Best NZ tyres for a Jimny!

[Big Jim]

I know this is going to polarize people's opinions but I'm new to this and want to try and purchase the right tyres the first time!

I have a 2000 Jimny with a 3" suspension lift (no body lift) and soon custom front & rear bars (work in progress).

I'm pretty sure Kumho KL71's are the ticket for NZ's terrain (mud, dirt, riverbed & seal).

It's the size that has me stumped - I was going to go for 31's but I know that some people think they're too big and regret going that large (yes, that might sound crazy but it's true).

So... which size:
205/75
215/75
225/75
31"?

Especially keen to hear from anyone who has flip/floped back and forth after going "too large".

Loving the nz forum

[nstacey]

If you are in Wellington I have some 225/75/16 on Suzuki rims you could try on if you want. They are about 29.5 inches tall.

[Big Jim]

Thanks for the reply hard yakka but I'm in chch. How do you find those anyway?

[lincooln]

I have some 225-75 r16's on my Vitara, as said before they measure 29.5". They rub a bit on articulation and so on, nothing major. But mine is standard height etc. I would say they would be too big for a Jimny. A club member has one and has 28" tyres. Not sure on the metric side of things. with a 50mm suspension lift (from memory) and they seem alright.

Off sets on wheels will play a big part too. Good luck