Show me your T5 wheels

[Mrb08]

I’m looking to improve the wheels on my 2007 T5 and would like some inspiration.
My head says genuine Devonport but what else have folks for on theirs.

 

[2into1]

Look up Solace. They are age appropriate to your van (Davenports are not), and they are very easy to clean and IMHO look great. You may need to get a cheap set refurbished as they are getting on now. Equip them with 235x55 Michelin cross climates

 

[fantasque]

Genuine VW Thunder wheels on my T5.1.

 

[Bryan2411]

Supermetal Cell 18s

 

[colintfcolintf]

18” Sportlines

 

[Mrb08]

I do like those Sportline wheels!
Is your van lowered?

 

[colintfcolintf]

I do like those Sportline wheels!
Is your van lowered?

yes it is, lowered from new by 30mm, by the supplying dealer using VW parts, for the previous owner.

 

[owen_h]

Davenport’s . Lowered 40mm , which might not show up clearly due to front on levelling ramps.
Yes not age appropriate but I think suit and are easy to clean.


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[2into1]

These are the Solace, shown here with 215x60

 

[Big Ted]

VW Canberra wheels.
18in
Van lowered on B14’s

 

[TripleBee]

 

[mattpartridge]

I’m looking to improve the wheels on my 2007 T5 and would like some inspiration.
My head says genuine Devonport but what else have folks for on theirs.

 

[mattpartridge]

Hi, this is my 2006 Cali (sadly departed) with genuine VW Sportline alloys for that age, with Sportline side bars and lowering springs.

 

[Lambeth Cali]

The original and best

 

[Mrb08]

The original and best
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Mine has these atm. I need two new tyres though, rears are the originals date (date stamped 07) and although have plants if tread are cracking.
I might just get them replaced for now and see how things go, this van is currently emptying my isa at an alarming rate!

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Mine has these atm. I need two new tyres though, rears are the originals date (date stamped 07) and although have plants if tread are cracking.
I might just get them replaced for now and see how things go, this van is currently emptying my isa at an alarming rate!

They are the originals. 16” equals best ride. And saves you money.

 

[2into1]

They are the originals. 16” equals best ride. And saves you money

and if you sell it, it tells the world its a 140hp (max), and not a 180.

 

[2into1]

I need two new tyres though, rears are the originals date (date stamped 07)

Blimey, get them in a museum! Plenty of chatter that 5 years is a safe life, more suggesting 10, but 19!!!

 

[Lambeth Cali]

and if you sell it, it tells the world its a 140hp (max), and not a 180.

Mine is the 180

 

[TripleBee]

Mine is the 180

As you have a T5 with the 174hp, you don't have the T5.1 or upwards, where the 180hp or 200+ always came with the 17" front brakes.
So, both of you are wrong

 

[TripleBee]

and if you sell it, it tells the world its a 140hp (max), and not a 180.

And what is wrong with that?
Mine is a 140hp, and I am glad I have that engine. It has served me well for 16 years already without any problems. The only "engine" problems I had were the EGR at 3 years, and a temperature sensor in the DPF a bit later. So that is even not an engine problem.

 

[Habokjes]

 

[Mrb08]

and if you sell it, it tells the world its a 140hp (max), and not a 180.

Mines a 2.5 174ps

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Mines a 2.5 174ps

The best engine. Chain driven. 5 cylinders.
And of course the best ‘face’!
Same as mine.

 

[Mrb08]

The best engine. Chain driven. 5 cylinders.
And of course the best ‘face’!
Same as mine.

Yeah, love the 2.5.
I had a 2004 Autosleeper Trooper with the 130 manual, great to drive. Swapped it for a 6.1 with the 110hp, that was ok. Never really felt under powered even fully loaded.
But this 174 Tiptronic is fantastic, only done 23500 miles so barely run in.
But the £800 road not so great!