Maruti Jimny has made quite an impact right from its launch and people have even started taking it to the aftermarket for modifications.
The aftermarket car modification houses have insane options when it comes to alloys. Case in the point are these stylish rims we see on this brand-new Maruti Jimny. Jimny here. Now, this compact SUV is a world-class lightweight off-roader that has been a prominent product in various international markets since time immemorial. But for the Indian market, Maruti launched the 5-door version of the Jimny for the first time ever. Indians value practicality and value-for-money propositions which is why the response has been overwhelming from the inception. With modifications like these, the SUV enjoys a great road presence.
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Maruti Jimny with 20-inch Aftermarket Alloys
This post has been shared by khalsatyres on Instagram. It captures a video of a brand new Maruti Jimny where even the number plate has not yet been allotted. The owner has brought it directly to this tyre shop to get custom mags installed. He goes for the colossal 20-inch alloys with the turbine pattern. It has a profile of 285 / 50. This ensures that despite being aesthetically pleasing, there is enough rubber on the sidewall to keep the occupants away from jerks during off-roading adventures. The sheer width of the tyre makes them pop out of the proportions of the Jimny. If you wish to get your hands on these, the asking price is a whopping Rs 1.5 lakh for 5 pieces. That is certainly a huge premium.
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Specs
Maruti Jimny comes with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated K15B petrol engine from the last-gen Brezza. This motor churns out a decent 103 hp and 134 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. It comes with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission powering all four wheels via Suzuki’s trademark ALLGRIP PRO 4×4 system. It has a low-range transfer case and a locking differential for hardcore off-roading. The ground clearance is a handy 210 mm and the approach, break-over and departure angles are 36°, 24° and 50° respectively and the prices range from Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh, ex-showroom.
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What We Think
We must advise and caution our readers to not let such unique and bizarre alloys influence them quickly. There are hardly any advantages to having such huge alloys apart from, of course, the aesthetics. In fact, these cause issues with the mechanical components of a vehicle. This is especially true in cases where other parts are not appropriately calibrated. For instance, with such large alloys, steering damping has to be re-done. Even the suspension tuning gets affected while there’s a requirement of spacers to ensure that the body of the vehicle doesn’t brush against the tyre. Also, one even needs to upgrade the braking system.
