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northernbeaches
Joined: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:00 pm Posts: 40 Location: mona vale
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WELL THE SUBJECT SAYS IT ALL, IM RELITIVLY NEW TO 4X4ING AND I HAVE A 99 JIMNY, STOCK, BUT IT GOES WELL OFF ROAD ALREADY, TAKEN IT OFF ROAD ABOUT 15 TIMES NOW AND AM HONING MY SKILLS, BUT IM PRETTY OVER THE ROAD TYRES! SO IM LOOKING TO UPGRADE, THING ID LIKE TO KNOW-
- BEST PLACE TH GET TYRES AT A FAIR PRICE? - WHAT SIZE TO GET WITH A SOCK RIDE HIGHT? -WHAT BRANDS? -PROS N CONS?
ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
CHEERS
MICHAEL
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TheOtherLeft
Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 818 Location: Sydney
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Not sure about size as I don't have a Jimny but for tyre stores I just bought Coopers from Taleb Tyres, which is linked to Tempe Tyres and St George Tyres. They're really cheap and service was good. Doing a Google search has founds lots of positive reviews.
BTW there's no need to shout - caps lock off.
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Lifted and Locked
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Mike57

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Joined: Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:09 am Posts: 1009 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: Suzuki Jimny 2009
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You may get away with 215/75 without a lift, I am not sure as I raised mine first. So without a lift possibly the stock size or 215/75. Any more than this and you are going to need to change the gearing on the Jimny which is expensive. With the 215/75 you are a bit limited in brands. You also need to decide if you want a mud terrain or an all terrain. The choice might depend upon how much bitumen driving you do. The BF Goodrich tyres seem to be a popular choise but I have the Hankook Dynapro MT's and are very happy with these.
Good luck with the Jimny. Plenty of information on this site.
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Bucket

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Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 2191 Location: Vic
Vehicle: SJ50 hardtop!
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northernbeaches wrote: WELL THE SUBJECT SAYS IT ALL, IM RELITIVLY NEW TO 4X4ING AND I HAVE A 99 JIMNY, STOCK, BUT IT GOES WELL OFF ROAD ALREADY, TAKEN IT OFF ROAD ABOUT 15 TIMES NOW AND AM HONING MY SKILLS, BUT IM PRETTY OVER THE ROAD TYRES! SO IM LOOKING TO UPGRADE, THING ID LIKE TO KNOW-
- BEST PLACE TH GET TYRES AT A FAIR PRICE? - WHAT SIZE TO GET WITH A SOCK RIDE HIGHT? -WHAT BRANDS? -PROS N CONS?
ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
CHEERS
MICHAEL If you have time, go past Narrabeen Tyrepower and talk to Tim there. Tell him Alex sent you and he might be able to help you out
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northernbeaches
Joined: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:00 pm Posts: 40 Location: mona vale
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 Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:32 pm |
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TheOtherLeft wrote: Not sure about size as I don't have a Jimny but for tyre stores I just bought Coopers from Taleb Tyres, which is linked to Tempe Tyres and St George Tyres. They're really cheap and service was good. Doing a Google search has founds lots of positive reviews.
BTW there's no need to shout - caps lock off. OF CORSE I NEED TO SHOUT! IM JUST SO EXCITED ABOUT SUZUKIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY SHIT FUCK!!!!! 
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atari4x4

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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34842 Location: East Radelayed
Vehicle: SV420+SV620 Vitara's
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_________________ You're just hating because you don't understand
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northernbeaches
Joined: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:00 pm Posts: 40 Location: mona vale
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atari4x4

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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34842 Location: East Radelayed
Vehicle: SV420+SV620 Vitara's
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_________________ You're just hating because you don't understand
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northernbeaches
Joined: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:00 pm Posts: 40 Location: mona vale
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atari4x4 wrote: STFU
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laurie

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Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:30 pm Posts: 1540 Location: Blackbutt
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my tyre shop would most likely be too far away for you as i live out west i am very happy with my maxxis 753 in 215/75/15
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ZookiMonsta
Joined: Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 1625 Location: Jimboomba
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northernbeaches wrote: WELL THE SUBJECT SAYS IT ALL, IM RELITIVLY NEW TO 4X4ING AND I HAVE A 99 JIMNY, STOCK, BUT IT GOES WELL OFF ROAD ALREADY, TAKEN IT OFF ROAD ABOUT 15 TIMES NOW AND AM HONING MY SKILLS, BUT IM PRETTY OVER THE ROAD TYRES! SO IM LOOKING TO UPGRADE, THING ID LIKE TO KNOW-
- BEST PLACE TH GET TYRES AT A FAIR PRICE? - WHAT SIZE TO GET WITH A SOCK RIDE HIGHT? -WHAT BRANDS? -PROS N CONS?
ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
CHEERS
MICHAEL STOP SHOUTING!!!! 
_________________ Own a weird looking coily sh!tbox!
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skyman
Joined: Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:06 pm Posts: 1328 Location: Yakima, wa (us)
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northernbeaches wrote: STFU
This site isn't like most others, and a little respect (not even a lot) goes along way. You won't get very far here without it. Not only that there is a large of very experienced, helpful members. Shoot, in just a few posts you have Bucket referring you to a shop, he even told you to use his name to help get you better service. Without respect you won't get that kind of help, or any here. You may not need the help now, but when you do need the help or advice, I can guarantee that little bit of respect will be worth it.
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Gough
Joined: Sun May 20, 2012 8:23 am Posts: 71
Vehicle: 99 JLX Suzuki Jimny
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Laurie, would you take the maxxis over bdg's ?
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