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What tyres
18 Jan 2025 13:24 #259128
by nutter2
What tyres was created by nutter2
Hi
what all terrain tyres you guys recommend ? In 215 75 15 ?
was going to go for insa turbos but I think they may be a bit much for greenlaning ?
ideally don't want to do a suspension lift.
thanks
what all terrain tyres you guys recommend ? In 215 75 15 ?
was going to go for insa turbos but I think they may be a bit much for greenlaning ?
ideally don't want to do a suspension lift.
thanks
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18 Jan 2025 13:56 #259129
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Replied by DrRobin on topic What tyres
I run Maxxis Worm Drives in that size without a lift for road and green lanes, they are similar to BF Goodrich but a bit cheaper and I have been very happy with them in all conditions.
I do some trials, the surface is a real mixture but includes sand, clay and mud, so I am currently buying a second set of wheels and tyres are going to fit Insa Turbo Saharas in the same size. I only intend to use the Saharas for the trials, not for general road and light green lane use.
Robin
I do some trials, the surface is a real mixture but includes sand, clay and mud, so I am currently buying a second set of wheels and tyres are going to fit Insa Turbo Saharas in the same size. I only intend to use the Saharas for the trials, not for general road and light green lane use.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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18 Jan 2025 14:32 #259130
by nutter2
Replied by nutter2 on topic What tyres
Thanks will take a look at these then. Do you know if the insa tyres in that size will need a lift? I hear there over size of what they say they are
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18 Jan 2025 21:13 #259139
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic What tyres
Do you have a Gen 3 or 4 Jimny?
As for Insa Turbo's, remember they are remoulds. I don't have anything against remoulds, but there was a time they were vastly cheaper than 'new' tyres. But these days they are just as pricey or sometimes even more expensive. I don't understand any reason to go for a remould that costs more money.
The only exception is if you are going for an aggressive mud terrain, the remoulds are generally much more aggressive than new tyres. But tbh, unless you are competing in trials events, you shouldn't need something as aggressive as an extreme mud terrain for green laning.
I have a 4th Gen Jimny and I also run Maxxis Wormdrives. I've done a set of 215/75R15's and just before Christmas upgraded to a new set in 235/75R15. Although I do have a 2" lift.
These have been great green laning. I also run Maxxis Wormdrives in 255/70R16 on a Land Rover Ninety which is also used for green laning.
I'd certainly recommend them as a good all round tyre. Although when I was looking end of last year, I struggled to find them for sale in 215/75R15. In fact, I have a brand new one (spare) and 2 part used that I kept when I swapped sizes in Dec. If you could find another new one, I'd be happy to sell the ones I've got (assuming you are UK based).
This is mine on the 215/75R15's:
As for Insa Turbo's, remember they are remoulds. I don't have anything against remoulds, but there was a time they were vastly cheaper than 'new' tyres. But these days they are just as pricey or sometimes even more expensive. I don't understand any reason to go for a remould that costs more money.
The only exception is if you are going for an aggressive mud terrain, the remoulds are generally much more aggressive than new tyres. But tbh, unless you are competing in trials events, you shouldn't need something as aggressive as an extreme mud terrain for green laning.
I have a 4th Gen Jimny and I also run Maxxis Wormdrives. I've done a set of 215/75R15's and just before Christmas upgraded to a new set in 235/75R15. Although I do have a 2" lift.
These have been great green laning. I also run Maxxis Wormdrives in 255/70R16 on a Land Rover Ninety which is also used for green laning.
I'd certainly recommend them as a good all round tyre. Although when I was looking end of last year, I struggled to find them for sale in 215/75R15. In fact, I have a brand new one (spare) and 2 part used that I kept when I swapped sizes in Dec. If you could find another new one, I'd be happy to sell the ones I've got (assuming you are UK based).
This is mine on the 215/75R15's:
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18 Jan 2025 21:16 #259140
by Filipao
Replied by Filipao on topic What tyres
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19 Jan 2025 17:09 #259149
by nutter2
Replied by nutter2 on topic What tyres
Thanks yeah I can't find any maxxis in the size I need.
I think I may go general grabber
I think I may go general grabber
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