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Tyres - again!

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09 Jul 2020 09:34 - 09 Jul 2020 09:39 #224712 by Halsey
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Sorry but I cant find a specific answer to this question................

New to forums and brand new to this one - just bought my 5th Jim over the years first being an SJ413

I now own a low miles 2013 - tyres - I simply want biggest with NO mods or clearance issues at all - currently got 205/70/15 on standard steel rims - can I go bigger - would it be better - my prime aim is max (country road/pothole) comfort and min noise (yes I know its a Jimny) - wear and fuel consumption are not the prime issue.

Currently on Bridgestone Dueller HT (23psi front 28psi rear) which are actually pretty good - also looking at Grabbers and Coopers?

BTW other car is a Suzuki as well Vitara SZ5 1.6 AllGrip have owned Grand Vit 3drs and Swifts

Advice please.............
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09 Jul 2020 10:07 #224713 by gv42
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A JIMNY WELCOME FROM N/WALES
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09 Jul 2020 11:13 #224715 by sniper
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215 75 15 will fit a standard car with no issue....

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09 Jul 2020 12:15 #224718 by Halsey
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Hi,
That is the size I wanted to try .........
I have read somewhere that the new style bumper/front gets in the way - please forgive the question but is your reply based on direct experience
Makes??
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09 Jul 2020 13:29 #224719 by sniper
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I fitted them to my 05' car with no problem. Fitting 30mm spacers makes them just catch, on full lock.

I haven't heard of later model cars having any problems, that size is a very popular mod on standard cars.

You can get in to trouble if you are considering chunky remould mud tyres, they are often a fair bit oversize.

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09 Jul 2020 17:03 #224725 by Busta
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A larger tyre will not necessarily improve comfort or reduce noise. You are better off choosing a quiet tyre in the standard size and adjusting the pressures to find the optimum comfort level.
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