30 tyres

[mele]

just wondering if the pressure of 30 inch or 33 inch tyres is going to affect the cars performance or damage it

i also put the suspension post on but thought i'd get new larger tyres on first.


thanks mele

[elgordomuygrande]

performance: yes larger tyres affect performance, you'll actually get a longer overall driveline gearing. How much this alters your ride ... swapped the 215/75 on mine for 31's and the only thing I noticed was in 5th on max speed. had more trouble with driveline vibes after suspension lift in order to fit the rubber...

damage : almost all forces on mountings and joints will be larger , but then again, keeping the increase in diameter relatively mild it won't be a problem on the steering and suspension becaus they're over engineered and can take a beating!!


easiest way IMHO is 31's and a body lift although you only gain bottom height by the increased tire diameter. just what you're up to....

[HeathGQ]

First off.... welcome.

1) recommend 30"..... it's better for the strain on things like CV's etc.

Its a funny thing, like chicken or the egg thing ---- tyres, suspension, tyres, suspension??? I reckon its something you have to do together. The bigger the tyres, more lift to use em properly, and vice versa.

All depends on what you want I guess...

[inka]

go lift first tyres wont fit if you dont
running 31" extreme trekker under 2" spring lift all good but no lift no fit tyre