NEW fifteen52 Traverse MX Wheels for VW Atlas | Installation with Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 

Surprisingly, I haven't had any issues cleaning out my wheels. I have a pressure washer and usually clean my wheels off the following day after some fun in the dirt, mud or snow. The 1552 Traverse MX are well suited for what I'm looking to do from an off road perspective and they do look handsome on the Atlas. There are several other options that are available, but I choose these wheels to closely mimic the VW Basecamp Atlas concept at the time. Now that VW has released their official Basecamp trim... the 1552's are the OEM wheels that they are using. What winter rims did you end up with for your rig?

Same wheel. Just get smaller tires: 260/70/17 might do the trick. Hit me on IG DM for a discount with Fifteen52.

@@OverlandOCcan i get a discount bro.

I also would like to know this

No, bc the wheel setup I have going from 20s to 17s is nearly the same tire size as OEM so no need to align. But then again… once you make the switch just stick with it bc it looks better (IMO) and also gives your Atlas more versatility being able to handle the road and go off road whenever you want.

You will need some sort of lift in order for these to fit without rubbing. Either raising springs or lifting blocks will do the trick.

Haven't noticed much drop off at all... The reason I selected these tires was to keep them as close to the stock ride and sound and they have delivered on both fronts. If anything, my gas mileage varies due to the RTT on top of my ride, but it's worth having the flexibility to pop up and camp anywhere and anytime. Sorry for the delayed response - I'm much more active on my IG: @overlandoc

So far the wheel and tire combo has served me well. I have went on various trails and hung in there with other true 4x4's. The clearance of the 2019 Atlas allows me to push the vehicle a bit harder... but I know it's limitations. The prototype Basecamp Atlas has the exact same setup as my rig and that's the blueprint that I utilized when building out my overlanding platform. The Falken Wildpeaks (265/70/17) have given me zero issues in dirt, rain, mud and more recently in the snow. The tires performed as intended and gripped the various terrain as expected. Hope that helps... I've recommended this setup for other Atlas owners and they have all shared the same experience with the combination. Cheers!

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you're enjoying your setup, I'm going with same wheels as yours on Black Rhino Boxer 17" (9" width), I'll feel more confident lol

@@masterela Looking at these wheels also but only see 8.5" not 9". Did you ever get these and what did you pair them with?

Yes. Need a 1.5 lift.

i would love to know this aswell

Suspension received a slight upgrade with H&R Adventure Raising Springs lifting my ride 1.5 inches. Everything else remains stock for now as I'm working on getting a full suspension kit prototyped. Follow me on IG: @overlandoc as I'm much more active on that platform for any additional questions you may have on my build!

No spacers were required for my build. I may do that if I decided to add fender flares in the future. It's something I am looking into...

Hi Luis... I went with 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeak A/T3Ws matted onto fifteen52 Traverse MX wheels. I also have a 1.5 inch lift courtesy of my H&R Adventure Raising Springs. The springs are needed as you will definitely get rubbing on the front tires if you do not lift the vehicle. No spacers...

Follow me on IG: @overlandoc as I'm much more active on that platform for any additional questions you may have on my build!

I have a 1.5 inch lift. Without it… you will rub.

Yes there was. Had to lift it.

@@OverlandOC Thank you for letting me know! If I would have just kept watching your channel you actually addressed that in one video. I am still deciding on what I want to do to ours.