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That appears to be the correct size for the AS model

There are tyre / wheel sizing websites on the internet. I haven't checked yours above. Something to watch out for is the tyre width. So, for example only, 255 is 1.5 inches wider than 205. With any given offset (also important not to change) that will reduce both body to tyre clearance and chassis to tyre clearance by3/4 inch. The wheel arch and suspension clearances (to the wheel/tyre) under dynamic conditions can alter dramatically; cannot realistically be measured. Changing the type profile will affect your speedo, but, imho, increasing the overall diameter of the wheel tyre combination can exacerbate the clearance issue and is far more important There are many correct and 'safe' combinations (if done properly) and even more that are not ! Lowering the tyre profile will, generally, lower the vehicle and increase ride stiffness; unless the rim is increased. Complicated. Yes. Which is why these tyre wheel models are so helpful in maintaining safety. AND, to be pedantic, fitting non-'standard' tyre /wheel combinations is a Modification as far as insurance companies are concerned ! Unless changes are radical I would not expect the overall gearing to be changed. Rolling resistance will be, so that will affect economy; I have no idea by how much. Minor, I expect. Make sure any model you use includes changes to the clearances. They are there for a reason.

Aviva covered my Alphie, until it was converted; they didn't cancel but told me to find someone else ! Very strange that Aviva underwrite Comfort Insurance. But then, the market is changing constantly.

What colour !

Hello Renates, Welcome to the Forum.

Just follow the negative battery lead until it is attached to the body. As you friend says, check both ends too. You may want to consider a 'better' negative connector. Mine is showing signs of age !

Leave the children at home !

There is a list of common service part numbers. Check the servicing section

Hi Robert, I have a similar model to yours. I think your 'bulbs' have already been replaced if they are LEDs. I needed to replace one of mine, and is was definitely not a LED. I know that LED replacements are available, and probably brighter and more reliable. So you would probably need to replace all of them to achieve an even brightness !

Hello Kenneth, Welcome to the Forum. Lucky you, having such a new Alphie. On the older models there is a chip change that achieves it. On a model as new as this, many of us would not know ! Sorry. Good Luck.

As Stephen says, there is no real MPG. If there is, then please tell me "How long is a piece of string?" Even UK Government figures for non JDM vehicles are open to serious question. There is a lengthy thread on this Forum where members report their own vehicle consumption' Even those, real that they are, are not benchmark results.

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum. It depends on which Head Unit you have as multiple units were fitted (I think). The JPNZ Owners Manual has several, and eightseater.blogspot.com had the popular HDD unit

DVLA willing ! Welcome, I am sure you will enjoy your new machine.

As defuzo says reducing the odometer reading is illegal here in the UK. If the reading is now 375,000, I dread to think what it was. I doubt our members will want to help. I think you are on your own. I certainly don't want to be involved; even if you are in a different country.

HI joseph, Welcome to the Forum. There should be an air filter behind the lower glove box on the passenger side. Is yours there, or need replacing ?

Mileage Correction ? Do you mean converting from km/hr to mph ?

Hello Kate, Welcome to the Forum. The information you need is available on this Forum. It may take you a while to find it using the search box on your home page.

Send a PM to Picasso with your VIN or registraion number

Hello Owen, Welcome to the Forum.

Yours is the first Vellfire model available, in 2008. Although Alphards were available before then .

Hello Farooq, Welcome to the Forum. Close all the doors and buckle up the set belts ! Do the red lights go out ?

You could try and bleed the brakes to see if that improves the 'feel'. You could consider changing the front pads for ones known to be OEM. I believe some owners fit improved brake hoses too. Good Luck

I think your brakes need bleeding. Have you had the rear bushes replaced lately. If so, take your van to the repair shop and have them bleed the brakes (again).

Hello Marius, Welcome to the Forum.

Subaru is known to be thirsty !