evening everyone!
i went down to my local p&p today at matchams. cracking day out, loads of mud, water and general chaos going on. However i have come to the conclusion that i need bigger tyres, ive already got the VL to allow the flex so maybe some 31's?
basically, going after the land rover guys running 35's (or about that) my little tyres got me bogged down. Both diffs and the fuel tank ground out and i had to be winched out. twas my own fault really, i tried to stay on top of the ruts but slipped in and ground out.
Is anyone aware of either a second hand set going or any good deals going on a new set?
cheers
Need bigger tyres
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suzukisteve
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Need bigger tyres
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suzukisteve
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Re: Need bigger tyres
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twiss
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Re: Need bigger tyres
I'm on 31s now and I didn't get stuck at all today 
I'm on a 2.5-3" lift with no VL
I'm on a 2.5-3" lift with no VL
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Need bigger tyres
I was out on a tyre test today!
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
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suzukisteve
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Re: Need bigger tyres
what have you done with your old tyres dude? are they up for sale?
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Ladaman
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Re: Need bigger tyres
And the verdict is???dan_2k_uk wrote:I was out on a tyre test today!
Looks like you need to update your signature now Dan.
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Ignis Sport 1.5 16V; Jimny gearbox, 410 transfer box; 5.125:1 Vitara diffs; rear Lockright, Rob Storr full float rear axle, rear discs, YJ springs, virtual lift, 31" Grizzly Claws, beadlock rims, +50mm LR arches, LED rear lights, LED roof spots, bucket seats, Luke harnesses, internal cage
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Need bigger tyres
Signature is well out of date anyway!
The old tyres were shotgunned by Scotties dad Steve.
Need to see what happens. There are a few people asking me about them!
The old tyres were shotgunned by Scotties dad Steve.
Need to see what happens. There are a few people asking me about them!
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Need bigger tyres
Oh and the verdict on the tyres is....
* Tyres good
* Arches too small
* Very little rubbing
More testing required.
* Tyres good
* Arches too small
* Very little rubbing
More testing required.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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suzukisteve
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