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Buddy of mine tried 295/70/18’s on his ‘02 LX, wouldn’t quite work. He dropped down to 285/70’s and he’s happy now.
35’ on stock suspension????
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Buddy of mine tried 295/70/18’s on his ‘02 LX, wouldn’t quite work. He dropped down to 285/70’s and he’s happy now.
neilsen100
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I thought 40s would fit but required night view. I'm sure I've read that somewhere on here.
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Yeah. @nukegoat can give you the details
I just went through this, I also have AHC. Mind you, I did the sensor adjustment lift which only puts me about an inch or so higher front and back. I have room to go higher but don't feel like I need to until I add sliders.
I'd say it depends on whether you have 16's vs 18's. You're forced into a wider tire with 16's to gain height if your stick with aspect ratio, which would be 315's. With 18's you can maximize height without getting too fat a tire under the wheel well.
In any case, my tires are 285/70/18. These are listed on 4WheelParts as measuring 34.1". My measurement on the ground with 36 PSI is about 33.7". Take it FWIW but they fit. No rubbing at full turn or flex.
I'd say it depends on whether you have 16's vs 18's. You're forced into a wider tire with 16's to gain height if your stick with aspect ratio, which would be 315's. With 18's you can maximize height without getting too fat a tire under the wheel well.
In any case, my tires are 285/70/18. These are listed on 4WheelParts as measuring 34.1". My measurement on the ground with 36 PSI is about 33.7". Take it FWIW but they fit. No rubbing at full turn or flex.
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
Night View. Not Night Vision
Is this picture with 255/85/16s? If so do you have a picture from the front or back? Also, any issues grabbing rocks with skinner 255s?IMO, if you're going oversize, 285/75/17 Cooper ST MAXX - It measures out to 34.06"x11.1" - members here are running this size with an AHC lift.
Otherwise, if you're running it as a daily driver and also want a very capable offroad vehicle with good dynamics, try a 255/85/16 ST MAXX
285/75/17 Cooper ST MAXX
From this thread: 200 Series and Tundra wheels on 100 series photo thread
255/85/16
From this thread: 285/65/16 vs 255/85/16??? What say you?
Found both by searching google images for the tire size + lx470
285/75/17 Cooper ST MAXX
From this thread: 200 Series and Tundra wheels on 100 series photo thread
255/85/16
From this thread: 285/65/16 vs 255/85/16??? What say you?
Found both by searching google images for the tire size + lx470
You can run 35"s as has been stated. But, that comes with some considerations...especially wear on components as @atnolan94 alluded to above. I considered 35"s for a while. But then I realized that availability for spares when in more remote locations becomes a concern. I wanted to stick with a size that was widely available and wouldn't leave me stranded (happened to a cruiser in my HIH group last year who had an "odd" tire size that was not available from any tire vendor anywhere in SW CO....he had to buy an entire 4 tire set in a different size.....had to run in "limp" mode on a mismatched spare all the way to Grand Junction from Telluride to get them). The other thing for me is that I wanted a matching combo on my trailer (allows for additional emergency spares if needed). Worst case scenario (tear the sidewall on one of my main tires AND the truck spare), I could scavenge an exact match from my trailer so that I could safely get to an area where I could procure a replacement tire to then get the trailer back up and running. It means I'm running upwards of 3 additional spares when towing in the mountains on trails (along with a tire repair kit). It's a very specific concern that not a ton of people have. In the end, 275/70/18 was the best fit for my needs. That size has a WIDE selection available and can be easily found in a pinch almost anywhere (even if the brand might be different than my KO2). Ubiquity and redundancy have their advantages when adventuring. If I had 16"s, I'd get a similar "common" size (295/75/16) so that availability is pretty wide even in remote areas. 33" have provided me plenty of ground clearance (never once felt I couldn't do something because of the 33" size) and less wear on drivetrain components (lower overall maintenance costs) than the taller and much heavier 35"s would have. 35"s look awesome for sure! For me though, I have specific use requirements that necessitate me staying on my current setup.
Stick with 33's, unless you are taking the 100 into technical rocky terrain often and are able to afford service or keep it up yourself. Otherwise, as long as your 100 is up to snuff on maintenance (healthy steering rack, cv's and bearings), and you don't mind making room in your fenders/pinch weld, I say do it (35's). You will still have some rubbing upon hard compression, but you can either get a 1" body lift, deal with the minor rubbing or heat up and massage the liners some. I don't think things wear any faster (in fact the 100 is more durable) than say the lighter duty platforms (4runners, gx470's, and tacomas etc.) running the same size 35's (commonly done).
Bottom line, if you are going to use it as a back country exploration vehicle in rocky technical terrain, do it. If not, it's a waste.
Bottom line, if you are going to use it as a back country exploration vehicle in rocky technical terrain, do it. If not, it's a waste.
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DirtDawg
"It'd be alot cooler if you did"
Contrary to popular belief, you can run different sized spares on our rigs. That’s the beauty of open diffs. Obviously you don’t wanna run a 31 with 35s, but an inch variance won’t matter.
Agree on all your other points though Gary.
True for the open diffs on LCs and later ATRAC equipped LXs. A little different for the earlier LX LSD rears though I believe. Yeah, 1" variance isn't enough to cause concern. Definitely don't want to run 33-34 and have a 31" stock spare
DirtDawg
"It'd be alot cooler if you did"
Good point! I forget about the 98-99 LXs every now and then.True for the open diffs on LCs and later ATRAC equipped LXs. A little different for the earlier LX LSD rears though I believe. Yeah, 1" variance isn't enough to cause concern. Definitely don't want to run 33-34 and have a 31" stock spare
Cant wait to meet up soon!
Good point! I forget about the 98-99 LXs every now and then.
Cant wait to meet up soon!
Looking forward to hanging out and running some trails with you again real soon!
atnolan94
I'm Your Huckleberry
You will have to modify the pinch weld and run a spacer, depending on how wide your tire is.
Bumping this old thread for some advice:
Thoughts on fitment for 255 85 17 Baja Boss AT using Rock Warrior 17" Wheels? Posts online suggest once installed its a 34" outside diameter. Considering these because 16" 255 85 16 only come in MT and looking for an AT option.
Thoughts on fitment for 255 85 17 Baja Boss AT using Rock Warrior 17" Wheels? Posts online suggest once installed its a 34" outside diameter. Considering these because 16" 255 85 16 only come in MT and looking for an AT option.
| TIRE SIZE / EQUIV. SIZE | LOAD RANGE | SIDEWALL | SERVICE DESC | MEAS RIM APPROVED RIMS | MAX LOAD MAX INFL | O.D. IN. | SECT. WIDTH IN. | TREAD WIDTH IN. | TREAD DEPTH 32NDS | APX. WT. LBS. | MATL #. | PART # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT255/85R17 35X10.00R17LT | E | BLK | 121Q | 7.0 6.5-8.0 | 3,195 lbs @ 80 psi. | 34.6 | 9.8 | 8.6 | 18.5 | 64 | 90000036821 | 53750 | BUY |
Bumping this old thread for some advice:
Thoughts on fitment for 255 85 17 Baja Boss AT using Rock Warrior 17" Wheels? Posts online suggest once installed its a 34" outside diameter. Considering these because 16" 255 85 16 only come in MT and looking for an AT option.
TIRE SIZE /
EQUIV. SIZELOAD
RANGESIDEWALL SERVICE
DESCMEAS RIM
APPROVED RIMSMAX LOAD
MAX INFLO.D. IN. SECT. WIDTH IN. TREAD WIDTH IN. TREAD DEPTH 32NDS APX. WT. LBS. MATL #. PART # LT255/85R17
35X10.00R17LTE BLK 121Q 7.0
6.5-8.03,195 lbs @
80 psi.34.6 9.8 8.6 18.5 64 90000036821 53750 BUY
With no lift? That would be miserable if you ask me. Rub city.
Yeah leaning away from this and thinking of 295/75/16 with minimal rub, and then in off road trails can hit the high button for instant 2" lift to help. The Geolander has a high overall diameter of 33.7 compared to its peers in the 33.3 diameter range, my other option is 255/85/16 Toyo Open Country MT which has a nice overall diameter of 33.5 but I really want a do it all tire so trying to stick with AT so leaning towards geolander.
My current tire, 285/75/16 AT3W has an overall diameter of 32.8! what a let down!
