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Jimny02 Alloy Wheels v Steel Wheels

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01 Nov 2012 17:18 #51876 by P.I.T.A.

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I have been advised by Suzuki that the Jimny02 has the awful wheel/steering wobble because they changed from steel to alloy wheels to make it look 'pretty'. As the wobble is so hard to effectively repair without causing possible further issues (costing more....) is it not possible to just change the wheels back to steel ones? Or would this mean making modifications for them to fit.....

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01 Nov 2012 17:29 #51877 by little jimny

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They're a straight swap - no mods required. Or you could try the five spoke alloys (I'm assuming you've got the three spoke wheels at the moment)

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01 Nov 2012 17:40 #51878 by P.I.T.A.

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Thank you for that - relieved re the straight swap! All I can hope now is the garage will stop messing about, I can get the car back on the road and then.....look for someone to teach me off-roading! Thanks again.

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01 Nov 2012 19:13 - 01 Nov 2012 19:16 #51889 by MWells

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You might have to change the wheel nuts as i believe the taper or shoulder is different for alloys and steels, although i could be wrong. just found this which explains the reasoning.

Mark

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01 Nov 2012 21:33 #51900 by markyp2000

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you will have to change all the nuts

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01 Nov 2012 22:23 #51905 by reaper

Replied by reaper on topic Jimny02 Alloy Wheels v Steel Wheels

Its not the wheels or the tyres its the bearing shims that have worn

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