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

[avv]

Whats the biggest tire puweding ikabit sa vitara stock? no mods....

[mikaztro]

I think 30x9.5 would be the max or perhaps an undersized 31's. More than that will result in tire rubbing.

[guido]

puede? time to change na rin kasi tires ng vitara namin. gusto ko sana medyo malaki
yung 235/75/15 hindi ba sasayad pagliliko?

[OTEP]

Hi, 4x4ph has been down for quite a while. I'd just like to ask if it is possible to put on a set of 235/75R15 (1.18" wider and 1.77" taller) tires on a Vitara wearing the OEM alloys (see image).

Do I need to trim anything (I don't really mind trimming plastic stuff)? Thanks so much!

[chuaed]

sorry sir don't know about that...

i just want to say that i admire your ride...

at first nag kwento ka sa ibang thread regarding sa problems sa vitara nabili mo eh i thought na kakarag karag na at bulok na iyun dahil 2nd hand...

very nice indeed

[OTEP]

Salamat. Sa commander-in-chief iyan. hehehe.

Dumating na nga pala yung Monroe gas shocks na inorder ko from Iceman of 4x4ph.com. Php1450/pair. Mura na considering Php1,350 per shock ang presyuhan sa Banawe ngayon. Kakabit ko na lang bukas.

OT: Heto din nga po pala yung isang nakwento ko. Yung kakauwi pa lang bahay eh hindi na namin ma-start. Umaandar naman na ngayon. May mali lang sa pagbuo ng fuel tank.


Old school pero naka-alarm at MP3. Yung parang tulo sa sahig, diesel iyan. hehehe.

Now back to regular Zuki programming.

[OTEP]

Interior shot. Pardon the crappy 'free' leatherette seatcovers. I installed a universal land meter on the dash because the OEM Zuk land meter is a staggering Php8k!


Engine bay. I forgot to get battery tie downs when I got the shocks. Will just drop by Glenn's shop on Sunday to see what they have. The one in SM is too small (for 1sm). Pardon the dust. I guess it's forgivable considering it's an 11 year old car.

[ronald_m]

How wide is your oem rims?

[OTEP]

I think they're 5.5's. But the usual wheel/tire relationships are not really followed in off-road vehicles. E.g. I have 12.5" wide tires on 7" rims. I'm just interested to know if any rubbing will occur during full articulation or full turn. And if I would need to trim anything.

[mbeige]

Salamat. Sa commander-in-chief iyan. hehehe.

Dumating na nga pala yung Monroe gas shocks na inorder ko from Zukiman of 4x4ph.com. Php1450/pair. Mura na considering Php1,350 per shock ang presyuhan sa Banawe ngayon. Kakabit ko na lang bukas.

OT: Heto din nga po pala yung isang nakwento ko. Yung kakauwi pa lang bahay eh hindi na namin ma-start. Umaandar naman na ngayon. May mali lang sa pagbuo ng fuel tank.


Old school pero naka-alarm at MP3. Yung parang tulo sa sahig, diesel iyan. hehehe.

Now back to regular Zuki programming.

OT: 280SE/250SE na diesel? Or galing sa 200D yun?

Sana yan yung 4.5 280SE...

[OTEP]

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]

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

[niky]

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

[OTEP]

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]

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]

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]

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.