315/70/17 on FJ Steel Wheels?

[fjc8871]

I have an opportunity to come up on some Maxxis A/T 315/70/17 tires. I was thinking of running them on my left over FJ black steel wheels I have sitting in my garage. I think they will mount up but will I have other issues? My setup is 850J up front and 863 in rear.
What do you guys think?

 

[mattafact]

You'll need wheel spacers unless you go flareless I believe. I had Js plus a trim spacer on mine and my 37's fit real well.

 

[Brunt Force Trauma]

You shouldnt "need" spacers. But the tires will sit and inch or so narrower inside the wells with the FJC wheels. It would look sort odd if you are running flares.

 

[fjc8871]

Gotcha! Thanks fellas. Thought I try some A/T for my daily commute. I will post up if I go through with it.

 

[80BajaBound]

If not... I want you steelies!

 

[ScottyDog]

Bruno, you may not need the spacers w/315's.. but I had to with 16" steelies and the 255's it was really wishy/washy on the freeway. It drives fine now.... the 315's may be a little more stable since the tire is wider.

Good luck!

 

[chap79]

I ran without wheel spacers for about 4 months (including a 1600 mile road trip) with 35x1250 on 17" Tundra alloys. It drove fine and I didn't have any feeling of it being "less stable." The issue I ran into was articulation as the rear tires rubbed on the frame really good even with 2"bump stops. It was a "noticeable" difference in the look as the wheel offset is greater but wasn't bad. If it didn't rub the frame rails I wouldn't have even bothered. I went with a 1.25" spacer which tucks the tire nicely in the fender well for me. YMMV

Cheers