Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions 

Tire Size - What will fit your van
Useful links -
Common tire sizes, P/LT-metric and inch equivalents.
Wheel Offset Calcuator 

Wheel Facts:
5 x 130mm
Stock tire size: 225/75/16 on 140” and 158” wheelbase
118” wheelbase vans have 15” wheels and smaller tires. The front suspension is also 1.18” lower than the 140” & 158.” Tires over 30” will require front fender trimming for clearance.

* No lift kit installed
   * 225/75/16
   * 235/75/16
   * 235/75/16
   * 245/75/16
- 2” Scout lift kit installed
- 215/85/16 * good size for 118” Sprinters that are 1” lower than 140” and 158” models
- 235/85/16 * good size for 118” Sprinters that are 1” lower than 140” and 158” models, may require trimming on 118”
- 245/80/16 * good size for 118” Sprinters that are 1” lower than 140” and 158” models, may require trimming on 118”
- 255/70/16 * good size for 118” Sprinters that are 1” lower than 140” and 158” models, may require trimming on 118”
- 225/85/16 * will require some front mudflap and front bumper trimming
- 235/85/16 * will require some front mudflap and front bumper trimming
- 265/75/16 * will require some front mudflap removal, lower pinch seam cutting and front bumper trimming
- 255/85/16 * will require front mudflap removal,  lots of lower pinch seam cutting and front bumper trimming, Possible fender modifications what require a weld in patch panel.

Wheel Facts:
6 x 130mm, 84.1mm bore
245/75/16 stock tire size
Factory Steel - 16 x 6.5, 54mm offset
Factory Alloy - 16 x 6.5, 63mm offset
* Numerically smaller offset makes wheel stick out further
* Offset is measured from center of wheel to mounting surface
* Wider wheels will make tires bulge less. The inner clearance may be less than factory wheels when comparing to aftermarket wheels at the wheel flange, but the strut/tire interference occurs towards the middle of the tire bulge. Less tire bulge will keep the tire away from the strut in some of these situations. We are taking notes as we mount wide tires on aftermarket wheels.  The offset calculations help to get a ballpark for fitment. Tire bulge and manufacture can be different when mounted.

- No lift kit installed
- 265/75/16
- 275/70/16
- 265/70/17
- 275/65/17
- 2” Striker lift kit installed
- 265/75/16
- 235/85/16
- 275/70/16
- 285/70/16
- 285/75/16 * may require front mudflap and front bumper trimming, and 14mm wheel spacers
- 255/85/16 * will require front mudflap and front bumper trimming
- 235/85/17
- 255/75/17
- 275/70/17
- 285/70/17 * may require front mudflap/ front bumper trimming, and 14mm wheel spacers
- 255/80/17 * will require front mudflap and front bumper trimming
- 285/75/17 * will require front mudflap/ front bumper trimming, and 14mm wheel spacers

4x4 2015-2018 Sprinter 4x4
Wheel Facts:
6 x 130mm, 84.1mm bore
245/75/16 stock tire size
Factory Steel - 16 x 6.5, 54mm offset
Factory Alloy - 16 x 6.5, 63mm offset
* Numerically smaller offset makes wheel stick out further
* Offset is measured from center of wheel to mounting surface
* Wider wheels will make tires bulge less. The inner clearance may be less than factory wheels when comparing to aftermarket wheels at the wheel flange, but the strut/tire interference occurs towards the middle of the tire bulge. Less tire bulge will keep the tire away from the strut in some of these situations. We are taking notes as we mount wide tires on aftermarket wheels.  The offset calculations help to get a ballpark for fitment. Tire bulge and manufacture can be different when mounted.

- No lift kit installed
- 265/75/16
- 235/85/16
- 275/70/16
- 285/70/16
- 285/75/16 * may require front mudflap/ front bumper trimming, and 14mm wheel spacers
- 255/85/16 * will require front mudflap and front bumper trimming
- 235/85/17
- 255/75/17
- 275/70/17
- 285/70/17 * may require front mudflap/ front bumper trimming, and 14mm wheel spacers
- 255/80/17 * may require front mudflap and front bumper trimming
- 285/75/17 * will require front mudflap/ front bumper trimming, and 14mm wheel spacers
- Wider tires can be installed with wheel spacers if desired, may need to trim plastic.
- 2” Striker lift kit
- 305/70/16 * 14mm wheel spacer for front strut and tire clearance
- 295/75/16 * 14mm wheel spacer for front strut and tire clearance
- 315/75/16 * 14mm spacer, front mudflap removed, pinch seam trimmed and front bumper plastic must be trimmed.
- 295/70/17 * 14mm wheel spacer for front strut and tire clearance
- 305/70/17 * 14mm spacer, with aftermarket wheels in the 7.5 to 8” wide range

- 285/75/17 * Will require minor fender trimming, 14mm spacer on some tire types
- 315/70/17 * 14mm spacer, front mudflap removed, pinch seam trimmed and front bumper plastic must be trimmed.
- 35/10.5/17 * Front mudflap removed, pinch seam trimmed and front bumper plastic must be trimmed.
- 35/12.5.17 * 14mm spacer, front mudflap removed, pinch seam trimmed and front bumper plastic must be trimmed.