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What Tyre would you recommend?

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10 Mar 2015 09:58 #140294 by irishpaddy
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Lad’s I’m looking for advice when it comes to buying a new pair of boots for the Jimny.

As it stands I’ve a 3” suspension lift on front, Caster Correction, 2” Inch body lift and 32mm Wheel Spacers. The engine is a Pug 1.9 Diesel Engine with the R380 gearbox. I’ve a set of standard steel Jimny rims.

I’m looking for a tyre that would be comfortable for the road but will also be useful for field/mud/rough work. I don’t have a problem trimming the bumper. Another option would be to band the rims and get a wide tyre?

Thanks in advance for all your help guys, the forum is fantastic.

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10 Mar 2015 10:58 #140300 by irishpaddy
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Avon Ranger AT - 215/80 R15

Falken LA AT - 215/80 R15

BF Goodrich MT KM2 - 215/75 R15

Insa Turbo Sahara 2 - 215/75 R15

Would the Insa Turbo be too much for when it would be used for some road use?

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10 Mar 2015 13:14 #140308 by Olucas91
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BF Goodrichs KM2 in 31/10.5 15R

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10 Mar 2015 20:38 #140327 by supergaz
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Maxxis Bighorns are a perfect all round MT tyre.

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10 Mar 2015 21:56 - 10 Mar 2015 21:57 #140335 by dirtydogz
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10 Mar 2015 23:32 #140341 by TomDK
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irishpaddy wrote: Lad’s I’m looking for advice when it comes to buying a new pair of boots for the Jimny.

As it stands I’ve a 3” suspension lift on front, Caster Correction, 2” Inch body lift and 32mm Wheel Spacers. The engine is a Pug 1.9 Diesel Engine with the R380 gearbox. I’ve a set of standard steel Jimny rims.

I’m looking for a tyre that would be comfortable for the road but will also be useful for field/mud/rough work. I don’t have a problem trimming the bumper. Another option would be to band the rims and get a wide tyre?

Thanks in advance for all your help guys, the forum is fantastic.


I'd get either BFG KM2 or Maxxis Trepador. Both Excellent offroad and still decent on road.

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13 Mar 2015 22:31 #140558 by irishpaddy
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After checking the rims are only 15 X 5.5" . I was going to change them out for a set of 16" vit wheels and run 265/75 R16.

Do the vit rims work with the stud pattern without any issue?

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15 Mar 2015 14:15 #140636 by kirkynut
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You need the deeper and wider 16" Vitara wheels. the narrower ones with the lesser offset need wheel spacers or they foul on the track rod ends of the steering arm.

You'll want to upgrade you CV's with the torque of a diesel engine and big tyres I expect.

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20 Mar 2015 15:59 #141000 by irishpaddy
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kirkynut wrote: You need the deeper and wider 16" Vitara wheels. the narrower ones with the lesser offset need wheel spacers or they foul on the track rod ends of the steering arm.

You'll want to upgrade you CV's with the torque of a diesel engine and big tyres I expect.

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I have a set of 32mm spacers fitted - Will that be sufficent clearance for the Vitara rims?

The tyres I'm planning to run will be 235 85 16s in either a BFG KM2 M/T or else Maxxis Bighorns M/T. What upgrade would you suggest for the CV's?

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