Wheels and tyres.

Our reasoning and expectations behind this,
Possibly the one thing that will make the most difference to the vans of road capabilities.
The increased wheel size also allows us to fit an upgraded brake system front & back.

16″ x 6.5″ Mercedes aluminum rims.
BF Goodrich A/T 235-70-R16 All-terrain tyres.
Rear-mounted spare wheel, or wheels, (see wheel carrier mounts).

 

The Rims.

The rims & wheels combined.
BF Goodrich A/T 235-70-R16 All-terrain tyres.

On the van.

One or two spare wheels, (depending on the planned trip).
   

More info and Photos and a full write-up to follow soon.

Specs
Rims
Mercedes aluminum rims. 16″ x 6.5″

Wheel nuts.

Tyers

In-use reviews.

Our conclusions.
Pros.

Cons.

Other related or affected items.
Extended front & rear wheel arches, (see Bodywork).
Extended side door runner, (see  access, doors, windows & hatches).
Original wheel carriers, (x1 available see swing-out arms).
Second spare wheel, (see of road addition.).
Modified wheel carrier mounts, (see swing-out arms). 
Storage containers to fit inside the spare wheel hub recesses, (see storage).
Spare wheel covers with logos, (UV protection for the tyres,  see long-term protection).
        1 spare wheel cover with bat logo, (see personalisation).
        2 spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes, (see personalisation).
Snow chains, (see recovery kit).
Road wheel covers, (see long-term protection.).
Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment, (see recovery kit).