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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: WVzuk on April 10, 2012, 05:05:55 PM
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Ok so I am getting more and more into this offroading thing. After 18 years of my sidekick being stock I decided to add a 2" spacer lift and 225/75 - 15 Toyo A/Ts.
I got the tires first because I really didn't have any plans for lifting it untill I realized I really needed the extra ground clearance for many of the new trails I was exploring.
Now my tires seam to be a weak link. They aren't that great in the mud, though they are better than the worn out stock size tires i had before. Plus they look a little small with the lift. :-\
How much difference would a 30" mud terrain tire make? Will they fit fine with a 2" lift?
Has anyone here made a similar transition? How did you like it?
I have gotten stuck a couple of times in some mudholes where I was almost able to work my way out but the tires just wouldn't quite dig enough. I'm thinking 30" muddders would've pulled me right through.
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do you have a locker in the rear diff? if not, i'd suggest you get one. makes the world of a difference.
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Project Trouble ran 30x9.5 tires with no lift on stock tires. They rubbed a bit at the top of the fender but worked fine. With a 2" lift you should be ok.
Flatlander makes a good point though, a locker in the rear will do you wonders in these little rigs.
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Thanks Drone, I am thinking about adding a lockrite locker in the rear but I'm just a little worried about it being good for a daily driver.
As for the sidekick, I am really liking this little truck for offroading. It does pretty good as is but I bet with a rear locker and some 30" mud tires it would really be sweet!
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I ran 235/75/15 mud retreads from Treadwright on my old Tracker. They were cheap and worked great. I had no issues with them.