The short answer
Owners report fitting 215/75R15 and 225/70R15 all-terrain tires. The 225/70R15 is the closest in overall diameter to stock, so the speedometer and gearing stay nearly unchanged. Reported trade-offs of all-terrain tires are a little more road noise, heavier steering and slightly lower mileage. One owner also reports the stock tires coped well on a Ladakh and Spiti trip.
Owners report
- Good off-road grip with all-terrain tires
- A small rise in road noise
- Slightly heavier steering
- Slightly lower mileage
- Stock tires doing well in 4L
Watch for
- Speedometer error on 215/75
- Automatic shift points affected, as one owner says
- Rubbing under full articulation on 215/75
- Soft sidewalls on some tires
- Fitting without telling the insurer
Sizes compared with stock
| Size | Diameter | Versus stock 195/80R15 |
|---|---|---|
| 195/80R15 (stock) | 693 mm | - |
| 215/75R15 | 704 mm | +1.5% |
| 225/70R15 | 696 mm | +0.4% |
| 225/75R15 | 719 mm | +3.7% |
Diameter is rim plus twice the sidewall, where the sidewall is width times the aspect ratio. A change of this percentage changes your real speed by about the same percentage.
What owners report fitting
- 215/75R15: owners mention the Continental CrossContact AT, the Yokohama Geolandar AT and the Ceat Cross Drive AT, and the Apollo Apterra AT2
- 225/70R15: the Apollo Apterra AT2 is mentioned
- 195/80R15: a stock-size option, the JK Ranger BRT, is mentioned
- Price: one owner quoted Rs 5,800 per tire for the Ceat Cross Drive AT, from a forum thread. Check current prices
Owner mentions, not recommendations. The list comes from one forum thread page and is not a full market list. Models and prices change.
What owners say about them
- One owner, after 5,000 km on the Continental CrossContact AT in 215/75R15, reports a minor rise in road noise, a minor rise in steering weight and some reduction in mileage, and good off-road and on-road performance. The same owner notes the stock tires can do similar work in 4L, and mentions concern about soft sidewalls
- Another owner warns that 215/75 gives speedometer error and upsets the automatic gearbox's shift points, and recommends 225/70R15 for matching overall diameter
- The same owner says 215/75 can foul under severe articulation and load, while 225/70 did not foul even fully loaded
- A separate owner on a Ladakh and Spiti trip says the stock Bridgestone tires performed extremely well in all conditions, and had one sidewall cut on a poor road that the owner blames on carelessness
Before you buy
- Test-fit the exact size on your wheels, and check for rubbing at full lock and flex
- Check your speedometer against GPS after fitting
- Ask your insurer and check the rules on size changes. See modifications, legality and insurance
- Match the spare, and set pressures. See tire pressures
Where these figures come from
- Team-BHP: Jimny tyre and wheel upgrade thread, page 6
- Team-BHP: 16 key observations on my Jimny after trips to the hills
Owner posts, not independent tests. Checked October 2026.
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Common mistakes
- Choosing from a brand list. Owner comments are not tests.
- Skipping the test-fit. Rubbing shows under flex.
- Ignoring the speedometer. Check it against GPS.
- Not matching the spare. Mixed diameters stress the drivetrain.
- Forgetting the insurer. A size change is a modification.
A final word. This page reports what owners say in forum posts. It is not a test and it does not rank brands. Confirm fitment and rules with a tire shop, your dealer and your insurer.