VW T6.1 Kombi to Swamper Camper Wheels
Kombi Vanlife
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Thinking about upgrading your VW Transporter T6 wheels? In this video, I swap out the stock 17" Davenports for genuine Volkswagen GP steel wheels, powder coated in satin black and fitted with Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tyres.
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I’ll show the full before-and-after, share fitment tips for T32 owners, and cover a few important lessons about tire clearance and balancing weights. A simple wheel change — but a huge transformation in looks and ride quality!
🕒 Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Big update for the T6 today
0:06 – Excited about changing the wheels
0:21 – Overview of current 17" Davenport alloys
0:34 – Cleaning issues with silver alloys
0:46 – New setup: 17" steel GP wheels, satin black powder coat, Wildpeak A/T tires
1:01 – Bought on Marketplace and sent to Wheel Specialists for coating and fitting
1:15 – Heading off to get the wheels swapped
2:23 – Back from Wheel Specialists — new wheels fitted
2:39 – First look at the new GP steels and Wildpeaks
2:46 – Wheel specs and suspension setup overview
3:06 – Scraping issue on the front wheels discovered
3:28 – Cause: balancing weights rubbing brake calipers
3:59 – Fix: moved weights further inside rim
4:08 – Much better ride; fill arches nicely
4:26 – Warning for T32 owners: tight front brake clearance
4:46 – Why external weights damage powder coating
5:02 – Easy fix; no damage done
5:12 – Tire pressure info: Max 40 PSI, running 38 PSI
5:23 – Ride comfort and recommended pressure online
5:44 – Final thoughts: big upgrade look & feel
5:51 – Details: Indian Grey satin black powder coat with VW caps
5:59 – Added ceramic coating for easier cleaning
6:12 – Outro: “If you liked that, check this video out next!”
#VWTransporterT6
#VWT6Mods
#T6WheelUpgrade
#VWT6
#TransporterLife
#AllTerrainTires
#VWT6Build
#VanLifeUK
#VWTransporterMods
#SteelWheels
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VW T6.1 Kombi to Swamper Camper Wheels
Kombi Vanlife
5,111 views
Thinking about upgrading your VW Transporter T6 wheels? In this video, I swap out the stock 17" Davenports for genuine Volkswagen GP steel wheels, powder coated in satin black and fitted with Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tyres.
Why not Use Top Cashback for all your purchases, Trains, eBay, expedia, argos, Screwfix, Hotels.com etc: Use this link and you'll receive £10 free:
https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/ada...
I’ll show the full before-and-after, share fitment tips for T32 owners, and cover a few important lessons about tire clearance and balancing weights. A simple wheel change — but a huge transformation in looks and ride quality!
🕒 Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Big update for the T6 today
0:06 – Excited about changing the wheels
0:21 – Overview of current 17" Davenport alloys
0:34 – Cleaning issues with silver alloys
0:46 – New setup: 17" steel GP wheels, satin black powder coat, Wildpeak A/T tires
1:01 – Bought on Marketplace and sent to Wheel Specialists for coating and fitting
1:15 – Heading off to get the wheels swapped
2:23 – Back from Wheel Specialists — new wheels fitted
2:39 – First look at the new GP steels and Wildpeaks
2:46 – Wheel specs and suspension setup overview
3:06 – Scraping issue on the front wheels discovered
3:28 – Cause: balancing weights rubbing brake calipers
3:59 – Fix: moved weights further inside rim
4:08 – Much better ride; fill arches nicely
4:26 – Warning for T32 owners: tight front brake clearance
4:46 – Why external weights damage powder coating
5:02 – Easy fix; no damage done
5:12 – Tire pressure info: Max 40 PSI, running 38 PSI
5:23 – Ride comfort and recommended pressure online
5:44 – Final thoughts: big upgrade look & feel
5:51 – Details: Indian Grey satin black powder coat with VW caps
5:59 – Added ceramic coating for easier cleaning
6:12 – Outro: “If you liked that, check this video out next!”
#VWTransporterT6
#VWT6Mods
#T6WheelUpgrade
#VWT6
#TransporterLife
#AllTerrainTires
#VWT6Build
#VanLifeUK
#VWTransporterMods
#SteelWheels