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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: shelton on August 08, 2011, 09:25:04 AM
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Just got a '95 Suzuki Sidekick and have some questions. I also have a set of tires, 255/70 16's that I'd like to put on the vehicle. Questions: Can I do this w/o "major" alterations? How much lift am I going to need for the tires to clear (if It can be done)? Also, I have the hardtops 9white) and would like to paint..trade...them for black. How well will paint stick to the hardtop?
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A 255/70/16 tire is essentially a 30" tire (exact radius is 30.01"). You'll have some rubbing if you don't have a lift. A 2" lift should let you clear 30s without rubbing. There are a host of options from spacer kits to spring lifts to achieve this.
Can't speak to the hardtop.
- Andy
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You will also need some new wheels, stock is a 15" rim. :)
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its not worth painting the hard top... well if you want to redo it every week lol but it just does not stick. Maybe truck bed liner would work.
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So this "lift" of two inches...is that suspension and/or body lift? How do you feel about wheel adapters...as in 5x135 to 5x5.5 for my Sidekick? Thanks for the responses...it really helps when just getting started!
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You already have 5x5.5. So no adapter is needed. :)
The easiest lift is a spacer lift, you take off your springs and put a 1.5" spacer in front and a 2" spacer in the rear. Gives you 2" of lift all around but gives you a rougher ride. Price vs lift though, its' the best deal out there.
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Didn't make myself clear on the adapter question... I have a set of 255/70 16's already mounted on Ford Expedition wheels...the Ford wheels are 5x135 so could I use a 5x135 to 5x5.5 adapter and use the wheels I already have? Advantage would be I don't have to buy wheels. Disadvantages would be?????????? Thanks for taking time to help me out. Sorry I wasn't clear on my last post!