps etc. They also lower the vehicle. Mine have a range something like -30 to -60mm. So nothing too extreme.
Good luck with the wheel purchase.

Thank you M88GAV. Coilovers sound as if it would be the solution to "wallow"..not looking to lower (at the mo?). Hopefully 18" wheels with stiffer wall will provide what I hope to achieve..along with improvement in appearance? 17" look undersize on a California? I can only hope that I will not be disappointed and need to revert to 17"?
I take some comfort from being at my "local" VW Commercial dealer this morning (for different reason)..they had a used California on show with identical 18" alloy wheels to the set I plan to purchase..I was impressed! Of course..I do not know what the "ride" will be like!
Thank you again for your time.

M88GAV · Nov 3, 2022

Dingbat said:
Thank you M88GAV. Coilovers sound as if it would be the solution to "wallow"..not looking to lower (at the mo?). Hopefully 18" wheels with stiffer wall will provide what I hope to achieve..along with improvement in appearance? 17" look undersize on a California? I can only hope that I will not be disappointed and need to revert to 17"?
I take some comfort from being at my "local" VW Commercial dealer this morning (for different reason)..they had a used California on show with identical 18" alloy wheels to the set I plan to purchase..I was impressed! Of course..I do not know what the "ride" will be like!
Thank you again for your time.

Mine has 18” wheels with the same size tyres (they came with the sport pack) and I didn’t find it at all harsh before having the suspension changed.
As I’ve always had 18”, I can’t give any feedback on whether they improve the handling or not. But they should do for the reasons you’ve said.
See how you feel after getting the wheels (as you said, they’re very nice wheels) and if you’re still not happy you can consider coilovers

Dingbat · Nov 4, 2022

M88GAV said:
Mine has 18” wheels with the same size tyres (they came with the sport pack) and I didn’t find it at all harsh before having the suspension changed.
As I’ve always had 18”, I can’t give any feedback on whether they improve the handling or not. But they should do for the reasons you’ve said.
See how you feel after getting the wheels (as you said, they’re very nice wheels) and if you’re still not happy you can consider coilovers

That’s encouraging..l am not sure that l am using the word”wallow”correctly. My California “wanders”..l am hoping that the wheel/tyre change to 18” will reduce the wandering..nothing wrong with my suspension. I think that stiffer tyre wall may improve the “driveability. I have bought the wheels (immaculate) + very good tyres.
Thank you all again for your input/experience.

s2bear · Nov 5, 2022

Hi. If your Cali ‘wanders’ it may be worth getting your alignment / tracking checked as this could be the reason.

A decent value for money improvement to the handling is Heavy Duty (thicker) anti roll bars which, as the name suggests, reduce the body roll in corners. H&R brand seem to come in at just over £400 plus fitting according to t’internet

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Dingbat · Nov 5, 2022

s2bear said:
Hi. If your Cali ‘wanders’ it may be worth getting your alignment / tracking checked as this could be the reason.

A decent value for money improvement to the handling is Heavy Duty (thicker) anti roll bars which, as the name suggests, reduce the body roll in corners. H&R brand seem to come in at just over £400 plus fitting according to t’internet

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Thank you s2Bear..something I will check + measure the ARB..I hope that the ARB's would be Heavy Duty on my 30yr Anniversary Limited Edition?

Dingbat · Nov 14, 2022

Dingbat said:
Thank you s2Bear..something I will check + measure the ARB..I hope that the ARB's would be Heavy Duty on my 30yr Anniversary Limited Edition?

Dingbat said:

Thank you s2Bear..something I will check + measure the ARB..I hope that the ARB's would be Heavy Duty on my 30yr Anniversary Limited Edition?

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My ARBs are 24mm..so not HD!