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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: shelton on August 08, 2011, 09:25:04 AM

Title: Newbe ???????
Post by: shelton on August 08, 2011, 09:25:04 AM
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?
Title: Re: Newbe ???????
Post by: Warn Industries on August 08, 2011, 11:09:14 AM
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
Title: Re: Newbe ???????
Post by: Drone637 on August 08, 2011, 04:12:47 PM
You will also need some new wheels, stock is a 15" rim.  :)
Title: Re: Newbe ???????
Post by: Smurfette on August 09, 2011, 11:26:28 AM
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.
Title: Re: Newbe ???????
Post by: shelton on August 10, 2011, 01:39:24 PM
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!
Title: Re: Newbe ???????
Post by: Drone637 on August 10, 2011, 05:09:30 PM
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.
Title: Re: Newbe ???????
Post by: shelton on August 10, 2011, 05:39:07 PM
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!