Powder coating T6 Cascavel wheels gloss black and AT tyres

The Problem

The owner needed new tyres for a Caravelle with standard 17" Cascavel alloys but was working to a tight budget. They were weighing up all-terrain tyres on the existing wheels, a powder coat refresh, or saving for new alloys entirely.

Solution

1. Get quotes from local wheel refurbishment shops for powder coating your existing 17" Cascavel alloys in gloss black — expect to pay roughly £250–£360 for a full set.
   • This is typically about half the cost of replacement aftermarket alloys and keeps OEM-spec rims that satisfy insurers and future buyers.
2. Decide on your tyre size before booking: use 235/65 R17 for standard T6/T6.1 variants, or 215/60 R17 for 4Motion variants where the spare must fit the under-floor well.
3. If fitting the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate in 215/60 R17, confirm the load rating on your V5 or registration document before purchasing.
   • This tyre carries a 109/107T commercial load rating, not 104H — if your paperwork specifies 104H, check homologation with the DVSA (or the VCA for homologation queries) or the van may fail its MOT roadworthiness inspection.
4. Choose from the two community-verified options for this fitment:
   • Michelin Agilis CrossClimate (215/60 R17 C 109/107T) — well rated for all-season wet, dry, and winter use with low road noise.
   • Falken Wildpeak AT (235/65 R17) — the load index/speed rating is not confirmed here, so check the sidewall before ordering. A Caravelle on Cascavel alloys normally requires a C-rated commercial tyre with a load index of at least 109/107 (as on the Michelin above); confirm the Falken's marking meets or exceeds the figure on your V5 so you can verify MOT and insurance compliance. (Verify load index and speed rating against your V5 before ordering.)
   • Tip: not every wheel refurbishment shop mounts tyres. If yours does, book the fitting there so the new tyres go onto the freshly coated wheels in a single visit — but confirm this before you travel to avoid a wasted trip.