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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 22:16 Post subject: 285/75/16s on my Pajero JTop! |
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About a month ago I bought a set of the new General Grabber ATs in 30/9.50/15s fitted on my standard Pajero alloys- this is the biggest size fittable to a Delica L400 without any mods. It also suits the Paj very well I thought being only ever so slightly bigger than standard. This was only a temporary measure as the wheels were destined to go on my Delica and a new set of 16x8" steel modulars to go on the Paj with 285/75/16 Cooper ST Maxx. Hell yeah...
First pictures are the old wheels and tyres I bought a month ago that ended up on the Deli- they’re the Grabber ATs in 30/9.50/15 on the standard wheels on my Pajero.
Then tyre size comparisons! Flippin’ heck, the 285/75/16 Cooper STMaxx are a lot bigger than I thought!! Beginning to wonder if it was a good idea...
Then fitted on standard suspension. Couldn’t turn the wheel much before they rubbed badly. *beep*...
So lifted the front end by 1.75 inches...
The height of the wheel arch centre was 33” off the ground to begin with. With just the tyres it was 36” and now just under 38” all round! I like the way the front and rear are a more balanced height now- more like when new. I reckon this drooping most Paj's have at the front has to be spring sag as when new they look a lot more level. The camber is not bad but I’ll get the geometry set up correctly once I've changed all the track rods as the ball joints are worn.
Acceleration has been reduced not surprisingly, but the tyres are nicely quiet and grippy. Result!
Deli much happier on new tyres and both sets of wheels come to the edge of their respective arches so look good too! Deli required no mods, but does already sit higher than other Delis I have compared it to so maybe it’s had an inch or two lift?
4xGeneral Grabber AT in 30 9.50 15 supplied and fitted by www.4x4tyres.co.uk near Stratford upon Avon for £400.
5x Cooper ST Maxx in 285/75/16 fitted to 5 steel modular 16x8rims, balanced and delivered from the same place for £950. VERY happy so don;t mind giving them a free plug!! |
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venn105 LifeTime Member
Age: 49 Zodiac: Joined: 15 May 2008 Posts: 13103 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 22:31 Post subject: |
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Very very love them both.J top looks well with 33s and that deli is a cracker,look superb in black.
I removed front flaps as rubbed on inside on full lock and when either cornering or off road.Also had to take edge off inner arch too.As rear were as good as useless i removed them too.
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Took bottom edge off(could do better job tbh)
Flaps off as caught on lock under articulation and cornering
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wilwil_uk ****
Age: 44 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 429 Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:06 Post subject: spare spring spacers |
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Nice looking motor with new rubbers mate i ot a set 28575 16 GG AT2 On my lwb too with factory body lift n 2' spacers. I bought a spare set of spacers for my swb but my gf now wants a jimny wtf!!! So if u want a set let me know mate have a good evening mate.
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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:11 Post subject: |
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Fortunately, (although apparently they never sold any) mine is a 2.8 J-Top so has the body lift for the gearbox, so that helps!
I'm rather reluctant to grind my alloy bumper away so I shall do a 2" body lift later in the year, but I think I might ditch the mudflaps before that. They don't rub now but they're still rather close..
This Paj is currently my daily runaround running on 60%+WVO but shall become my green-laning toy once I get another BMW Cabrio. The Deli is my Adventure Bus and for doing a stall at the summer country shows with my missus. It's ideal for diving, shooting, camping trips, kayaking, biking, etc etc etc! When the Paj is completed, I'll paint the bottom of the Deli black , fit the roof spoiler and then the red stripe on the side up to the spoiler. |
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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:12 Post subject: Re: spare spring spacers |
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wilwil_uk wrote: |
Nice looking motor with new rubbers mate i ot a set 28575 16 GG AT2 On my lwb too with factory body lift n 2' spacers. I bought a spare set of spacers for my swb but my gf now wants a jimny wtf!!! So if u want a set let me know mate have a good evening mate.
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OOh, pics of your motor please!
And if the lift kit is the XPajun one, let me know. |
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wilwil_uk ****
Age: 44 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 429 Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:23 Post subject: |
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before torsion bar adjustment and spacers
adjusted t bar and 2 inch spacers
and to compare with my standard 2.5
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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:31 Post subject: |
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Nice!! ANy chance you can measure floor to edge of wheelarch at centre of back and front wheel some time? Mines 38" front and rear. |
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wilwil_uk ****
Age: 44 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 429 Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:42 Post subject: |
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will measure them in a bit when i pop out for a fag later |
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wilwil_uk ****
Age: 44 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 429 Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:45 Post subject: |
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38 front and 39 rear |
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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:50 Post subject: |
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Wow, pretty close to mine as it is then! |
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wilwil_uk ****
Age: 44 Zodiac: Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 429 Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 23:51 Post subject: |
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same tyre pressure? mine are 28 psi at the moment |
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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 0:00 Post subject: |
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Not sure, but I reckon they might be! |
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pajerotom67 *****
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 0:15 Post subject: |
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looks smart mate tom |
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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 23:28 Post subject: |
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Those ST Maxx tyres are amazing..! And supposed to be easily good for 60k miles according to users. Last night I fitted new inner and outer track rod ends and today got a 4 wheel alignment done. Turns out my tracking was out- not surprising as I'd just changed all the bits! But the odd thing was my camber was absolutely spot on as was my caster! And that was just by lifting it til it looked 'right'. I don't think I am going to lift the back end- I kind of like it as it is, but I might do a 2" body lift later in the year. Whilst doing the steering last night I noticed that the CV boots were split due to the rubber being 18 years old and perished. Lifting the front changes the angle of the drive shafts and so put more strain on the CV boots. Weather's freezing, back hurts, can't use my pit, haven't the time... so I've got a local garage doing the job tomorrow for a good price AND they pick it up and return it when done! Helps when the boss of the garage is a nearly next door neighbour. Also I noticed my oil leak appears to be the front crank shaft oil seal, so they're going to get that job in a week or so. Same above excuses apply.. |
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Spacemonkey *****
Age: 52 Zodiac: Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 514 Location: Swinetown
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 17:07 Post subject: |
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Just a little update, the tyres work amazingly well in all conditions, especially the snow over last winter where I had to go through a forest (literally) and along a green lane to escape the traffic queues of muppets on summer tyres. They've barely worn as well. Excelllent choice. I updated the steering wheel for a MK2.5 genuine new old stock Mitsi upgrade wheel with leather and carbon, which makes it a nicer place to be. Sadly now, I have to part with it as I am downsizing my fleet and getting some full on winter tyres for my Golf instead... I'll post an ad for the Paj in the for sale section later tonight as I have to take the hound out before it gets dark. Poor little *beep* went blind a couple of days ago due to cataracts that appeared and progressed at an alarming rate. Vets next week for surgery options even though he's a healthy 14 year old small brown dog. He's my best mate so he's worth the £2500. |
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