16' Split Wheels in Need of Tires w/ Center Caps? (Recommendations)

[fastfret7]

Hello all and Happy Holidays,

I have a 79 FJ43 with the original 16' split wheels and need some nice looking tires and sizes recommendations.

I have seen that a few people are saying 235/80/16 is the perfect size and a few are additionally that BFG All Terrain tires look the best. Currently the FJ has 235/60/16 tires and they seem small and crappy.

Also, did the 1979 FJ43 not come with Center Caps? I see pictures with them... My wheels dont have the holes to rivet the cap clips. So, no?

Thank all!!

 

[skidplate]

Take a look at the Traxion 7.50-16. I think they're bias , but if you're looking for old school look they're nice.

 

[Kleatus]

Dont forget you can now get a quality modern radial in the old 7.50r16 size meant for those narrow rims with the BFG KM3.

 

[fastfret7]

Take a look at the Traxion 7.50-16. I think they're bias , but if you're looking for old school look they're nice.

Awesome suggestion... I wonder why the 15" is $100 cheaper than the "16 one???

 

[fastfret7]

Dont forget you can now get a quality modern radial in the old 7.50r16 size meant for those narrow rims with the BFG KM3. View attachment 1859968 View attachment 1859970

Looks killer!!!!

 

[a.greenspan]

7.50R16-8 5.50F Radial
HZJ79-TJMRS - Land Cruiser 79 Single Cabin Pick-Up

Got my new 7.50R16-8 5.50F Radial from such a new J7 in March/18

 

[whitey45]

7.50x16power king

 

[fastfret7]

Dont forget you can now get a quality modern radial in the old 7.50r16 size meant for those narrow rims with the BFG KM3. View attachment 1859968 View attachment 1859970

What about the BFG Rugged Terrian 235/70/16? Are those good?

Should I get 7.50/16???

Thanks

 

[Kleatus]

What about the BFG Rugged Terrian 235/70/16? Are those good?

Should I get 7.50/16???

Thanks

That's entirely up to you - the 235/70R16 size is going to be smaller, and is a P rated tire, for "passenger" vehicles. Thats totally fine for road driving or gravel and dirt roads. They will be lighter weight, quieter, and should ride smoother. The 7.50R16 BFG's I chose are an LT "light truck" tire, and in load range E which is what is typically found on a 1-ton pickup. Overkill for road driving, but will be a tougher tire off road.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Are the Dunlop Qualilfier or Road Gripper even available in the US?

I would love a set of three for my M416 trailer.

 

[fastfret7]

View attachment 18600287.50x16power king

Those look like the Deestones D503. Have you heard or seen those?

 

[fastfret7]

Are the Dunlop Qualilfier or Road Gripper even available in the US?

I would love a set of three for my M416 trailer.

Any thoughts on the Deestone or the Crosswinds

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crosswin...hguid=0d07bdb8-831-1683e9c1dbd224&athena=true

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Those look good, but I don’t want the width of a 235-85-16. I prefer a 7.5 R16 or even better a 225 95 R16. I have not been able to find any 225 95 R16 in the US.

 

[-MaTTi-]

7.50-16 is also original tire size for BJ42.

 

[fastfret7]

235/85/16 was suppose to be the conversion of the 7.50/16

 

[JohnnyC]

255/85r16 in oem splits

 

[fastfret7]

255/85r16 in oem splits

View attachment 1877237

Sorry to be so dumb here.... But, i thought I had to get a 235 size (235/85/16)... I can get a 255 or 245 whatever? what's the difference?

 

[JohnnyC]

33”x10x16 approx depending on the maker


Edit to clarify...

255/85r16 come out to the size above

 

[fastfret7]

33”x10x16 approx depending on the maker

SO, 7.50/16 converts to 235/85/16 which converts to 33x10x16?

Haha sorry

But, 245/75/16 will work and look correct on my 78' FJ43? I'm asking cause someone is selling new BGF Ko2 dirt cheap.

Thanks,

 

[roscoFJ73]

I have seen that a few people are saying 235/80/16 is the perfect size

It is for most situations

235/85/16 was suppose to be the conversion of the 7.50/16

The 235/80/16 are being fitted to new 7* series. Ive had both sizes on my 75 series and the 235s make the speedo accurate to 1%.