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  2. Advice Needed on Lift and Respective Rim Offset

    in Mitsubishi Pajero Forum in UAE

    Posted · Edited by Mike M.

    51 minutes ago, GauravSoni said:

    @Mike M. no stability issues or vibrations that I have experienced till now… on road the body roll on corners is reduced… but still have to be careful on short radius turns above 80.. 

    Yes, I wrote 60 instead of 65. Thanks for highlighting. 

    Thanks for sharing @GauravSoni. No, you are right. The OEM of Pajero is either 265/60/18 or 265/65/17. I am planning on getting the 265/70/17. But that wont impact much cause of the lift i am getting. 

    Based on @Frederic's recommendation i am guessing both offset options of +20 and Zero are good options and should not be too far from OEM specs. I guess it will depend on the looks in the Tyre shop and naturally the availability of stock. 

    Thanks again guys for all the help!

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  3. Advice Needed on Lift and Respective Rim Offset

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    2 minutes ago, GauravSoni said:

    Hi @Mike M. All your points are valid.

    let me share things I did when I got the MRR and drive after.

    I have standard rims R18 with 265/60 G015. I have also added 30 mm H&R spacers to increase the width. 
    frankly speaking I searched for these 17 rims however couldn’t find it in time to replace my tyres( was looking for used ones). However going for 17 would help a lot in improving traction and self recovery. 

    So far the setup is working fine with no issues in climbing straight up or on the ridges. 
     

    Thanks @GauravSoni! The only thing i am going outside the book a bit is the wheel height as I plan on going for 265 / 70 / 17. The OEM of Pajero is 65 and not 70. With the lift that should not be an issue. 

    Did you have any vibration or stability issues?

    3 minutes ago, Frederic said:

    Well, as you will be having a lift, the tyres should not be rubbing against the fenders, so that issue is already solved. But from an aesthetical point of view, ET0 might be a bit too much, as the rims will really stick out a lot (unless you fancy that look, then yalla do it ) :) 

    haha! Yes, i prefer for the pajero to look beefed up a bit instead of a normal civilian. I plan on calling it The White Rhino once i am done with the mods I plan on doing. Maybe it will sway you back towards Pajero one more time :) 

    6 minutes ago, Frederic said:

    Well, as you will be having a lift, the tyres should not be rubbing against the fenders, so that issue is already solved. But from an aesthetical point of view, ET0 might be a bit too much, as the rims will really stick out a lot (unless you fancy that look, then yalla do it ) :) 

    haha! Yes, i prefer for the pajero to look beefed up a bit instead of a normal civilian. I plan on dubbing it The White Rhino once i am done with the mods I plan on doing. Maybe it will sway you back towards Pajero one more time :) 

     
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  4. Advice Needed on Lift and Respective Rim Offset

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    8 minutes ago, Frederic said:

    Hi @Mike M.

    I agree with your below points:

    1- I have to compensate the Center of Gravity for the 2 inch lift

    2- Even if i keep my 18 wheels, i will have to install spacers to compensate for the 2" lift. I prefer to change the rims instead of adding spacers 

    3- Since i will change the rims, best is to downgrade for 17 so that i can get tyres with higher walls for footprint. In all cases, i have H/T Tyres now and i prefer to have A/T Tyres

    4- Based on all the above, i am stuck at what Offset should the new rims be so that i tick point 1 above for the Center of Gravity and try to stay as close as OEM specs as possible. 

     To offset the 2inch lift, you can go for new rims with ZERO offset. Similar thing was discussed here:

     

     

    Ideally you can check in a wheel shop and ask them to put a ET20 and ET0 rim on your pajero so you can determine which one suits best.

    Hi @Frederic, thanks for weighing in. Always appreciated :). 

     Can you please elaborate on what I should be looking for when I am trying both ET20 and ET0 at the tyre shop? 

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  6. Advice Needed on Lift and Respective Rim Offset

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    Hi @Warren Flay, thanks for taking the time!

    Here are the points of dilemma i am going through :)

    1- I have to compensate the Center of Gravity for the 2 inch lift

    2- Even if i keep my 18 wheels, i will have to install spacers to compensate for the 2" lift. I prefer to change the rims instead of adding spacers 

    3- Since i will change the rims, best is to downgrade for 17 so that i can get tyres with higher walls for footprint. In all cases, i have H/T Tyres now and i prefer to have A/T Tyres

    4- Based on all the above, i am stuck at what Offset should the new rims be so that i tick point 1 above for the Center of Gravity and try to stay as close as OEM specs as possible. 

    What do you think?

     

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  7. Advice Needed on Lift and Respective Rim Offset

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    Posted · Edited by Mike M.

    Hey guys, 

    I am about to lift the car (2" DOBINSONS MRR 3-WAY Adjustable Lift Kit). I need advice please on what should be the ideal offset not to strain the drive train and other components while balancing the Center of Gravity. As OEM, my current sets are 265/60/18 OFFSET46mm. I am considering on installing the Geolander G015 265/70/17. Since I am downgrading the rim size for higher tyre walls, I will need to buy new set of rims. Anyone here been through the same thought process? What should i be looking out for in this proces? 

    All ideas and advice are more than welcome! Thanks!

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  16. Pajero Bumper Trimming Design Ideas

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    Thanks Frederic for taking the time. Indeed I have a 2020. I also installed the front and back skid plates. I blame @Brettefor that because he got me hooked into this sport after the absolute newbie drive, but I digress.

    The car is still under a 3-year warranty and I’m afraid lifting is not an option for now, hence the trimming option.

    I saw one design on the Carnity forum (attached second image) and I thought maybe some guys here went through some thought process for the trimming and I can repeat what they did, other than the brute force straight line :). I am aware the model is an older model with a different bumper style but maybe someone has an idea or an experience they can share and I can copy that :)

    Thanks for the initial feedback though!

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  21. Absolute Newbie Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 9 Apr 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted · Edited by Mike Merdinian

    @Brette thank you for a fantastic experience that wants me to keep coming back. The whole experience is quite commendable from a structure and organization points of view, to clarity in communication and available information and to a great safety net that you and @Looper have provided to help build the confidence in order to want more.

    I usually do not spend time blogging or writing feedback but I want to thank @Carnity represented by you guys for the first drive as well as the overall experience to date.

    Your passion and actions are making me become a Carnity ambassador. Until the next drive....take care gents.  

    Mike

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