HELP: Slapping on 235's [or bigger tires] on a Suzuki Vitara [merged]

**OTEP** · September 9th, 2006 12:02 PM

200D engine mated to A/T. My father's version of an 'economy' car rather than drive himself around in a Picanto or Getz.

Or maybe he's just living out his ambition of being a pimp-daddy of sorts.

**afrasay** · September 9th, 2006 12:48 PM

anu ba in inches ang 235s? tamad ako mag compute :D. AFAIK, yun 31 inches mag rub na siya sa inner walls.

**niky** · September 9th, 2006 11:55 PM

You might need spacers, and even then, it might rub your fenders over bumps. Anong stock size, ba?

**OTEP** · September 10th, 2006 12:00 AM

Niki, 205/75R15's ngayon. Stock was 195/75R15 yata.

Btw, I just finished installing the rear shocks. Monroe Monro-matic Plus ang kinabit ko. Php1,450.00/pair lang kay Icemen of 4x4ph.com. Almost two hours din using basic hand tools. Bukas ko na lang test drive, nalanta na ko. hehehe.

Sabi ng ibang Zuk guys mga 1" coil spacers daw and a lil bumper trimming pero case to case basis pa din. I hope may stock pa sina Glenn nung coil spacers.

**niky** · September 10th, 2006 12:36 AM

Ah, okay... mukhang kasya pa rin. Your only problem might be rubbing on turns... but the 1" spacer should cover the difference from stock, I think. The online calculators can't model the ballooning of the tire once weight's on it, though, so you might still need spacers between the wheels and hubs.

**wiretap_md** · September 10th, 2006 12:57 AM

Wala ka pang lift kahit suspension or body lift diba?

You will need to trim the front bumper a bit coz sasayad at full turns. Use a hand grinder or dremel tool.

**OTEP** · September 10th, 2006 10:06 PM

Ito nga pala yung shocks na kinabit ko: http://www.monroe.com/products/mp_ca...o-Matic%20Plus

Monro-Matic Plus®
Monro-Matic Plus® shock absorbers are nitrogen gas charged and feature velocity proportional valving and all weather fluid, which offers passenger cars improved comfort at an economical price.

Truck Shock Absorbers
1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
2. Full Displaced Valving: Better valving range on both the compression and extension cycles of the unit for a smooth comfortable ride.
3. Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
4. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.
5. 2" Reserve Tube: More fluid for more consistent performance.
6. 1-3/8" Bore: Lower operating pressure than standard 1" bore units.
7. 5/8" Piston Rod: Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod* for long service life.
8. Special Seal: "Self-lubricating" fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Monro-Matic Plus® shock absorbers are nitrogen gas charged and feature velocity sensitive valving and all weather fluid, which offers trucks improved comfort at an economical price.