The Suzuki Jimny has been a cult classing for generations. The most recent JB74 model has proven increasingly popular due to its great looks and off-road capability. This popular vehicle combines refined looks, large guards and a price point that is hard to beat. With plenty of aftermarket accessories available, the Jimny has been an easy choice for those wanting a car that stands out but still makes it way down some of the most treacherous tracks. As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres can make a huge difference to the vehicles stance and appearance, 360link stocks a wide range of wheels specifically to suit the Suzuki Jimny in a variety of sizes.
What are the Best Wheels for a Suzuki Jimny?
This is mostly dependent on how you use your car and the kind of style you want. We’ll give you information in this guide to assist you in making the most informed choice.
The most popular sizes are 15″ and 16″ in diameter, have a width of 6.5″ to 7.0″ – We will go into more detail with this below.
A 15″ or 16″ set of wheels with an all-terrain or rugged terrain tyre would probably be the best choice for a Suzuki Jimny if you plan to go off the beaten path and do a lot of off-road driving. This will give you more off-road traction whilst still retaining ride comfort.
Paired with a 215/75R15 Kenda Klever R/T this becomes a very capable package. If you are looking for something more aggressive to tackle the toughest of obstacles, the Kenda Klever R/T in a larger 225/75R15 size will be the tyre for you. Please note, the 225 is wider than we would recommend on the factory alloys. A width of 7″ is our recommended option for 215 through to 235 widths. If the vehicle has been lifted e.g. a 2″ lift, some customers will opt for an oversize tyre such as a 235/75R15 in the Kenda patterns, however some additional modification may be required for this due to the increased rolling diameter.
The Kenda Klever R/T has proven to be one of the most desired patterns for the Suzuki Jimny, they are incredbily capable off-road whilst having minimal road noise for highway and road applications. They are also very durable in both milage and off-road puncture resistance.
Some Jimny owners opt for steel wheels. Whilst we stock options for these, we believe the best wheels for a Suzuki Jimny is an offroad type alloy as this will be much lighter than the steel option. The weight plays a much larger factor on the performance of a vehicle when the engine doesn’t have excess power to play with. The 3-5kg difference in wheel weight is noticable in both fuel efficiency and performance.
We have developed a fitment guide with recommended options to help you find the Best Wheels for your Suzuki Jimny below. These options have width, offset, brake clearance and load rating all taken into account to provide the best fitment for your vehicle.
What is the Best Wheel offset for Suzuki Jimny?
The same offset rules apply to the fitment whether you choose a 15″ or 16″ wheel.
6.5″ to 7″ with offset of -10 to +5 (et-10 to et+5)
Brands such as Alpha, Kudos and RCK have been specifically developed to suit the utes and 4wd’s we have in our market. These wheels incorporate a range of widths, offsets and load ratings specific to these vehicles needs. This makes these wheels the best for Suzuki Jimny as they have been developed with vehicles like this in mind.
If you are looking for inspiration on style, it is best to check out our Gallery.
Common trends in the market show a 15″ matt black offroad style look is proving to be the most popular such as the Alpha Quake or Rota Grid Type-X. One of the latest releases is the Kudos Ammo in Matt Black or Bronze with a black beadlock look.
Alpha Wheels for Suzuki Jimny
Alpha wheels are fast becoming the wheel of choice for New Zealand 4wd owners. Alpha Wheels are renowned for their aggressive styling specifically tailored for utes, SUV’s, 4×4’s and off-road vehicles. Sizes range from 16″ to 20″ with concave, beadlock or dished styles to choose from in a variety of finishes to match your taste.
Kudos Wheels for Suzuki
Kudos Wheels are one of the most popular wheels for 4×4 vehicles in New Zealand. Providing the perfect balance of both form and function. Each style is available is a large range of finishes, with industry leading load ratings and superior quality.
