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Change wheels GEN4 to GEN5

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23 Mar 2026 14:40 #264067 by 4x4
I changed the steel wheels on my 2016 SZ3 to steel wheels and tyres from a 2022 GEN 5. Basically because I could get nearly new tyres and wheels for less than the price of the tyres. As usual someone had upgraded their steel wheels to alloys (even though the steel wheels look much better). See my other post regarding TPMS (no problems). Also, the ride is improved owing to the higher profile tyres absorbing bumps. The vehicle sits about an inch higher and the wheels fill the wheel arches much better. Very pleased with the change. 

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23 Mar 2026 18:51 #264069 by DrRobin
Replied by DrRobin on topic Change wheels GEN4 to GEN5
The wheels on a 2016 SZ3 (Gen 3) are the same as a 2018 - onwards SZ5 (Gen 4), they are both 15”, 5.5” wide. This is true unless you are in Japan where 16” wheels are sometimes supplied.

My 2020 SZ5 has SZ5 alloys and I had an older set of alloys from a 2012 SZ3 which I fitted Special Track tyres for off-road competitions. Both wheels go straight on.

When you say the car is 1” higher is that because you have fitted 16” wheels or just wheels with very chunky tyres?

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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23 Mar 2026 19:07 #264071 by jlines
Replied by jlines on topic Change wheels GEN4 to GEN5
I think you mean Gen 3 to Gen 4. We haven't got a Gen 5 yet :(

1986 SJ413JX (Lil Red)
2018 JB43 SZ4
2019 JB74 SZ5 (Gerald)
2023 JB74 LCV

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24 Mar 2026 08:30 #264084 by 4x4
Replied by 4x4 on topic Change wheels GEN4 to GEN5
Yes, sorry I meant GEN3 to 4

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24 Mar 2026 08:31 #264085 by 4x4
Replied by 4x4 on topic Change wheels GEN4 to GEN5
Yes, fitted 16 inch wheels. Actually GEN3 to 4, my mistake.

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