zooky08 wrote:
i have the exactly the same setup as scales but hate the gearing
so let me just quarter back this bitch for a second, you went from standard hoops to 215s and you can notice the gearing is shit......
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| Author: | weazilyd [ Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Jimny Tyre Choices |
Hey Guys Just wanted to ask a question. Ive got a 2012 Jimny and want to know whats the biggest size tyres i cud put on without doing the chop? I'll be installing at least a 3" lift. Ive scrolled forum but everyone does the suzuki chop, i want to avoid this since the rig is new. Cheers for any help. Wes |
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| Author: | Mike57 [ Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Its not chopping but gearing that is the limiting factor. 215/75/15 is the largest size you would want to go with stock gearing. These also fit without any modifications to bodywork with just a 40mm lift. |
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| Author: | alien [ Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
my cousin runs 215/75r15 BFG KM2 with ZERO lift and no scrubbing... there was a little at the start at the rear of the front guard, but it self-cleared after a while =) mike57 is correct though - past a 215/75 you'll need to address gearing... and that's not cheap in a jimny. |
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| Author: | monley [ Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
205/75 r15 in a new model jimny... Unless you have a bullbar.. |
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| Author: | weazilyd [ Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Ordering an xrox when im next down in Perth. Ill get the reduction gears once decide on tyres. Reason didnt want to chop is I'm not very handy with a jigsaw and i'll probs bodge it up. Might just take to panel beater haha |
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| Author: | Scales [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
i got 215s and no gearing and loving it. 3" lift arb bar |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
i have the exactly the same setup as scales but hate the gearing |
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| Author: | joel [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
zooky08 wrote: i have the exactly the same setup as scales but hate the gearing so let me just quarter back this bitch for a second, you went from standard hoops to 215s and you can notice the gearing is shit......
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
joel wrote: zooky08 wrote: i have the exactly the same setup as scales but hate the gearing so let me just quarter back this bitch for a second, you went from standard hoops to 215s and you can notice the gearing is shit...... jimny gearing is shit to start with 
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| Author: | joel [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
zooky08 wrote: joel wrote: zooky08 wrote: i have the exactly the same setup as scales but hate the gearing so let me just quarter back this bitch for a second, you went from standard hoops to 215s and you can notice the gearing is shit...... jimny gearing is shit to start with i think your to sensitive to gearing, wait till those huuuuuuuuuge tires wear down 0.0002566963* mm and the gearing will be fine 
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| Author: | smiffkid [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
I'm running 31s with standard gearing and my car doesn seem to have a problem with gearing unless drivin over big rocks. With m13 u will get away with 235s with out to much drama |
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| Author: | smiffkid [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
I'm running 31s with standard gearing and my car doesn seem to have a problem with gearing unless drivin over big rocks. With m13 u will get away with 235s with out to much drama |
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| Author: | zukenutter [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Everyone has gone gearing crazy but in reality and as drewmouli said 235s and standard gearing are quite drive able in most situations. I used to tow 400kg with standard gears and 235s, just need a bit more patience. That said I love having adjusted gears. Poor clutch technique/habits off road will see an early clutch death though. |
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| Author: | jordan [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
im running 225/75/15 tyres on my jimny no lift atm ....... rubs when in hard off road driving the gearing mod's you guys have done to ya jimny how much does it cost ? trying to go up big sand dunes in low range .....wasnt cutting it :/ im gonna go m18vvt befor gearing tho |
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| Author: | monley [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
jordan wrote: im running 225/75/15 tyres on my jimny no lift atm ....... rubs when in hard off road driving the gearing mod's you guys have done to ya jimny how much does it cost ? trying to go up big sand dunes in low range .....wasnt cutting it :/ im gonna go m18vvt befor gearing tho Pretty much over a 1k for VVT jimny's.... |
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| Author: | weazilyd [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Haha seems like a sensis on 235's, I may even go 31s. I would like to be able to get around white hills tho for those who know where it is in WA as i like to chase mulloway there when i get a chance to fish all night. |
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| Author: | monley [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
weazilyd wrote: Haha seems like a sensis on 235's, I may even go 31s. I would like to be able to get around white hills tho for those who know where it is in WA as i like to chase mulloway there when i get a chance to fish all night. White hills is about 10mins away from my house 
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| Author: | BertZook [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
zooky08 wrote: joel wrote: zooky08 wrote: i have the exactly the same setup as scales but hate the gearing so let me just quarter back this bitch for a second, you went from standard hoops to 215s and you can notice the gearing is shit...... jimny gearing is shit to start with I got 215's too.... normal day to day driving is not bad at all.... yes, I felt bit lost of gearing but meh nothing to really worry about in low range got no problem either, only when going downhills.... now thats gearing shit for me |
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| Author: | weazilyd [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Haha damn u Monley! Wish i lived that close id hav more time to fish. Howd ur zook go on the fine sand when you had 235's? |
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| Author: | monley [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
weazilyd wrote: Haha damn u Monley! Wish i lived that close id hav more time to fish. Howd ur zook go on the fine sand when you had 235's? 235s and no gearing in the sand was great. I had a very usable rev range 
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| Author: | jonno_racing [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
going from. gti zook with 6.5s to g13bb Jim on 215s I can tell you the Jim is very under powered/geard. however I have just changed my driving style to suit. |
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| Author: | weazilyd [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Hmmm might go some 235's and just drive to suit haha |
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| Author: | joel [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
zukenutter wrote: Everyone has gone gearing crazy but in reality and as drewmouli said 235s and standard gearing are quite drive able in most situations. I used to tow 400kg with standard gears and 235s, just need a bit more patience. That said I love having adjusted gears. Poor clutch technique/habits off road will see an early clutch death though. agreed |
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| Author: | ZookFan [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
zooky08 wrote: joel wrote: zooky08 wrote: i have the exactly the same setup as scales but hate the gearing so let me just quarter back this bitch for a second, you went from standard hoops to 215s and you can notice the gearing is shit...... jimny gearing is shit to start with Geared taller than a sierra???  but they have more power and torque.. wouldn't that make up for the gearing??
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
No. In short, adding power and torque doesn't compensate for incorrect gearing. Only cruiser/patrol owners think that. Steve. |
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| Author: | jimny2011 [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Hi, I have a 2011 Jimny in Auto. If i was to get a 2inch lift could i fit 31's? I am new to 4wd please be gentle 
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| Author: | squibby [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Mate it's easy to deduce the two general opinions from posts above 1) 215's with a modest lift won't rub at all and is recommended by a few, including myself. This is the legal option and doesn't require engineering certification in NSW might I add. Haven't driven a jimny with 235's, but I know my M13 with 215's and some extra weight (winch bars etc) was only just 'adequate' 2) 235's - rubs a little off road, but a few reckon the stock jimny and gearing is ok with this. - Not legal unless you get it engineered and either sort out the mild scrubbing issues or hope your engineer doesn't notice that it can scrub. Visually, 235's look awesome on a jimny compared to 215's. So take your pick, but if 235's scrub, then in my book option 2 is not that great tbh, and 31's is gonna need careful thought. |
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| Author: | monley [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
I wouldn't want to run 31s on a New jimny auto. They are not very strong.... |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
31zook's jimny when it was stock, had terrible gearing haha. |
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| Author: | jimny2011 [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jimny Tyre Choices |
Much appreciated I didnt realise that 235's need engineering as my second choise was the 235 bighorne maxxis. Is there any particular 2" lift kit that you would reccomend? I really dont want to be getting blue slips and engineering certificates for and mods |
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