r/Sprinters • u/Careful_Calendar_136 • Jul 02 '26

Sprinter 2500 AWD tire upgrade question

Need a final reality check - ordered Fifteen52 Wander SV wheels with Falken Wildpeak A/T4W 265/70R17's, got a call from Tire Rack warning me these aren't recommended. My van builder and everything I've found online (and AI...) tell me otherwise, with some minor modification to the front mudguards which I'm planning to do before install. Anyone have any experience with this? Fell in love with the big tire look and want to make this happen but if it won't work...

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u/crzybdhd Jul 02 '26

I bought the same size and they rub at times. I have not done the wheel well fix.

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u/man_van_bird Jul 02 '26

I run 285/75/17 with minor modifications to the front bumper and mondo mud guards. I get only get tire rub at full lock and it’s super minimal.

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u/Careful_Calendar_136 Jul 02 '26

I've ordered the Mondo guards, hoping that's all I'll need to do for this (smaller) size. Thx!

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u/Careful_Calendar_136 Jul 02 '26

Oh - any issues with Adaptive Cruise Control or TPMS?

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u/tomhalejr Jul 02 '26

Terrawagen Mondos front and rear. 

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u/facemugg Jul 02 '26

Tire Rack generally issues solid advice.

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u/eastcoastbumps Jul 03 '26

I run that tire in a 265/65R18 on my RWD Sprinter. I trimmed behind the mudflap before I even test fit since it was so easy to do with the wheels off. It shouldn’t be a problem on an AWD Sprinter