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Tyre choice Jimny Auto
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30 May 2019 22:37 #209276
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Newbie here - sorry if I'm asking daft questions. (I'm old now)
Am after a bit of advice about the tire choice for my newly bought Jimny 2001 Auto.
Having looked through the blogs the consensus of opinion seems to be that the best size of tire is 215X75X15 .
Existing tyres are 225/70/15
However the options for this tire seem to be very limited (and expensive).
I intend to keep it fairly standard with mainly road with limited easy off road. All terrain?
Can anyone comment on the best budget tire size / make for this?
Will be doing low mileage.
thanks
John
Am after a bit of advice about the tire choice for my newly bought Jimny 2001 Auto.
Having looked through the blogs the consensus of opinion seems to be that the best size of tire is 215X75X15 .
Existing tyres are 225/70/15
However the options for this tire seem to be very limited (and expensive).
I intend to keep it fairly standard with mainly road with limited easy off road. All terrain?
Can anyone comment on the best budget tire size / make for this?
Will be doing low mileage.
thanks
John
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31 May 2019 04:26 #209280
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On a 2001 Jimny the standard size is a 205.70r15. It is possible and indeed popular to use the 215.75r15 but it will create more load in the transmission which for an automatic means more slipping in the torque converter and therefore more heat into the transmission fluid. If you're only after playing on a weekend then go for it but if you are wanting some degree of reliability from a daily driver I would seriously recommend you look at the standard 205 tyres, there are quite a few all terrain options available and also quite a few remoulded ones.
As to what makes of tyre are best, the more you can spend the better the tyre is going to be. Personally I would look for a special offer on a branded tyre like a BF Goodrich or General Grabber rather than get something like a Silun or Three A.
As to what makes of tyre are best, the more you can spend the better the tyre is going to be. Personally I would look for a special offer on a branded tyre like a BF Goodrich or General Grabber rather than get something like a Silun or Three A.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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31 May 2019 10:25 #209302
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Replied by wejxf03 on topic Tyre choice Jimny Auto
Thanks guys, comments appreciated. Off roading is going to be limited so think I'll go for a narrower tyre.
Think it's a bit odd that they've changed tyre sizes from 205/70 on an old Jimny to 195/80 on the new model.
Just have to make my mind up I guess.
Thanks again chaps, I'm an oldie but always willing to learn!
Think it's a bit odd that they've changed tyre sizes from 205/70 on an old Jimny to 195/80 on the new model.
Just have to make my mind up I guess.
Thanks again chaps, I'm an oldie but always willing to learn!
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31 May 2019 20:08 #209350
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Have a play with this website to see the differences in actual sizes of the tyres you are thinking about. There is a handy comparison thingy that lets you look at two at once...
tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/
tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
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31 May 2019 21:01 #209356
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Replied by wejxf03 on topic Tyre choice Jimny Auto
Thanks Riccy
I'll have a gander.
I'll have a gander.
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01 Jun 2019 09:23 #209371
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Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Tyre choice Jimny Auto
I personally miss my 195/80/15's
I'd say they are a really good size for the standard Jimny
But now having a 3" lift they just looked to small
Now running with 225/75/16's
I'd say they are a really good size for the standard Jimny
But now having a 3" lift they just looked to small
Now running with 225/75/16's
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01 Jun 2019 10:18 #209382
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Replied by kirkynut on topic Tyre choice Jimny Auto
The transmission oil cooler can be changed for a larger one, which adds cooling not only because of the bigger finned area but also because of the additional transmission fluid in the system required.
Rhino Ray has some experience running much bigger tyres on an auto, so he is perhaps the man to talk to.
My reading has led me to believe that the transmission fluid temperature is the key factor, so fitting a bigger cooler will solve all issues and make for a reliable auto transmission with bigger tyres.
Having said that, 215/75/15 tyres are not that big and with regular ATF changes you could be ok.
Kirkynut
Rhino Ray has some experience running much bigger tyres on an auto, so he is perhaps the man to talk to.
My reading has led me to believe that the transmission fluid temperature is the key factor, so fitting a bigger cooler will solve all issues and make for a reliable auto transmission with bigger tyres.
Having said that, 215/75/15 tyres are not that big and with regular ATF changes you could be ok.
Kirkynut
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01 Jun 2019 15:51 #209421
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Replied by wejxf03 on topic Tyre choice Jimny Auto
Thanks Kirkynut.
This makes sense for an auto running big wheels.
Considering my own usage which will be mainly road with occasional soft lane/field it looks like I will be looking for smaller tyres than the 225/70 on it at the moment.
Think I just need to decide between 195/80 and 205/70
John
This makes sense for an auto running big wheels.
Considering my own usage which will be mainly road with occasional soft lane/field it looks like I will be looking for smaller tyres than the 225/70 on it at the moment.
Think I just need to decide between 195/80 and 205/70
John
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02 Jun 2019 01:59 #209451
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"limited easy off-road"... I would pick up a bargain set of almost new 195/80R15 people are flogging from their gen 4's.
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02 Jun 2019 13:25 #209468
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Having seen videos of what can be overcome using the "as fitted " tyres, I agree.
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cyberdriver wrote: "limited easy off-road"... I would pick up a bargain set of almost new 195/80R15 people are flogging from their gen 4's.
Having seen videos of what can be overcome using the "as fitted " tyres, I agree.
Steve.
“He that strikes the venison first shall be the lord o' the feast.” — Shakespeare, King Lear.
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02 Jun 2019 15:46 #209478
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Replied by wejxf03 on topic Tyre choice Jimny Auto
Thanks Steve, you have confirmed my thoughts.
It's not urgent but will look out for a set as you suggest.
It's not urgent but will look out for a set as you suggest.
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