I don't know where to start? But I know where I want to finish..

For wheels to look a bit wider without causing clearance issues and still satisfying your black wheel fetish, have a look at these in the 15mm offset option:

www.jimnybits.com/jimny/wheels-wheel-spa...lar-steel-wheel.html

Ground clearance is the issue on the Jimjam. To gain ground clearance you need bigger tyres and to fit bigger tyres you might need a lift and to turn bigger tyres over 215.75.15 you will need gear reduction.

Ground clearance often only becomes an issue when you are in ruts. On virgin ground a standard Jimny is quite capable as had been said.

195.80.15 is taller than standard tyre size but smaller than 215.75.15, so could be the answer you need. They fit a standard Jimny if a new tyre is fitted, not a remould.

Kirkynut

Okey Dokey..

I brought the Jimny I had my eye on, a Gen3 2014 automatic. My plan is to buy and fit the 2" lift kit from the BigJimny shop, then fit new tyres and wheels straight after. If I fit tyres bigger than 215.75.15 I will need a gear reduction which I wasn't expecting. Would I get away without a gear reduction if I get the 215.75.15?

Phil

215/75/15 fit and fine without gearing issues
Other lift kits are available although trial master is considered the best

Hi jackonlyjack

Just to be clear, will the 215/75/15 fit and not rub the arches without a 2" lift?

Or, a 2" lift will be required so they do fit without rubbing the arches?

Phil

When I bought my 05' car, the suspension was very very tired. Shocks and springs were original at 75k and looked it, sat low for a Jimny.

I fitted BFG KO2's 215/75x15 on standard jlx alloys with no spacers. There were no issues at all, no rubbing at all.

I fitted 30mm spacers and then had a very minor catch at full lock. Fitted new springs at standard height and no more catching.

No lift is needed for 215's but if you fit spacers, you may have issue if your suspension is knackered.

sniper

Answers above
thanks sniper