I am new to land cruisers and this forum, I have just purchased a 99 tlc and would like to put the largest tires on it that will fit without a lift, I dont want any issues with rubbing the wheel well. any suggestions ?
largest tires on non-lifted 100 series
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24x8.50x16
295/75-16
255/85 r 16
hoser
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315x75-16's fit without rubbing...
... in the spare tire well.
Robert, welcome to mud!
... in the spare tire well.
Robert, welcome to mud!
Trunk Monkey
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Wow, we made it a week without this question being asked.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/261378-lx-470-lift-question.html
https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/261378-lx-470-lift-question.html
maybe we should just sticky THIS thread?
hoser
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I just checked the stickied FAQ thread and this question is actually NOT in there.
I know its not...but then again the FAQ wouldnt have the most frequently asked question in it....that would make too much sense
that's actually funny....lolI know its not...but then again the FAQ wouldnt have the most frequently asked question in it....that would make too much sense
Maybe the 'New Member' sticky should be re-named to 'Welcome- Read before you post!!!' Then move the part about SEARCH to the top and CAP IT.
Or
When you click the 'new thread' a pop up box will say 'Did you search first?'
Or
When you click the 'new thread' a pop up box will say 'Did you search first?'
Your 99 has a 4:30 gear ratio. The largest you should go is 295/75/16 which may or may not rub depending on the brand type of tire you choose. I would suggest 285/75/16's as there is no rubage and they look great in my opinion.
You guys are turds in a punch bowl.
I went with 38's to start off, then went to 44's after cranking my T Bars.
I went with 38's to start off, then went to 44's after cranking my T Bars.
Adventure Teq
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Yeh, 285s without problems here.
Doesn't matter to me but the STICKY is wrong. 295 75 16 is the biggest in a 16" rim size.
I must be a turd. But I am a turd that has a matching spare that actually fits in its home.
285's are the way to go. 295 will/may require modification to the spares home. Above 285's I recall Slee stating that you may have to regear.
285's are the way to go. 295 will/may require modification to the spares home. Above 285's I recall Slee stating that you may have to regear.
Trunk Monkey
Moderator
Well, it must matter to you, because you just had to post about it. Search the past threads, a majority of the few people that have put on a 295 have had issues with rubbing. Not all of them and we know ad nauseum you didn't. Conversely, a minority of the people that have put on a 285 have had issues with rubbing. For example, my truck would rub slightly with 285s when I would go in a driveway or through a dip in the road. If we applied your logic of one truck (yours) being the example of all to my situation, you shouldn't be able to even fit a 285.
So, if this section is going to recommend a size, we're going to error on the side of safety and not giving a new person potential issues with fitment. End of story.
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