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Tyre recommendation
13 Oct 2023 10:17 #251373
by Andynics1
Tyre recommendation was created by Andynics1
Good morning chaps / this is my first post here <br /><br />I just took delivery of this 650cc Jimny from Japan - im hoping for some advice <br /><br />The car will be used for mainly off-roading however it will be driven on the road 30-45mins to the off roading area AND I need it to be a compromise between comfort, safety and GRIP - I’ll also be wanting to take my kids in the car so safety is the first priority <br /><br />I’m a off-roading novice so open to a road tyre suggestion that is ok for O-R But safe and grippy on road, especially in wet or winter conditions which are around the corner here in the north east of England.<br /><br />Currently it’s lifted (I don’t know how high - 3inches ?) and it has BF Goodrich all terrain tyres 225/75/16 on which being from Japan and are old - the compound is crack and very very hard - in wet conditions the maximum on the dual carriageway I could drive safely was around 45mph - before jumping and sliding around <br /><br />Thanks again guys, looking forward to getting her off road this weekend
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13 Oct 2023 10:44 #251376
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic Tyre recommendation
What sort of off roading?
You say the vehicle is mostly for off roading, but then seem to say road performance and safety are you biggest criteria? This all rather sounds in conflict with each other.
And meaning no offence, but if road safety for transporting children are your primary concern. A heavily modified tiny off roader is probably not the best choice anyway.
If you can't drive above 45mph now, I'd politely suggest that it has little to do with the tyres and more likely to do with the mods.
Lots of choice on tyres, but it really comes down to what you'll be using the vehicle for really.
You say the vehicle is mostly for off roading, but then seem to say road performance and safety are you biggest criteria? This all rather sounds in conflict with each other.
And meaning no offence, but if road safety for transporting children are your primary concern. A heavily modified tiny off roader is probably not the best choice anyway.
If you can't drive above 45mph now, I'd politely suggest that it has little to do with the tyres and more likely to do with the mods.
Lots of choice on tyres, but it really comes down to what you'll be using the vehicle for really.
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