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Tyre choice 235/85/16 v 31/10.5/15

tim_jimny53
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11 Oct 2017 17:56 #185102 by tim_jimny53

Tyre choice 235/85/16 v 31/10.5/15 was created by tim_jimny53

I'm currently running 31/10.50 and thinking about swapping for a set of 235/85/16 , any pro's /cons ???

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11 Oct 2017 18:48 #185104 by Mraz

Replied by Mraz on topic Tyre choice 235/85/16 v 31/10.5/15

You'll get arround 10mm height on diffs and a bit narrower tyre. Jimny is light and doesnt really need wide tyres so.. sounds good.

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11 Oct 2017 19:17 #185108 by Busta

Replied by Busta on topic Tyre choice 235/85/16 v 31/10.5/15

Mostly pros as far as I can see! We run BFG muds in that size on a Defender 110 pickup and they are pretty good on that lumbering thing so should be great on a Jimny.

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11 Oct 2017 19:32 #185111 by Lambert

Replied by Lambert on topic Tyre choice 235/85/16 v 31/10.5/15

Why not go the whole hog and get a set of 7.50 r16s on ? My old 90 pickup had them and it was essentially unstoppable unless you were being stupid with it.

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11 Oct 2017 19:41 #185113 by Busta

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11/60 wrote: Why not go the whole hog and get a set of 7.50 r16s on ? My old 90 pickup had them and it was essentially unstoppable unless you were being stupid with it.

I think a decent 7.50 16 would be the ultimate tyre on a Jimny, but tyre choice is now really limited in that size; either remoulds or tyres designed for heavy utility vehicles. None are particularly suited to a Jimny. 235/85r16 is supposedly the modern equivalent, but is noticeably wider. Still better than a 10.50 though...

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11 Oct 2017 20:15 #185114 by tim_jimny53

Replied by tim_jimny53 on topic Tyre choice 235/85/16 v 31/10.5/15

Cool think that I might go for it......have just had hd shafts and cvs fitted and also got 416 rock lobster in so should be able to handle them alright

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