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Max tyre size for a newer Jimny

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08 Jan 2012 20:03 #30303 by richie60
Max tyre size for a newer Jimny was created by richie60
What is the definitive max tyre size I can fit to my '08 Reg Jimny (later type bumper)? Some say that you cannot fit 215/75/15 as it will rub but I just found this link:

www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=66285

The guy on here has fitted this size with no lift and seems to look fine.

I was going to go for the Kumho KL71's in a 195/80/15 size, been looking at the Black Circles site and the prices seem to vary day by day, now up to £95 each fitted - very pricey!

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08 Jan 2012 21:47 #30324 by Halford
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the guy has OME shocks which have lifted the car by 2cm up front and 4cm at the back

205/70 to 205/75 = 2.95% difference = OK (but had to junk one of my mudflaps - but Adam's was OK = see here

205/70 to 215/75 = 5.3% difference = NO

205/70 to 195/80 = 3.9% difference = ?? minor trimming possibly required at front

in general the max difference is 3% without making any mods
work out your calculations here
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the ex Dog-Taxi

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09 Jan 2012 05:44 #30329 by Blissett
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I run 195/80/15 muds on a 53plate with no probs..

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09 Jan 2012 06:15 #30330 by Halford
Replied by Halford on topic Re: Max tyre size for a newer Jimny
yes but that's an older model ;)
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09 Jan 2012 11:31 #30347 by goatboy
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Can't help you with the tyre size but have a look at event-tyres for prices, cheapest place I found to get the KL71 and they come to you!

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09 Jan 2012 12:53 #30357 by richie60
Replied by richie60 on topic Re: Max tyre size for a newer Jimny

goatboy wrote: Can't help you with the tyre size but have a look at event-tyres for prices, cheapest place I found to get the KL71 and they come to you!


Just tapped my Postcode into Event-Tyres - they don't cover my area:(

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09 Jan 2012 14:44 #30368 by goatboy
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thats a shame... saved me a few quid per corner...

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