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31's Wheels on road vehicle - what is needed?

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10 Mar 2013 14:23 #65144 by Chris the Phys
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OK Guys

So as a newbie to Jims what is the min I have to do to fit 31's and still keep it safe of road? And what rims size would I need? should I buy fat boys or narrow rims?

Also what kit to buy and where to get it from

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10 Mar 2013 14:58 #65149 by TomDK

Chris the Phys wrote: OK Guys

So as a newbie to Jims what is the min I have to do to fit 31's and still keep it safe of road? And what rims size would I need? should I buy fat boys or narrow rims?

Also what kit to buy and where to get it from


Purely for on-road use?
I'd never put on 31" tyres. They do nothing good for road handling, and that little engine's gonna struggle to get over even the slightest speed bump.

215/235 non-remoulds would be max size in my opinion, for onroad use only.

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10 Mar 2013 15:01 #65150 by Chris the Phys
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TomDK wrote:

Chris the Phys wrote: OK Guys

So as a newbie to Jims what is the min I have to do to fit 31's and still keep it safe of road? And what rims size would I need? should I buy fat boys or narrow rims?

Also what kit to buy and where to get it from


Purely for on-road use?
I'd never put on 31" tyres. They do nothing good for road handling, and that little engine's gonna struggle to get over even the slightest speed bump.

215/235 non-remoulds would be max size in my opinion, for onroad use only.


Cool OK

What is needed ?

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10 Mar 2013 15:02 #65151 by Chris the Phys
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MysticRich wrote: If its purely for road use I would probably go for a body lift and stick to that as this will give you the space your after without changing the handling or tide quality in any way and is a fairly cheap and easy modification if you have a basic tool kit and a trolley jack


Cheers

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10 Mar 2013 15:03 #65152 by TomDK

Chris the Phys wrote:

MysticRich wrote: If its purely for road use I would probably go for a body lift and stick to that as this will give you the space your after without changing the handling or tide quality in any way and is a fairly cheap and easy modification if you have a basic tool kit and a trolley jack


Cheers


Is it only for road use ?
No offroad ?

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10 Mar 2013 15:09 #65153 by Chris the Phys
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Properly 80/20

But as the Jim is a company vehicle i would like the Jim to stand out instead of being a run of the mill Jim :) :)

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