Have done a two inch lift now what size tyres

Submitted by jeffh on

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Hi, i have done a 2" suspention lift and i am now wondering what the best tyres are at the moment i have got 225/75/R15 green way machos.

What is the biggest tyre available and is this the best way to go?

Many thanks

tom

Tyred Out

Submitted by assassin on

Cooper discoverer STT are a good tyre at a reasonable price, they last well on road with mine lasting over 60,000 miles and still in good condition.
These are good in mud, water, and over rocky terrain.
Been down the road of remoulds, it works out cheaper in the long run to buy a good tyre to begin with, these are a reinforced tyre and to date i have had no punctures unlike the remoulds.

would these bolt straight on

Submitted by jeffh on

would these bolt straight on or would i need arch modification and wheel spacers,
its a 96 sporty to
tom

brackets

Submitted by bravo669 on

i fitted some 235/75/r15 grizzly claws but i havnt got a suspension lift. so in order to be able to turn corners again (!)i had to take the front mudguards off and the brackets aswell. but because you've had a suspension lift it might not apply.

bravo669 mean and green....
Preg Nato green Sportrak Riviera 1.6 ELXi
235/75/R15 Grizzly Claws.

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bravo669 mean and green....
Preg Nato green Sportrak Riviera 1.6 ELXi
235/75/R15 Grizzly Claws.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5286169235

Larger wheels and tyre will

Submitted by Kenari on

Larger wheels and tyre will affect the overall gearing and thus your speedo and odo display.

Go to

http://www.alloywheels.com/TyreCalc.asp

and work out what is feasible.

With a larger rolling radius your engine may not be able to "pull" your vehicle uphill or underload unless you are prepared to do a LOT more gear shifting to keep the engine "on cam."

If you go seriously large without changing the diff ratio you may never get out of third gear...however if you live on the Fens then this may not be an issue and your fuel consuption should improve once you get a cruising speed that the engine can maintain with the original gearing and new tyre/wheel combination.

Also be aware that larger wheels and tyres will alter the handling/grip as well as the ride partly due to the increased air cushion you will be riding on, and partly due to the increase in unsprung weight.

You may also require a change of dampers a longer stroke and softer setting, adjustables would be a good move then you can tune things to your preference to get back a comfortable ride.