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                18 Jan 2025 17:16                #259132
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        I recently purchased a 2003 Jimny, which has road tyres fitted (205/70R15C) and a set of off-road tyres (195/80R15) that were in the back (plus the spare). The road tyres, to be frank, are like those on an old pram - they were slipping badly on a little mud up the driveway today. The only thing is, I have no idea what to fit or what size to go for. There is a 2" lift on the vehicle, maybe even 3".
My previous Jimny had 31" Cooper STT tyres (High Flotation Series) on black D-modulars (31x10.50R15LT), which were nice and chunky. Would a similar set of wheels/tyres be OK on the new one? Pics attached of current arrangement.
 
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Pete
    My previous Jimny had 31" Cooper STT tyres (High Flotation Series) on black D-modulars (31x10.50R15LT), which were nice and chunky. Would a similar set of wheels/tyres be OK on the new one? Pics attached of current arrangement.
Cheers
Pete
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                18 Jan 2025 18:17                #259133
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        Replied by Lambert on topic Help with choosing replacement wheels/tyres            
    
        You should have enough clearance to run 235.75r15 which is about the limit for the standard gearing before it starts labouring the system.    
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                18 Jan 2025 21:02                #259138
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    What mods did you have previously?My previous Jimny had 31" Cooper STT tyres
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                18 Jan 2025 23:40                #259142
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        The only mod I know of is a 3" lift on the previous Jimny, plus the wheel arch trim was cut-away slightly.    
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                19 Jan 2025 01:34                #259143
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        Was thinking these wheels:
Modular Steel Wheel 15" x 7" ET7 Black
with these tyres:
BFGoodrich AT T/A KO2 All Terrain
    Modular Steel Wheel 15" x 7" ET7 Black
with these tyres:
BFGoodrich AT T/A KO2 All Terrain
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                19 Jan 2025 03:43                #259145
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        Replied by Lambert on topic Help with choosing replacement wheels/tyres            
    
        Ideal for a competent jimny.  Add a pair of helical diffs and it becomes a very small list of places you can't get to.    
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