Picked up my tyres today ~ NOW WITH PICTURE!!
Picked up my tyres today ~ NOW WITH PICTURE!!
A few weeks ago I saw some alloys with some BIG tyres on ebay...they cost me £40
I removed the tyres and sold them on ebay for £55 so good times so far
Saw some BFG Muds on ebay but I'm out of town when the auction ends so I sent a message and did a deal...£216. The auction stated
"4 x BF GoodRich OffRoad Tyres and wheels as new, came off my Suzuki SJ400. Tyres have been used for approx 1hr from new. My offroader would not fit on its trailer with it's wheels on it so these were used for transporting it on its trailer between events only"
Jordi you'll be proud of me... traveled 290 miles to collect!!
Had the BFGs put on the alloys today and fitted to the SJ...and it looks AWESOME!!! They are 235/75x15 so the anus has gone up an inch or so. I had to exercise the grinder on the front cross-member so that the bigger tyres didnt catch but having driven back from the workshop I realised I will need to trim the bumper too...something to chase tomorrow
I reckon 235/75s are probably as big as you can go without a lift of some sort...I guess it depends on what the springs are like...
So..I am £306 up the road with the BFGs & Alloys including fuel to collect and removal and fitting of tyres and sale of bigger tyres
THE GOOD NEWS is I have the bits I don't need to put on ebay
2 x 195/80x15 Cooper Discovery A/T with lots of tread on 5.5" white 8-spokes
2 x 195/80x15 Goodyear Wrangler with lots of tread on 5.5" white 8-spokes
4 x steel wheels that I think are 6"...they measure 7" outside rim to inside rim. There is no stamp on them
4 x 30mm spacers with nuts
Once I have sold these bits I reckon that the over all cost for my 'new' wheels and tyres will represent rather good value for money
Sometimes I just love ebay...
I removed the tyres and sold them on ebay for £55 so good times so far
Saw some BFG Muds on ebay but I'm out of town when the auction ends so I sent a message and did a deal...£216. The auction stated
"4 x BF GoodRich OffRoad Tyres and wheels as new, came off my Suzuki SJ400. Tyres have been used for approx 1hr from new. My offroader would not fit on its trailer with it's wheels on it so these were used for transporting it on its trailer between events only"
Jordi you'll be proud of me... traveled 290 miles to collect!!
Had the BFGs put on the alloys today and fitted to the SJ...and it looks AWESOME!!! They are 235/75x15 so the anus has gone up an inch or so. I had to exercise the grinder on the front cross-member so that the bigger tyres didnt catch but having driven back from the workshop I realised I will need to trim the bumper too...something to chase tomorrow
I reckon 235/75s are probably as big as you can go without a lift of some sort...I guess it depends on what the springs are like...
So..I am £306 up the road with the BFGs & Alloys including fuel to collect and removal and fitting of tyres and sale of bigger tyres
THE GOOD NEWS is I have the bits I don't need to put on ebay
2 x 195/80x15 Cooper Discovery A/T with lots of tread on 5.5" white 8-spokes
2 x 195/80x15 Goodyear Wrangler with lots of tread on 5.5" white 8-spokes
4 x steel wheels that I think are 6"...they measure 7" outside rim to inside rim. There is no stamp on them
4 x 30mm spacers with nuts
Once I have sold these bits I reckon that the over all cost for my 'new' wheels and tyres will represent rather good value for money
Sometimes I just love ebay...
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Re: Picked up my tyres today
It's not a question of how much you spend on your suzuki, but when your money will run out
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Now we're talking! 290 miles for tyres!
I got my last lot couriered up from from Mike for £40. A lot cheaper than fuel. But, hats off bud. Some serious Suzuki mileage.
Now get some pics up!
I got my last lot couriered up from from Mike for £40. A lot cheaper than fuel. But, hats off bud. Some serious Suzuki mileage.
Now get some pics up!
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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BTW, Julys mileage is gonna mega! All IN the Zuk!
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I know...I know...didn't have time to take any snaps. I'l try sort it tomorrow. This is my '87 SJ I owned from new and - even though its a bit sad - I'm trying to sort a similar look
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Jordi wrote:Now we're talking! 290 miles for tyres!
I got my last lot couriered up from from Mike for £40. A lot cheaper than fuel. But, hats off bud. Some serious Suzuki mileage.
Now get some pics up!
Went in the VeeDub diesel...£35 in fuel 5.5 hours there and back
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Don't think anyone is close to my dunstable, guildford, scunthorpe trip yet. And july will be 700mile in a weekend in the Zuk!
ON MY NEW 33s!!!!!!!
ON MY NEW 33s!!!!!!!
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haha i wouldnt trust my zuk on a 70mile round trip lol
and my veedub does 16mpg :(
and my veedub does 16mpg :(
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Re: Picked up my tyres today
Was looking at those new tyres. Energy rating is F. Worst is G.
Trusting my Zuk a lot more these days. I can't wait till the next time i'm out in it, going anywhere!
Trusting my Zuk a lot more these days. I can't wait till the next time i'm out in it, going anywhere!
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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