Tyres

I am a new Jimny owner and am already having problems with tyres, my car is fitted with new Cooper Discoverer A / T 3 Sport M+S size 205 / 70 / R15 S95 and last week I got stuck on a grassy bank and in 4WD I could only go backwards.

I would like to fit BF Goodrich tyres but they do not appear to be available for 15" rims.  Maxxis AT 980E have been suggested as an alternative.

Do the group have any collective advice regarding tyres and Maxxis in particular.  My off road requirements are quite modest and limited to farm tracks, moderate mud and grassy banks.

All advice will be gratefully received.

Before the tyre debate starts are you 100% sure your 4x4 system is working? 
Only saying as I couldn't pull away once on a wet grass bank, popped it in 4x4 and pulled away no problem, didn't even mark the grass. I did have a caravan on the back at the time, it's the only time I've ever had a problem with 2x4 drive. But does highlight how much more traction a working 4x4 offers over 2x4.

Its possible to get stuck on anything, just asking the obvious first. 
 

The Coopers are a pretty good tyre, so Scimike might be on to something, depending on the age of your Jimny. The vacuum hubs sometimes don’t engage, but if there is a vacuum there you will still get a steady green light.

If you fit BF Goodrich the size is 215/75r15 and for road/off road it’s the KO2 you will need.

The alternative is Maxxis Worm-Drive 215/75r15, that’s what I went for in the end after courting opinion on here. Both are very similar, but the Maxxis was a bit cheaper here and my local garage could get them next day.

Hope that helps

Robin

If you are wanting to retain the standard 205.70 then I can recommend the radar renegade at5. They have a full width tread and reasonably lumpy side biters so offer good floatation to avoid damaging the grass. Alternatively their sister company patriot do a more aggressive rt pattern but they are new to UK and I have yet to try them but they have gone down well with the American market

I bought some BFG’s in 215x75x15 a month ago. Was going to get WormDrives to save money, but they weren’t available from anywhere.

I don't think any of the tyres being suggested will offer anything other than marginal gains over what you are running...... and maybe no gain at all.

I would check the 4wd system is working first. If it is, then consider a Mud Terrain and/or change your driving style to better suit the conditions.