want a faster fender

T*y+$a 1hz towing trailer , fast as it was able ,limited only by road holding ,23.4l/100 :o in WA legally as well , worse than V8 110 IME

I agree with Isuzurover 100%. Go the 255/85/16 (33") tyres. 7 to 8% higher gearing with a Tdi 130 is about the limit for starting on hills, even unladen, and on road you will still be a victim of headwinds and hills.
Simple fact is the Tdi hasn't got the cubes to do much more. A fantastic 2.5 litre 1950's tech engine it is, but it isn't quite a Big jap 6 cyl diesel or a 4BD1:(

I drive a lot of them, and it is obvious to me that the gearing will be too high for a 130, possibly be OK for a 110 but even then I'd be hesitant. Don't forget, the Td5 has a much larger diameter clutch than a Tdi, so the Tdi clutch will get a fair work out in traffic and hilly stop/ start stuff.

JC

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Go the 255/85/16 (33") tyres. 7 to 8% higher gearing with a Tdi 130 is about the limit for starting on hills, even unladen, and on road you will still be a victim of headwinds and hills.
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JC

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and you'll still be starting in low range 2nd when towing, IME, even with the pump wound up.