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04 Nov 2010 18:00 #5721 by mkay
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iv read the info page martin has re tyres and searched the forum,

but still i have a question;

will road pattern 215/80/15's fit between the arches of a standard jimny?

i dont do any "off roading" i just drive in fields, on cart tracks and most importantly in snow. the standard jim is capable of far more than i will use it for.
its not my daily drive or used for long journeys.
so im not to worried about loosing a little articulation, i just need a little more height.

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04 Nov 2010 18:29 #5723 by JimBru
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I've got 215/75/15 mud tyres and they dont catch at all, i'm guessing they would be fine. Dont shoot me if they catch they :P

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04 Nov 2010 20:05 #5729 by mkay
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could you do me a favour jim, 215/75 should give a diameter of 27.7" but being MT's yours may be a little larger, could you run a tape measure over them and let me know what the actual diameter is? 'cause the 215/80 are 28.5"

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05 Nov 2010 10:36 - 05 Nov 2010 10:52 #5733 by ooky_123
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Well it also depends on the tyre you are fitting.
We run 215x80xr15 Diamond Back Mud Tyres, and those babies are almost 30" tall due to them having 18mm treadblocks.

Even with a 2" suspension lift, then catch the outer edge of the bumpers and will touch the inner wing on full compression.

Weve cut 2" off the rear bumper, and also just fitted a 2" body lift to stop the tyres from bottoming out.

I think you will struggle with standard suspension to be honest if you plan on running any agressive tread pattern.

My Father has a standard Jimny, and I plan on getting him some 215x75 BGF AT/2's

Ive just found a picture of the 215's against the standard 205's. ok, it has a +2" suspension lift, but you can see the tyre size difference

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05 Nov 2010 15:45 #5734 by Nelson83
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Are those standard fourtrax rims in the picture? They look like it and i know a scrappy thats got a few sets in, just wondering if they'll fit

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05 Nov 2010 15:57 #5735 by ooky_123
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Nelson83 wrote: Are those standard fourtrax rims in the picture? They look like it and i know a scrappy thats got a few sets in, just wondering if they'll fit


yes, Daihatsu steel wheels ... they fit a treat too

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