Sweet FJ55!!
33x950x15 Pictures Tall Skinny
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Thanks for the replies! My production date is July 1975.
The early 75 still had the lower low range gearing....july is several months too late however.
Is a healthy 2F ok with running 3,000 rpm for an extended period of time (highway driving), or is 3,000 rpm kind of pushing it hard? I'm new to these rigs. My 2F was just rebuilt, and seems to runs great, but 3,000 rpm seems like the happy shift point.
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I believe the manual said redline was somewhere in the 3600 rpm area (someone correct me if I am wrong). When I rebuilt mine, I had the pistons and everything balanced. I have been to 3600 and it didn't blow, but I do not like to run it above 3200, just as a precaution. I hunt in Northern AZ and live in Southern AZ (roughly 200 miles each way), and I run at 3000 pulling a pop-up camper.
3,000 rpm continuous sounds/feels like it is really screaming, especially if you don't have a tach - but as far as I can tell it does no harm to a healthy 2F. That's about where I shift also.
the red line number is a suggestion, not a hard line number.....crossing it doesn't automatically mean the engine is going to start farting important internal parts out.
I've always liked the 33x9.50s and hated to see them go.
This is the last set I have and they're getting a bit long in the tooth.
This is the last set I have and they're getting a bit long in the tooth.
Does anyone know if there is a similar thread like this one for 35 inch rubber?
33x10.50 KM2
I know its an old post but your 55 is gorgeous
My 9.5s only have a few hundred miles on them.
How cracked up are they? I think a lot of us wish we would've stashed a bunch away in a dark cool place dismounted, I always wonder how well the mounted survivors have stood up.
That said I am happy with my 32x9.5 TSLs, fresh off the shelf!
There are no visible signs of aging.
Hi, Some you never see until they almost explode. Mike
Now that 16” OEM-style wheels are an option we have lots of good tall-skinny options available.
7.5R16 KM3’s are basically 32” by about 8-8.5 wide depending on how much air you put in them.
There are also quite a few tall/skinny options in metric sizes for 16” wheels (I think that’s 235/85R16)?
7.5R16 KM3’s are basically 32” by about 8-8.5 wide depending on how much air you put in them.
There are also quite a few tall/skinny options in metric sizes for 16” wheels (I think that’s 235/85R16)?
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I thought the TSL’s were 34x9.5. Either way, love how they look. I was eyeing them up for my 15” rims but was concerned they’d be too tall at stock height. They’re also bias ply, correct? Not necessary a bad thing but definitely “different” if you’ve never driven on bias plys.
Thanks. Yes, they are bias ply, which isn't what most folks want. I love them most of the time (under 50 mph).