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Tired of tyres gen 4

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21 Jan 2020 14:31 #217482 by zebraman
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All,

Going to pick up my new car in a few weeks and pondering tyres on sz4 steel wheels.

I've searched and googled and even gone through a German Suzuki forum using Google translate but I can't figure out what tyre size a gen 4 sz4 can be upgraded to with everything stock.

Help!

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Jay

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21 Jan 2020 15:58 #217486 by sniper
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215/75x15 is the popular choice and doesn't require any other modifications.

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21 Jan 2020 16:00 #217487 by Lambert
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215s same as the sz5. The difference between the 2 is cosmetic not mechanical.

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21 Jan 2020 16:40 #217489 by zebraman
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Thank you both.

I'm happy to hear the wheels are the same size as I think both designs look fab.

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21 Jan 2020 17:25 #217491 by Andy2640
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Dude on this forum did 235/75/15. Thats what i wish i would have chosen now.

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21 Jan 2020 17:32 #217492 by zebraman
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Yes I saw that. It was the blue sz5 wasn't it?

I did post asking if it's possible to do that with stock without cutting the arches etc. How bouncy would the ride be? I'd love 235's if it's just a straight swap.

Any ideas?

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21 Jan 2020 22:05 #217508 by Grima
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I put larger tyres on a FL2 to get 25mm lift, the loss of power was massive and that was with a 2.2 diesel with turbo. The Gen4 has little power + low gearing, If you use it as a road car disabled scooters will be beeping you and your clutch will burn out. Big tyres = new gearing or parts will brake.

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22 Jan 2020 05:12 #217512 by Lambert
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Hippos and freepigs are made of chocolate though so any size increases on the tyres are going to be a problem. The Jimny is a much tougher creature and will stand a reasonable increase in tyre size fairly well. The problem is that without a lift there isn't actually that much room in the wheel wells before the tyres rub which is at odds with the size of the wheel arch as it looks like you should be able to get 35s in without any problems but you can't. Also the difference between a 195.80 and a 215.75 isn't actually that much but it could make a difference.

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22 Jan 2020 05:23 #217513 by Lambert
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Sorry I've just re read that, you put enough tyre under a freelander to gain 25mm extra clearance so you actually added 50mm to the diameter? I'm not surprised it didn't like it.

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22 Jan 2020 10:16 - 22 Jan 2020 10:21 #217525 by Andy2640
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As far as i know 235 is a straight swap.

I can highly recommend toyo open countey at plus tyres. They are a lovely balance on/off road.

And yes, the 235 on this forum was ash's blue sz5. Looks well nice.

Edit; However whilst they may look boss, i defer to the other members superior knowledge of the jimny. On mine are 215's, and this has made my jimby a joy to drive. Perhaps a safe bet going for 215 over 235.

All the best.
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22 Jan 2020 10:21 #217526 by zebraman
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I'd love to hear about the driving experience from someone who did a straight swap to 235's. That is insane if we can do that.

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22 Jan 2020 10:26 #217527 by Soeley
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I am thinking about getting the 205s Toyo when I swap.

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