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215 75 tyres on 7x15 rims

helijohn
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10 Sep 2013 16:04 #82760 by helijohn

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Busta wrote: The slightly wider 215 will be better on soft ground and sand but wider isn't always better!

True.
Another aspect is weight. Bigger tyres means more weight. I had some 225s on for a while and I found they were more bouncy. I had this in mind also when I went for 215s.

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10 Sep 2013 17:10 #82768 by jonesyba420

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Ive got 195/80 kumho kl71 mt they seem very good havnt really tested them in serious mud yet but hear there good. If you look the earlier page ive posted pictures. Id be supprised if they wouldnt rub with spacers under articulation.

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13 Sep 2013 12:43 #83052 by helijohn

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Finally got it all on.

There is 25mm clearance on the front wheel.

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13 Sep 2013 19:27 #83078 by Tadpole

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It's very 'Gold' ... nice & tidy John ...............

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13 Sep 2013 19:42 #83081 by helijohn

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Tadpole wrote: It's very 'Gold' ... nice & tidy John ...............

Thanks. I need to de-chrome it, Jimny badge needs to come off.

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13 Sep 2013 23:31 #83100 by jonesyba420

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Lose the chrome s on the front,merely stuck on with double sided tape.

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