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Post by deadmeat on Jul 29, 2008 15:04:47 GMT 11
hey , I'm new to this forum and 4wding.
So yeah i got a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn SWB 3.2 petrol and i was wondering what size tyres and rims to get as a spare set for when i decide to go for a play in the mud.
I'm interested to know what size tyre and rim combination i could go to without the need for a suspension/body lift?
And any other tips that might help would be appreciated.
Cheers ,
Cam
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Post by geeves on Jul 29, 2008 16:29:51 GMT 11
Where are you?
Its hard to fit 15 inch rims to that model Some steels fit but the offset has to be just right to get round the bigger disks so I would be tempted to stay on a 16x7 or 16x8 rim. Ideal size to start on is 265/70/16 which will go on no issues and give reasonable clearance Not sure if the 265/75/16 will fit a std truck without a little rubbing.
If your new to 4wding I would be reluctant to tell you to buy new tyres and rims before you know you enjoy 4wding. New tyres and rims will set you back 1500+ and be worth half that once you leave the tyre shop. Second hand on trade me etc you can get half worn tyres on rims for 400ish but better still if you go to a club they will generaly let you on shiney trips on road tyres and teach you the tricks of the trade at the same time. Its actualy easier and safer to learn the nessecsaries on road tyres because of the poorer grip ie failed accent on a 20 deg slope is scary enough If your on muds it would be a 40 deg slope and further from the bottom. Someone might even be able to lend a set of tyres for your first real outing.
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Post by deadmeat on Jul 30, 2008 8:58:48 GMT 11
cheers, by new to four wheel driving what i meant was i havent really got into the serious side of of it yet, ive blasted around thompsons track and otherplaces on road tyres and had a hell of a lot of fun, just got a bit sick of getting stuck and sliding around like im on ice... wondering what i can do to get some more traction
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Post by geeves on Jul 30, 2008 11:27:40 GMT 11
From Thompsons track Im guessing you live somewhere near Matamata. Fitting muds in the size above will make a huge difference to your enjoyment.
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Post by deadmeat on Aug 13, 2008 9:26:53 GMT 11
How hard would it be to fit 15inch rims onto my bighorn?
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Post by geeves on Aug 13, 2008 13:59:48 GMT 11
steel rims will fit but the offset is critical on the 3.1. Search for threads on the subject. These days the cost of tyres for 16 inch rims isnt much different to the 15s unless you want something very big The 2 tyres mentioned above give a 31 and 32 inch equivalent size.
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Post by deadmeat on Aug 21, 2008 9:01:45 GMT 11
sweet i had a look around for related posts but, cant seem to find any that specify a minimum offset id need to fit 15 inch rims. Surely someone on here must know. the reason i ask is, on trademe there are a lot of 15 inch rims but very few 16s.
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