235/75/15 on a VVT

Hi guys,

I hope anybody can help me out. I'm trying to decide tires. First of all i've decided for mud tyres (think i'll regret latter if i fit All Terrains) and the BFG 215/75/15 km2 are really hard to find...

Other options are: BFG 235/75/15 km2 and Kumho 235/75/15 kl71 (same price here).

My Jimny is a VVT, but with the old model bumper. I got plenty of bits to lift it enough. Maybe 3" or 3.5".

I'm actually concerned about:

1. Fuel consumption;
2. Loss of power; and
3. Damaging my clutch.

It's a daily driver (10 to 20 km a day), used once a month in motorways and/or greenlanning. I'm not willing to fit a rock lobster any soon.

Anyone have something to share about that?

Thanks a lot

Imo they are to big for your needs , on road it will be worse on fuel and off road the gearing will suck

For good on road the kl71,s are great on and off road some 215,s might be a better option

Hi reaper,

Thanks for the input. Do you think is that bad?

I really don't mind loosing a bit of power... I'm used to drive 1.0 liter cars. As long as is not annoying...

How much will affect fuel consumption? Can i use 4wd-low for long periods offroad? My use is mostly expeditions and not very heavy offroad.

Just got a call from the tyres dealer and they are offering a bargain for the 235 BFG since they are not able to supply the 215.

To be honest i dont take much notice of fuel consumtion i just fill it up when it needs some
My tyres are close to the 235 and i live with it , on road its good enough and off road ....well i havent done anything extream so its bee good
But as we know even standard jims are suprisingly good offroad

Good to know! You don't have a rock lobster then?

Just curious about the use of low gearing for long periods since i'm a complete newbie in 4wheeling!

Thanks,

Thiago

No mate no lobster yet ( on its way )
4wd low is ok to use just dont use it on road its not good for the drive train

Good to know!

Think i'm gonna go for 235s...

Thanks reaper!

cheers

With 235's off road will require a'lot of clutch slipping. A rocklobster not only gives more torque but also engine braking.

Hi supergaz,

To be honest, i rarely use 1st and 2nd gears when in Low range. The 3rd becames the 1st. So i thought that with 235s i could use 1st and 2nd when in Low and that will be the same... I don't do climbing, only hilly roads eventually. What do you think?

Thanks

Not sure with a VVT model, or if the following would help as it is for upto 05 models.
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-low...earset/prod_466.html

215's would be a far better option, also 235's will require arch trimming.

arch trimming even with 2.5" suspension lift plus 2" body lift?

Thanks a lot for your opinion on tyres. These gears do not fit mine. Also, i'm trying to quit spending more money on this toy!

I've had to trim with 4.5" suspension lift and 2" body lift. My tyres are 235/75/15 special tracs so will measure slightly more being a remould.