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Most extreme 215/75r15 Tyre?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:40 am
by alien
Hey all
Looking for an answer to this toughy... the uncle's jimny needs new rubber - and theres no chance of any lift work to be done, so we're thinking going up a touch in tyre size from the 205/70r15's that come stock... however the biggest issue is finding a decent tread pattern for mud/rock work... none of the suppliers that come to my mind make anything anywhere near that size!
So - fire away - whats everyones thoughts on good mud/rock tyres in a 215/75r15?
Re: Most extreme 215/75r15 Tyre?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:58 am
by Struth
alien wrote:Hey all
Looking for an answer to this toughy... the uncle's jimny needs new rubber - and theres no chance of any lift work to be done, so we're thinking going up a touch in tyre size from the 205/70r15's that come stock... however the biggest issue is finding a decent tread pattern for mud/rock work... none of the suppliers that come to my mind make anything anywhere near that size!
So - fire away - whats everyones thoughts on good mud/rock tyres in a 215/75r15?
Please explain for us old dumb asses, how many inches is that
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:02 am
by chimpboy
It's a mighty 27.7x8.5!
You'll want to make the leap to 29" tyres I reckon, that is the first size where decent ranges start to kick in. And a good size for a jimny.
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:13 am
by alien
almost impossible to fit a 29 to a jimny without some sort of lift or guard chopping though - and he has no budget for that (as well as his wife driving it as a DD).
I told you it was a tough one =)
Edit:
Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor available in 225/75r15:
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:26 am
by kirstyandgrace
I have BFG mud terrain in the 215/75/15 size on my sierra.
They measure just a touch over 27' with 15psi.
There are probably better tyres for each situation, but I find them a good compromise.
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:35 am
by alien
Nice - BFG KM2's come in a 215/75 =)
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:46 am
by kirstyandgrace
I have the KM version, not the KM2.
A mate has a 2008 Jimny with these tyres and is quite happy with them.
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:44 pm
by Ryano
215/75R15:
BFG KM2
Maxxis 753 (6PR Tyre)
Hankook RT03
I'll have a dig and see what else I can find.
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:57 pm
by alien
thanky Ryan!!
Can you edit your post to add your current pricing on these?
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:01 pm
by lordviper556
im looking @ getting a set of the bfg km in a 215/75/15 on my jimmy. prices would be good
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:18 pm
by ISUZUROVER
alien wrote:thanky Ryan!!
Can you edit your post to add your current pricing on these?
Just PM or phone Ryan for prices. He can ship tyres to Perth for reasonable prices.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:33 pm
by bogged
ISUZUROVER wrote:alien wrote:thanky Ryan!!
Can you edit your post to add your current pricing on these?
Just PM or phone Ryan for prices. He can ship tyres to Perth for reasonable prices.
Yep, hes just a short phone call away... great bloke to deal with.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:53 pm
by alien
Yeah i ordered my Simex ET's from him =) I was hoping for pricing here for the benefit of everyone (and perhaps Ryan too).