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Vehicle & Technical => Suzuki => Topic started by: Maxeh on October 30, 2005, 17:32:50

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: Maxeh on October 30, 2005, 17:32:50

Right im after some new tyres but im not too sure what would suit me best.

Ive got a budget of about 200-300 quid, going to be doing some offroading but they need to be good for day to day use too.
Im also a sucker for looks, so as wide as possible please  :D  
My rims are just the standard Suzuki pepperpots (15s I think)

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: tdci bob on October 30, 2005, 18:43:38

im ordering me some new tires for my sj in the morning. gonna get some 205/80/15 green way macho's
Go to www.tyresdirect.uk.com for prices. 8)

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: Maxeh on October 30, 2005, 19:44:52

Thanks for the link mate.
I can get away with 215/100R15 without any modifications cant I, and using the same rim?

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: rollazuki on October 30, 2005, 20:10:52

Get a 2 inch or thereabouts lift kit, a set of grand vitara steel wheels, and then You have the pick of Landrover size tyres(cheap as chips and loads of choice)(ie 16x7 wheel size)

Ive found Colway MT to be the best all rounder by far, dont get anything too extreme if you are gonna use on the road regularly.




I cant see any reason why the 215 tyres wouldnt fit, just make sure they dont hit the front bumper support bar(if they do, cut a bit off)

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: Popeye on October 30, 2005, 22:16:35

I had a set of 215/15 on my standard 410 ,then with a 2.5" lift I had 205/16 with LWB GV rims and 30mm spacers. Have a look at my gallery whadden (215/15's) stibbertoft (205/16's)

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: Maxeh on October 30, 2005, 22:58:48

Cheers for the pics mate.  The 205/16's look wider though  :?:
So whats the widest tyres i can get away with?

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: Popeye on October 30, 2005, 23:05:26

I've only run those 2 sizes on my 410, the 205/16's were big enough for my bog standerd engine,carb 410 .

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: Maxeh on October 30, 2005, 23:11:44

Is there a noticable difference looks wise from 205/15s to 215/15s?

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: Popeye on October 30, 2005, 23:21:24

the 215/15 should be about an 1.5" taller than the 205/15 but that's only the casing size the deeper the tread size the taller the tyre.  My 205/16's should be 28.9" but measured a true 30.5" when mounted on the rim they are a diamond pattern with I think it was 20mm of tread when new.

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: tdci bob on October 31, 2005, 20:32:48

ive ordered some 205/75/15 macho's. with a 2" lift an 32mm spacers.  8)

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: robbie on October 31, 2005, 22:21:51

I have some 7" alloys for sale if you are interested..... We were going to put them on the SJ but the old rust got the better of it and we now have a '90

Title: Need new tyres for the SJ!
Post by: minchoffroad on November 01, 2005, 19:28:56

i got some tires and rims for sale cheap it is all 5 but the only problem might be shipping :( .  they are already balanced and ready for the trail. :lol: so if interested hit me up.  i have pics of them in my before build.

Title: tires
Post by: Mad_on_Suzuki_jeeps on November 10, 2005, 15:20:29

If i was you i would buy Colway mud terrian tires bacause there go on road and off-road.