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16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny

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07 May 2012 13:19 #39475 by FIRSTJIMNY
16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny was created by FIRSTJIMNY
I'm interested in changing to 16 inch wheels and tires.
Would like to hear from someone who has made this change.
Can you use 16's from other Suzuki models or specific aftermarket wheels?
What size tires work good with this and will stay under the factory flares.
Any and all information you would like to share. Thanks in advance.

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07 May 2012 13:24 #39476 by supergaz
Replied by supergaz on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationGrand Vitara rims are good.
An example

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07 May 2012 13:55 - 07 May 2012 13:56 #39481 by kirkynut
The above wheels are the right ones, be aware that there are other similar 16" Grand Vitara wheels that are not as wide and do not clear the brake calipers.

Look for the deep dish in the centre.

Aftermarket ones are hard to find.

Kirkynut

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07 May 2012 14:29 #39485 by myers647
Replied by myers647 on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
Hi mate dont you need a rocklobster to fit the 16" rims.Im not sure the Jimny is up to it without one.

Thanks
James

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07 May 2012 14:42 #39488 by manualejo
Replied by manualejo on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
Hi there. I hace 16x8 rims that fitted without any mod on my car, which is a 2009 model.

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07 May 2012 14:46 #39489 by myers647
Replied by myers647 on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
Nice one mate how does it run. Does it struggle on hills.I have a few mods on mine with the 15" rims and big aggressive off road tyres 29" but id like the Vitara rims for the extra clearance. Might have to treat myself.

James

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07 May 2012 14:53 - 07 May 2012 14:55 #39492 by manualejo
Replied by manualejo on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
A jimmy always runs nice B). Thought mine is a pavement princess with 225/60 tire profile it does not struggle and they are way more clearance to brakes and lighter also as there is less Tire and more rim, mine are like 28" street tire btw my jimmy is vvti
Last edit: 07 May 2012 14:55 by manualejo. Reason: Mistakes

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07 May 2012 15:15 #39497 by adamjimny
Replied by adamjimny on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
Changing to 16's only give more clearance if you go bigger tires.
Other wise they will be the same diameter

If all you want it more clearance then just go bigger tires on the 15' wheels as it can be harder to get small mud tires in 16"

I went to 16's as i went to landrover size tires and worked out cheaper than equivelant in 15'

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07 May 2012 15:28 #39498 by reaper
Replied by reaper on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
Or you could get some adapter/spacers and use landrover wheels :)

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07 May 2012 15:31 #39501 by manualejo
Replied by manualejo on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
Yes that's true, really harder to find, I don't worry as I have other set of rims with mud three wich I don't need as I never get stuck, nothing hardcovers thought

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07 May 2012 15:54 #39505 by adamjimny
Replied by adamjimny on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
The only reason to change to 16" wheels is if its easier/cheaper to get the diameter of tires you want otherwise its pointless.

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07 May 2012 18:25 #39519 by myers647
Replied by myers647 on topic Re: 16 inch wheels and tires on Jimny
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationHi mate if your after some of these wheels Iv just come across some in Peterborough.

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