Rims & tires for Strada?

[tekgik]

Hello guys!

Im just new here at tsikot. Well this is one of those pinoy sites that is very helpful to us pinoys. A thumbs up for the founders and webmasters!


Here's my Q's?:confused:

I have a '99 strada (endeavour look) all gears are in stock and my tires are oblong! :D

I planning to set-up my truck with a 15x8 rims and a 31x10.5 a/t tires. My tires right now is dunlop grandtrek at2 31x10.5 two fronts are in good shape and the backs are in bad shape. Now my question is this? ive seen stradas that are modified with a "brusco" or "macho" like porma or swampers ba tawag dun? sorry dko alam talaga. I wanted my strada to look like one! with a minimal bite on the pocket :D And important is, if i will fit bigger tires like 33x12.5 do the tires reach my fenders? Do i need a lift kit? Sasayad ba pag liko? or matagtag ba at maingay?
Flood me with suggestions pls because oblong na talaga yung tires ko at balak ko isang bilihan nalang!

Salamat ng marami!

[OTEP]

Tires that are 33" tall will fit your Strada. Here are some things to consider.

WHEELS: You will need new wheels with a different offset (yung medyo naka-usli) to avoid contact on full turns.
SUSPENSION: If you are on a budget, just crank up the front torsion bars by an inch or an inch and a half. Then cut down the upper bumstop to 1/2 or 1/4 its total height to retain ride quality. In the case of woodfire's Strada, all the alignment shims in his front suspension had to be removed to properly realign his truck.

For the rear, you can simply have taller shackles fabricated to level off the look. Ask kimpOy on where his Strada shackles were made.

Btw, Swampers is the common term used to denote Interco Super Swampers. It is a specific brand/model of tire. If you used A/T type tires then it will just be as noisy as your current levels. The suspension will be a bit stiffer after the mods but it was still bearable when I rode in kimpOy's truck. However, I would recommend you stick with 32" tires as they are less expensive and will fit better. Your engine will also not be as strained as when trying to turn 33" tires.

[ekc542000]

Mr.Tekgik,I have a friend na may strada,mod 02,ginawa niya ay pinalitan ang lahat na gulong at wheel niya,american racing ang wheel,15x10 na chrome plated,32x12.50 ang gulong,dunlop at2 din at body lift ng 2 and a half inches.maganda talagang tingnan....

[OTEP]

Yes, a body lift is another alternative for you.

[tekgik]

Originally posted by OTEP
Tires that are 33" tall will fit your Strada. Here are some things to consider.

WHEELS: You will need new wheels with a different offset (yung medyo naka-usli) to avoid contact on full turns.
SUSPENSION: If you are on a budget, just crank up the front torsion bars by an inch or an inch and a half. Then cut down the upper bumstop to 1/2 or 1/4 its total height to retain ride quality. In the case of woodfire's Strada, all the alignment shims in his front suspension had to be removed to properly realign his truck.

For the rear, you can simply have taller shackles fabricated to level off the look. Ask kimpOy on where his Strada shackles were made.

Btw, Swampers is the common term used to denote Interco Super Swampers. It is a specific brand/model of tire. If you used A/T type tires then it will just be as noisy as your current levels. The suspension will be a bit stiffer after the mods but it was still bearable when I rode in kimpOy's truck. However, I would recommend you stick with 32" tires as they are less expensive and will fit better. Your engine will also not be as strained as when trying to turn 33" tires.

Hi OTEP!

how to determine offset, kase pag nasa bilihan ako ang alam lang nila is 15x8 or 15x10, mag offset yan and so on... In technical terms like seen on AWC website yun ba yung -6 or +12?

About the lifting naman san shop maganda mag pa lift? And how much it would cost me?

Swamper is a brand pala! Now i know!

thanks again OTEP!

[OTEP]

Offset nga ata yung -6 to +12. Minsan kasi iba ang terms na gamit nila. Mahirap magsabi kung aling offset ang tama sa Strada. I think you have to actually test fit para malaman mo. Hintay na lang tayo ng mga expert advice mula sa mga hardcore off-roaders. hehehe.

Any suspension shop can crank the torsion bars for you (actually kahit ikaw pwede mong gawin ito). Just make sure may wheel alignment equipment sila. Yung pag-fabricate ng shackles hindi ko alam talaga kung saan. Wala kasing shackles ang ride ko. hehehe.

Check out the Mitsubisbi Tech section ng www.4x4wire.com dahil nandoon ang explanation ng torsion bar cranking.

[tekgik]

Originally posted by ekc542000
Mr.Tekgik,I have a friend na may strada,mod 02,ginawa niya ay pinalitan ang lahat na gulong at wheel niya,american racing ang wheel,15x10 na chrome plated,32x12.50 ang gulong,dunlop at2 din at body lift ng 2 and a half inches.maganda talagang tingnan....

Hi ekc!

Is it ok to ask your friend where did he/she took his/her strada?


thanks!

[tekgik]

Originally posted by OTEP
Offset nga ata yung -6 to +12. Minsan kasi iba ang terms na gamit nila. Mahirap magsabi kung aling offset ang tama sa Strada. I think you have to actually test fit para malaman mo. Hintay na lang tayo ng mga expert advice mula sa mga hardcore off-roaders. hehehe.

Any suspension shop can crank the torsion bars for you (actually kahit ikaw pwede mong gawin ito). Just make sure may wheel alignment equipment sila. Yung pag-fabricate ng shackles hindi ko alam talaga kung saan. Wala kasing shackles ang ride ko. hehehe.

Check out the Mitsubisbi Tech section ng www.4x4wire.com dahil nandoon ang explanation ng torsion bar cranking.

[tekgik]

Originally posted by OTEP
Offset nga ata yung -6 to +12. Minsan kasi iba ang terms na gamit nila. Mahirap magsabi kung aling offset ang tama sa Strada. I think you have to actually test fit para malaman mo. Hintay na lang tayo ng mga expert advice mula sa mga hardcore off-roaders. hehehe.

Any suspension shop can crank the torsion bars for you (actually kahit ikaw pwede mong gawin ito). Just make sure may wheel alignment equipment sila. Yung pag-fabricate ng shackles hindi ko alam talaga kung saan. Wala kasing shackles ang ride ko. hehehe.

Check out the Mitsubisbi Tech section ng www.4x4wire.com dahil nandoon ang explanation ng torsion bar cranking.

hehehe online all the time si mr. OTEP!:D thanks for the links its very helpful!

[ekc542000]

Sir tekgik,may sarili siyang shop.nasa mindanao kami sa butuan.

[notEworthy27]

ask kimpoy or bubbles. They could give you info on how to get your shackles. tama ba guys? if your going to go for 33's big adjustments talaga. What did you mean by endeavor look? Strada ba or endeavor ang ride mo? kasi kung strada, nakalift na yun. endeavors hindi ata. for 33's probably a body lift (kung strada) then shackle change to lift the rear. you may opt to change springs but then it'll cost you...body lifts are expensive. so if you're on a budget consider 32's. You'll just have to crank up the t-bars, alignm the wheels and voila! o yah, you may need to shave a little bit off on the front bumpers. especially if you plan to take m/t's

[notEworthy27]

otep, naka 33 ba ang tires ni woodfire? kayang kaya ba with just cranking up the t-bars and changing the shackles? or nag dagdag ng body lift?

[OTEP]

32" ang nilagay ni woodfire. Pero swak daw ang 33" dun. Medyo bigtime si sir woodfire. Pinalitan niya ang torsion bars, leafsprings at shocks. hehehe.

Btw, kahit magpalit ka ng torsion bar, walang lift effect yun. You still have to crank it up to height.

[jay crew]

tanong lang pag nalift na ba by cranking the torsion bar pede na lagyan ng 33,sasabit kaya yun pag inoffroad?

magkano ba magpa body lift? kasi ang sabi ni wiretap yung vitara niya inabot lang ng 5500

[OTEP]

Sa Pajero hindi sumasayad. Ewan ko sa Strada. Minsan yung kanto ng bumper at mudguard ang kalaban diyan, eh.

[tekgik]

Originally posted by ekc542000
Sir tekgik,may sarili siyang shop.nasa mindanao kami sa butuan.

oopps sorry dko nakita yung location mo nasa minda ka pala! Dito kase ako sa manila e. Anyways thanks! malay natin makabalik ako jan at ma transport ko yung pick-up ko. =)

OT: sa nasipit, butuan ka? Lam mo nag vacation ako jan 2years ago sa Duongan, kung kilala mo yung mga Cembrano dun kame nakituloy.

Tnx ulit!

[tekgik]

Originally posted by notEworthy27
ask kimpoy or bubbles. They could give you info on how to get your shackles. tama ba guys? if your going to go for 33's big adjustments talaga. What did you mean by endeavor look? Strada ba or endeavor ang ride mo? kasi kung strada, nakalift na yun. endeavors hindi ata. for 33's probably a body lift (kung strada) then shackle change to lift the rear. you may opt to change springs but then it'll cost you...body lifts are expensive. so if you're on a budget consider 32's. You'll just have to crank up the t-bars, alignm the wheels and voila! o yah, you may need to shave a little bit off on the front bumpers. especially if you plan to take m/t's

noteworthy,

sorry for the confusion. what i mean is bilog na sya, kase may box type pa nung early 1999 na strada dba? Am i right?

Do these t-bar crank and shackles will reduce the durablity of my strada, because i travel often with heavy loads on my rear.?

[tekgik]

Originally posted by jay crew
tanong lang pag nalift na ba by cranking the torsion bar pede na lagyan ng 33,sasabit kaya yun pag inoffroad?

magkano ba magpa body lift? kasi ang sabi ni wiretap yung vitara niya inabot lang ng 5500

jay,

ey man! nice avatar! anong rims & tires ang nakakabit sa truck mo?

[kimpOy]

im not an expert at the current Stradas,

compromise is the real issue here
if you opted for 33 or 32 swampers get ready for a harse ride
and a dirty ride as well, unless you have those fender extensions.

i suggest a suspension lift na lang since it can be reverted back to OEM specs,
you can refab shackles at your suking machine shop.

pointers
-your speedometer will lag when fitted with big tires (33"up)
-do first suspension lift before buying tires
-why not go for mild mud tires Yokohama, BStone, Goodyear
-dont crank beyond 2 inches.
-adjust your headlight when lift is done

[kimpOy]

torsion bar is at the front so no problem whem loading.

what noteworthy is saying is, is you strada the 4x2 endeavor or the 4x4 strada.

my strada is a 99 model generation 1 "Boxed type"

check out my shackles here
http://www.pbase.com/kimpoy316/my_ride