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30 Mar 2018 11:44 #191042 by Garuuu

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Ive got steel wheels from Jimny bits and bf goodrich a/t tyres (215/75/15). With these heavier wheels i was wondering if i would encounter any problems with tbe added weight on the boot door.

Thanx for the info!

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30 Mar 2018 12:02 #191044 by Mraz

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I just got a spare MT 215/75 on steel wheel, so the same question was on my mind. It is some 10kg of extra weight

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30 Mar 2018 14:08 #191049 by Daniel30

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I've had mine on for about a year and no problem yet.... Suppose it will depend in how much you open the door

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30 Mar 2018 14:44 #191052 by Garuuu

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My friend had a problem with the door sagging but he had 30 inch tyres which wer also wider than mine and therefore heavier.

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30 Mar 2018 17:01 #191054 by Daniel30

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Yes I'm sure he would with that on the back door

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30 Mar 2018 17:05 #191055 by Riccy

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Mines been ok up to date with 31" spare stuck on there as well as a spare spacer for the 15x8 steelies.

I used extra rubber bits to make the wobble stoppers longer and fit properly with the 31" tyre. Works ok, Time will tell for how long!

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30 Mar 2018 22:10 #191070 by Busta

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I've had no problems with a 215/75r15 on a standard steel rim on the rear door for over 50,000 miles. I'm fairly sure it's not 10kg heavier than the original tyre though. Maybe 3 or 4kg extra?

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31 Mar 2018 06:25 #191078 by helijohn

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Garuuu wrote: Ive got steel wheels from Jimny bits and bf goodrich a/t tyres (215/75/15). With these heavier wheels i was wondering if i would encounter any problems with tbe added weight on the boot door.

Thanx for the info!

No.
Door hinges tend to loosen up a little through wear etc. I kept mine on my gold Jimny well lubricated after having a green Jimny which had badly worn hinges but that was used by a golf club owner and for some reason its hinges had gone.

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When the blue light is flashing I am kidding.

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31 Mar 2018 21:32 #191106 by yakuza

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Garuuu wrote: Ive got steel wheels from Jimny bits and bf goodrich a/t tyres (215/75/15). With these heavier wheels i was wondering if i would encounter any problems with tbe added weight on the boot door.

Thanx for the info!

Thru the winter season I got a ski rack on the spare wheel. Have to have a steel wheel to make it fit. Driving on bad roads with two pairs of skis makes a slight knocking noise from the door because of the extra weight. I think the sheet metal wobbles where the bracket is mounted.
I guess this adds 10 kg for the rack and 10 more with the skis.

In summer i have my 235 BFG on alloy wheel on there. No problems with any of the setups.
My bracket is slightly modified due to the 235.

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