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Am looking at some 30x9.5R15 but was just thinking what is the minimum mods needed to get 31's under without rubbing. I'm already running a +2" bodylift and trimmed arches. Cheers guys

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Just saw some reasonably priced 16" rims on TM w? a Suzuki stud pattern so was wondering if anybody's run a 245/75R16 tyre on a Escudo/Vitara. They seem a popular upgrade on later model Grand Vitaras and on some Sidekick Sports but couldn't find anyone running them on a normal Escudo. I imagine they'd need similar mods to fit as 31's but they're a touch narrower so would be better on gravel roads

It's a nice simple mod as you can use the factory offset rims and not have to worry too much about guard rubbing. 245's are not as good on sand though...

churchill wrote:It's a nice simple mod as you can use the factory offset rims and not have to worry too much about guard rubbing

Are you referring to 30's or 31's?
Thanks

Sorry, 245/75/R16.

I had 31s on my 3 door Escudo on 15x8 rims with -19 offset. It had a two inch body lift and a two and a half inch suspension lift.

No rubbing issues.

jimmyf8 wrote:I had 31s on my 3 door Escudo on 15x8 rims with -19 offset. It had a two inch body lift and a two and a half inch suspension lift.

No rubbing issues.

That seems like a pretty wide offset vs what i've been seeing on forums before (researching to buy an Escudo). Do you have a pic? I like that fitment on my L300, curious about it on the Escudo

jimmyf8 wrote:I had 31s on my 3 door Escudo on 15x8 rims with -19 offset. It had a two inch body lift and a two and a half inch suspension lift.

No rubbing issues.

Cool, and how did you find the gearing? Did you lose much 'get up and go' ????? (Or braking for that matter?)

Crawlerer79 wrote:

jimmyf8 wrote:I had 31s on my 3 door Escudo on 15x8 rims with -19 offset. It had a two inch body lift and a two and a half inch suspension lift.

No rubbing issues.

Cool, and how did you find the gearing? Did you lose much 'get up and go' ????? (Or braking for that matter?)

I found the gearing alright. They aren't fast anyway so it didn't bother me but it affected it a little. I also had an Escudo with a 3 inch suspension lift with 15x8 -19 rims and 30's. I preferred this set up mainly because I dislike body lifts.

Here are some photos of the 2 inch body lift and 2.5 inch suspension setup.

And this is my 3 inch suspension lift setup.

Both of those are sweet, making me reconsider the search for a LWB model

Like the stance on those to above

well done both of you