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Can i put 18' alloys on my caddy?

  • 08-02-2011 04:33PM
    #1
    wiger toods
    Closed Accounts Posts: 813 ✭✭✭


    I have a new shape vw caddy van i use for work. Ive been looking for ages for a nice set of alloys for it, and have finally found a set which are 18' in size. I currently have the standard 15' rims on it and i am wondering if it is possible to put the 18s on? I have often seen various caddys for sale, and somewhere in the ad it sometimes mentions, 'comes with 16', 18' alloys'. Is it possible to put such a different size alloy on? Thanks in advance!:)


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  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,901 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Without being funny, Why the hell would you wish to go to the expense of doing this to a work vehicle.

    I mean the cost of rubber for 18's would be crazy considering the miles you might cover.

    Are you mad?

    Or are you flagrant with money?


  • #3
    Zubeneschamali
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,644 ✭✭✭✭Zubeneschamali


    listermint wrote: »
    I mean the cost of rubber for 18's would be crazy considering the miles you might cover.

    To explain this a bit more politely: if you fit 18" rims, you'll have to fit very low profile tyres, like maybe 40 profile. These are intended for high performance use (low profile gives a stiffer sidewall, and better handling).

    Low profile high performance tyres are a good bit dearer then ordinary 65 profile tyres.

    Low profile tyres will also spoil the ride in your van.


  • #4
    wiger toods
    Closed Accounts Posts: 813 ✭✭✭wiger toods


    Zubeneschamali wrote: »
    To explain this a bit more politely: if you fit 18" rims, you'll have to fit very low profile tyres, like maybe 40 profile. These are intended for high performance use (low profile gives a stiffer sidewall, and better handling).

    Low profile high performance tyres are a good bit dearer then ordinary 65 profile tyres.

    Low profile tyres will also spoil the ride in your van.
    Thank you! I just wont bother with them in that case. Thanks again!


  • #5
    Chriscl1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 998 ✭✭✭Chriscl1


    IMG_0917.jpg


  • #6
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,774 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Would they do the correct load index for the axle weight, on low profile 18"tyres?


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  • #7
    wiger toods
    Closed Accounts Posts: 813 ✭✭✭wiger toods


    Chriscl1 wrote: »
    IMG_0917.jpg
    very nice! yours?


  • #8
    Chriscl1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 998 ✭✭✭Chriscl1


    no but i was trying to find some bbs ch style alloys for my yoke and this caddy came up..this is mine and looks very dull beside that caddy :(
    9d467c81.jpg


  • #9
    wiger toods
    Closed Accounts Posts: 813 ✭✭✭wiger toods


    Chriscl1 wrote: »
    no but i was trying to find some bbs ch style alloys for my yoke and this caddy came up..this is mine and looks very dull beside that caddy :(
    9d467c81.jpg
    No it doesnt! looks alright to me man!


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