285/18's??

[Brentbba]

My nephew recently bought an FJ Cruiser, knowing how well built cruisers are and my own love for my 80 series.

He asked a question last night about 285/18's. I know from Gon2suf, rfjtoy amongst others and reading here about 285s and up and the body trimming etc. and tons of info on tires but I couldn't find searching anything about 18" rims.

From what I know he plans on a 3" lift.

Anyone running 18 inch rims and what is he in for?

TIA

 

[Blues Dawg]

I've sen these and larger installed as Dealer trim with spacer lifts, so it'll work, but the question to ask is will this be a street only truck or will it be used on trails? If he plans to wheel it, he's better off with 16's.

 

[FirstToy]

he's going to encounter the same issue as any other running 285's (no matter the wheel size)

the 18's are really heavy & have very little sidewall = not ideal for offroading. the low-pro wheels have really stiff sidewalls so airing down will do very little, and bending the wheel is a legitimate concern.

he can do it if he's set on 18s, just be careful offroad

 

[HJ-45CrewCab]

I run 275/70/18 on a 18x9 rim, 1" wheel spacers and OME lift....still rubs at full turn, but liveable. Haven't had it offroad yet, but hopefully soon.

Post #235
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj-cruiser/123407-wheres-all-pics-lifted-fjcs-8.html

 

[FirstToy]

looking at that pic, it looks pretty decent w/ 18s
IH8MUD.com Forum - View Single Post - Where's all the pics of the lifted FJC's???

tires are more expensive for the larger wheel size & you're going to scrub the lip more on rocks but from that pic, looks pretty ok!

 

[Brentbba]

I run 275/70/18 on a 18x9 rim, 1" wheel spacers and OME lift....still rubs at full turn, but liveable. Haven't had it offroad yet, but hopefully soon.

Post #235
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj-cruiser/123407-wheres-all-pics-lifted-fjcs-8.html

What height OME lift?

 

[HJ-45CrewCab]

There is really only one height for OME. I think they market as 3", but some people only get 2.5", different for which springs and additional weight on truck. I have ARB bumper, Warn winch, with OME heavy springs front and med springs in rear. The center of the wheel well to the ground is 40" all the way around.