I just picked up an 09 LX570. I subsequently took it out to Peter’s Mill Run in VA which is a Jeep Badge Trail. I made it through yesterday with no problems and was doing well today even with a bit more mud/wet conditions until a rock took out the side of one of the Michelin street tires. I’ll see if I can attach pictures.
I was on a steep incline when I heard it pop, made a three point turn ASAP, made it down to a flat section but not before losing all air. I was very fortunate to make it down and some good people to help out. Whoever had the LX before me removed the jack, so while I had tightened the wheels up and knew the lug wrench kit was in the vehicle, I didn’t verify the jack was. Turned out not to be much of an issue as a nice guy on an ATV went to his campsite and got one.
With track driving it’s good to take vehicles out stock and see what needs to be addressed first. Well aside from proper planning for the trip like verifying a jack, tires would seem to be it.
I have looked into getting RRW7 wheels and wrapping them in Toyo RTs. It seems the offset I need is a +25, however I haven’t confirmed this yet and need to know the offset of that wheel. I do know it fits the Tundra so that is a starting point, but suppose I’ll have to call tomorrow. Also, debating on the tire size.
Toyo RT
305/70r17s: d 33.9 and w 12.2
35x12.5R17s: d 34.8 and w 12.5
The 35s’s narrowest wheel accepted is an 8.5 which the RR7s are. Is this an issue?
I know the 35s will require everything the 305s do with the addition of a BMC and hammering of the fender/footstep. From my understanding, both will fit in the stock spare location with some light modification.
Please jump in with your thoughts or just let me know of items I have missed in my research.
While we’re at it, any thoughts on ASFIR 4x4 skids would be welcomed. I plan to get these on after the wheels/tires and shortly thereafter an HWM from LTD Off Road. They were great about taking time to answer some questions about the fitment of the HWM and the platform in general. This platform is incredible and extremely capable. Some Jeep and Taco owners seemed surprised I was taking this stock LX through the trail but it made it with no issues yesterday.
I was on a steep incline when I heard it pop, made a three point turn ASAP, made it down to a flat section but not before losing all air. I was very fortunate to make it down and some good people to help out. Whoever had the LX before me removed the jack, so while I had tightened the wheels up and knew the lug wrench kit was in the vehicle, I didn’t verify the jack was. Turned out not to be much of an issue as a nice guy on an ATV went to his campsite and got one.
With track driving it’s good to take vehicles out stock and see what needs to be addressed first. Well aside from proper planning for the trip like verifying a jack, tires would seem to be it.
I have looked into getting RRW7 wheels and wrapping them in Toyo RTs. It seems the offset I need is a +25, however I haven’t confirmed this yet and need to know the offset of that wheel. I do know it fits the Tundra so that is a starting point, but suppose I’ll have to call tomorrow. Also, debating on the tire size.
Toyo RT
305/70r17s: d 33.9 and w 12.2
35x12.5R17s: d 34.8 and w 12.5
The 35s’s narrowest wheel accepted is an 8.5 which the RR7s are. Is this an issue?
I know the 35s will require everything the 305s do with the addition of a BMC and hammering of the fender/footstep. From my understanding, both will fit in the stock spare location with some light modification.
Fitting Full Fat 35x12.5 on an LX
Join along as I work through making the necessary clearance mods for 35x12.5R20s tires on my LX. These Toyo AT3s spec out to be 34.5" x 12.5". If you have any suggestions, I'm interested in hearing. Note that this fitment is specific to the LX as it's easier to fit larger and wider tires...
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Please jump in with your thoughts or just let me know of items I have missed in my research.
While we’re at it, any thoughts on ASFIR 4x4 skids would be welcomed. I plan to get these on after the wheels/tires and shortly thereafter an HWM from LTD Off Road. They were great about taking time to answer some questions about the fitment of the HWM and the platform in general. This platform is incredible and extremely capable. Some Jeep and Taco owners seemed surprised I was taking this stock LX through the trail but it made it with no issues yesterday.