off-road tyres for 2021 jimny
Posted: Tue 27 Dec, 2022 9:38 pm
Hi, my new Jimny has a 2 inch lift and standard road tyres. I'm wondering whether I should keep the standard size for off-road tyres or go up one size? Opinions?
The 2" lift isn't relevant - It only changes the rest point of the suspension, not the range of motion, so when the suspension flexes the tyres can (and do) still move into the same positions they could before the lift was fitted.
215 75 15 is the tallest legal tyre you can fit - it's 28" tall. It will cause minimal issues with gearing or handling.
Expect the car to feel slower and drive "heavier" , and braking performance will be reduced. Also, cabin noise will increase, and wet grip won't be as good on road.
Like everything, it's a compromise. The more aggressive the tread pattern, the better it will perform in most off road conditions but road performance will be eroded.