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| Author: | Marn [ Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | SJ80 wheels |
Hi all. I have a 1997 sj80 that i purchased with no wheels. I borrowed a set of 15 inch vitara wheels to try to get it rolling but they foul on the front brake calipers. I need to buy some new wheels soon so my question is what size rims did they come out with and what would be a larger tyre (but not too large) to put on it? BFGs are on sale at the moment buy3 get fourth free. I was thinking of 235/75/16?? 1.3 GTi motor doing the turning. So my question is what size and offset rims would suit this vehicle? Thanks! |
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| Author: | ZUZUKI [ Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
The original wheels were 5.5" x 15" Steel, with round holes. these wheels were also fitted to Jinmys. Earlier Sierras had a 'Sunrasia' style spoked steel 5.5" x15" wheels - these also fit a SJ80. Virara's also had 5.5' X 15 steels - some with round holes but most with a 'teardrop' shape hole. These Vitara rims have less offset, due to the design limitations of the IFS. 235/75R15 is too wide for these 5.5" rims, 6" to 7" is approved fitment. The widest tyre on the original 5.5" is 215, so 215/75R15 at 703mm O.D. (27.7") is a possibility, but on the small side. 235/75R16 is a rare (non-existent?) size. 235/75R15 is a good size on an otherwise stock Sierra as it fits ok & doesn't stuff the gearing too much - this works out at 734mm O.D, or almost 29", but you need to fine wider than stock rims. A 16" equivalent O.D. is 235/70R16. 225/75R16 is a more common size, but getting bigger at 744mm O.D. Some people have run SQ series (1998-2005) Grand Vitara 7" x 16" wheels - available in steel or at least 5 designs of alloys. These seem to fit ok, but I'm not sure if a coily control arm is in the same spot as a W/T leaf. There are legality issues to keep in mind also - check with a RWC tester or tyre store - there are limits to track increase & O.D. compared to what's on the tyre placard. Rgs, Michael |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
A small correction Michael, The factory wheels for a SJ80 are the round hole vitara type. Coil sierras use the same offset at Vitara (25P). Jimny use a variant of the leaf sierra wheel but with 5P offset rather than 10P offset on the leaf sierra. Marn, perhaps post a photo of the actual rims you have and the car- Vitara rims should not foul the callipers on a SJ80. Otherwise Marn, everything posted is perfectly accurate. |
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| Author: | Marn [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
Ok thanks i will try and grab a photo. They are vitara rims that are 15 inch and the tyre plackard says 15 inch as standard, yet they are fouling on the calipers. I wonder if the PO has fitted some sort of larger brakes? |
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| Author: | jdk81 [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
Has it got vented rotors etc? maybe someone installed the later LWB vit brakes. |
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| Author: | Marn [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
it does have auto hubs that i believe are from a vit so the brakes are a possibility. Im guessing they are larger? |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
They still clear vitara 15” rims unless someone has swapped in 2.0litre vitara brakes which will require funky caliper spacers that aren’t off the shelf items. |
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| Author: | Marn [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
Yes they are ventilated rotors. I cant upload pics as the file is too big, but it looks like i am going to have to go with the 16 inchers. Thanks everyone |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
It’s impossible to assist more without photos. I have ventilated rotors on my Sierra and they absolutely clear all 15” rims. As I’ve pointed out, ventilated rotors from a 2.0 litre vitara aren’t a bolt in and will require custom work as machined spacers are required. 16” rims are generally an inferior choice on a Sierra (especially in small sizes) due to high tyre load ratings and reduced sidewall flexibility. |
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| Author: | Marn [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
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| Author: | Marn [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
sent it too myself as a smaller email then it let me post it |
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| Author: | Marn [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
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| Author: | Marn [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
ok got this picture thing sorted |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SJ80 wheels |
Yep, they look like SQ or GV calipers to me. Weird. |
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