Tire size recommendations for a 1995 FJ80 with a 2" OME Lift? (1 Viewer)

[Schep]

1995 FJ80 that I'm going to install the OME 2" lift on and I would like to get suggestions on what tire size to use on the stock alloy wheels? I plan on removing the running boards when the 2" lift is installed.

Also, any suggestions on snow rated tires for winter driving in the PCNW Mountains would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[84shortyota]

I'm running 35's on my 93 with appx 2" lift. It fills the wheel wells and stuffs the tires nicely off road. Stock alloy wheels.

 

[slow95z]

33s or 35s would be best. depends on which "2 inch" setup you went with.

 

[KliersLC]

I'd go with 285/75 R16s (33s). These will look nice, have good on road manners, be plenty big enough for wheeling, and they won't rob too much power when climbing hills. The AWD on these makes them do pretty well in the snow on all terrain tires but blizzaks are pretty popular for those in the frozen north. For Portland, I'd say you will be fine with ATs, just get a set of cables to toss in the back if you are headed for the hills.

 

[Fj moneypit]

35". I thought they'd look big but the look perfect. No rubbing or any issues of that nature but you will lose some power. Not bad unless you live at high elevations.

 

[GW Nugget]

If you wait long enough, eventually you will get every spectrum... I have fit 31, 35, 315 & 37s under a 2" lift.

 

[Schep]

I really appreciate everyone spending the time to give me their advice. This is my first FJ80 and I want to build it up as correct as possible.
Cheers! Kyle

 

[mrsleeve]

if your sticking with the stock 16 inch wheels then I would go with the 255/85-16, or 285/75-16. The 255 is a true 33" tire and the 285 is close and will give you more tread and brand options. I really personally really like the 255/85 flavor on the 80 series, last winter I swapped out 255/85-16 BFG KM2's for a 255/80-17 Cooper ST Maxx's on a set of 17" take offs from a Taco/T4R that I found on C-list. I like the tall skinny look and performance on 80's

 

[IronCladLou]

One added benefit of going with 285/75-16s (or 255/85s) is that they will fit in the stock spare tire location. Going bigger (315s) will likely mean getting creative or buying an expensive aftermarket bumper to carry a full-sized spare.

 

[baldilocks]

If you plan to offroad it then go straight to 35"s or 315/75r16. It seems the wheel wells were made with this size in mind.

 

[bloc]

Love my 315s.. but I plan to throw in a vortec, at which point the gearing will be perfect. Otherwise you'll need to plan on gears. I live near sea level and it's perfectly manageable down here, but basically all of new mexico and colorado is painfully underpowered.. to the point that I worry about it being hard on the transmission.

 

[GW Nugget]

If you plan to offroad it then go straight to 35"s or 315/75r16. It seems the wheel wells were made with this size in mind.

I didn't need to tim till 37s.
Below is my rig stock coils with the 25mm spacers & 1" body lift. It actually needs a 30mm in the rear though.

I would recommend 1.5" bump stops front & rear to stop uptravel if you have no body lift for 315s.

 

[n00g7]

285's, top, look a little tiny... but are cheaper and better for mountains if you don't regear. 315s bottom.

 

[dogfishlake]

Either of the 33" tires (255-85, or 285-75 depending if you like skinny look) look like what a cruiser should have come from the factory with and are nice. 35" (315-75) if you like the bigger tire look but it still looks well fit. The 35" has more extreme ups and downs to consider (gearing, cost vs looks, better wheeling).
TONS of good tire opinions but look hard at Duratracs for winter tire-like snow and ice traction.

 

[Schep]

285's, top, look a little tiny... but are cheaper and better for mountains if you don't regear. 315s bottom.

That is an great looking rig- Is your OME Lift shown in the pictures a 2" lift?

 

[n00g7]

That is an great looking rig- Is your OME Lift shown in the pictures a 2" lift?

Should be around 2" with the weight. I've used Duratracs, BFG KO2s, and Cooper AT3s in the snow, all worked well. Duratracs are probably the better of the 3, no issues with 12.5 wides on my XJ which is super light and it chugs along in the snow great. Others were on much heaver trucks and only 10-11 wide in 34.5s.

 

[bmwjnky]

I went 285/75/16 and they are fine but when they wear out I'm going to make the jump to 315's or a true 35" tire and 17" wheels. For what I use my 80 for I don't need any more suspension lift but it would be nice to have some more axle to ground clearance because I have rubbed some rocks on the local trail I take my family on.

 

[Schep]

That is an great looking rig- Is your OME Lift shown in the pictures a 2" lift?

Does 2" OME mean 2" lift over stock after it's installed and breaks in?

 

[chap79]

^ depending on the sprung weight of the truck. How much armor you're running?

As for tire size. Depends on how much you're willing to remove and cut outing the body. 33-37" tires with extensive body modification.

 

[chap79]

Without re-gearing in the PNW I would say 285/75 on the stock wheels. Long hills/grades and elevation would truly require regearing or a super charger to go up more in tire size.

Or just resign yourself to always being in the slow lane and do 315's.