Wheels for GV

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Wheels for GV

Post by Leelo » Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:27 pm

This may sound like real newbie question (cos I am!) but will wheels from other suzukis fit my 2002 grand vitara?
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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:57 pm

Depends on what GV.

The bigger heavier more powerful ones have bigger front brakes. Only wheels from other GVs fit as they are made to be a very tight fit.

I tried to find some to replace the steels on our 2L LWB. Had to sell a set of Suzuki 16s on as they wouldn't clear the calipers. Ended up with a set of alloys from a V6 model.

Some aftermarket 16s will fit if you use spacers but its a bit hit and miss and that also depends if you are happy using spacers or not. I wasn't.
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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:02 pm

If your GV is only a 1600 im pretty sure they have the smaller calipers so you can fit 15" wheels.
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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:04 pm

Just read your welcome post and realised its a LWB 2L.

Its either alloys from another GV or Weller style steels on 32mm spacers I'm afraid.

You might get lucky and find some alternatives bit they are hard to come by and hit and miss regarding the caliper clearance.

Here's the difference some alloys from another GV and some slightly larger tyres made for us.


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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by Leelo » Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:21 pm

Yes my gv is the same as above, 2.0l lwb, have seen some black steel rims 16x7 on a 4x4 shop site I'll see if I can find a link.....
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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by Leelo » Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:30 pm

https://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/grand-vitara ... -3913.html Are these ok?

Failing that, anybody know anywhere I can get my steel rims refurbished for a decent price?
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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:37 pm

They won't clear the brakes without wheel spacers.
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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by Leelo » Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:55 pm

Looks like I'll be going for a wheel refurb then I think
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Re: Wheels for GV

Post by souleh » Sat Jan 24, 2015 1:52 am

Quick hijack and question, would those wheels fit a GV1600 or would they stick out too far being et0?
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