Suzuki Jimny Mud Tyres

[obansam]

Has anyone fitted mud tyres to a Jimny? I'm looking to purchase a 2009 Jimny for the sole purpose of off roading. I've only found A/T tyres so far, which are probably ok, but would prefer M/T's.

I've heard of 16" rims been used instead of the stock 15"s, anyone done this? and is this likely to cause any steering shake/wobble? I've seen plenty of references online to steering issues.

Cheers

[Swamped]

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With your truck it depends on how modded or not you'll go. A mates jimny is running 32in sirocco's (simex copy). Jimnys seem to be a bit weaker than the sj's but still very capable. Lots of trick bits for em outta europe.

[zukmeista]

Please give more info. What is your budget, what sort of 4-wheeling do you want to do?

[Nz Zuki]

Hi. I've oh some 215 75 15 mudtyres forsale on trademe. Would fit nice on a stock jimny
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =511350930

[obansam]

Not sure where to update profile. I'm from Hamilton.
I've mainly being doing simple tag-a-long trips in our 2006 Terios, but having low ratio would open a few more runs that I haven't being able to do.

Hadn't really thought about mods, but I'll start with some decent tyres and see how the Jimny performs. Depending on how capable it is a rear diff lock seems like a reasonable addition.

[snotgoblin]

I am picking you want to keep your Zuk road legal too?

I am fairly sure most of the suspension lifts that worked for the coil sprung SJ fit the Jimny no problems.

They are great little trucks - on of the most capable off roaders you can get of the showroom floor.

enjoy

[zukmeista]

No, the SJ80 Samurai's have a front strut/spring setup, and Jimny's have a seperate coil and shock. 215/75/15 tyres would be a perfect fit for a standard Jimny. I would recommend driving the vehicle for a while before fitting a locker, they have a tendency to get you in sticky situations

[obansam]

Thanks for the advice and yes, want to keep it road legal. Just got to get a Jimny now! Proving to be a little more difficult that I thought, last one got sold before I could look at it.

Any thoughts on Maxxis Trepador (M8060) tyres? 205/70R15

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLight-T ... pador.aspx

[zukmeista]

Thanks for the advice and yes, want to keep it road legal. Just got to get a Jimny now! Proving to be a little more difficult that I thought, last one got sold before I could look at it.

Any thoughts on Maxxis Trepador (M8060) tyres? 205/70R15

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLight-T ... pador.aspx

I would go for a set of 215/75/15 tyres, the standard 205's look tiny

[Dave1972]

Bridgestone does the Dueler MT in 215/75 R15. I have them on my 2009 Jimny with a 2 inch lift and am pretty happy with them. You will have to take a file to the front bumper though as they do catch a bit, but all good after filing away a few millimetres of plastic.