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Looking for thread on someone that as put 35" tyres on v8 ifs landcruiser

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Cheers guy's:cheers:

Im running 275/70/16 at the moment but im going to go the 35" as the car is being set up as a tourer and would like that extra claerance..
I'm just getting all the weight on it at the moment (eg: rear bar, rear box's with all the camping gear) so im looking around to see what people have done.
 
If you are committed to go 35" I highly recommend, based upon 15-16 month of hard testing of this size (16-months with 285R75 18 vs 3-years with 315R75 16), to give serious consideration to the 285R75 18 size (35" on 11.2" wide). It will allow you the benefit of not having to run wheel spacers in front; more clearance; better on and off-road steering due to the lack of spacers; a little lighter tire/wheel combo; better handling and traction in all conditions; etc. Nothing but a "win, win" size AFAIC.
 
spressomon said:
If you are committed to go 35" I highly recommend, based upon 15-16 month of hard testing of this size (16-months with 285R75 18 vs 3-years with 315R75 16), to give serious consideration to the 285R75 18 size (35" on 11.2" wide). It will allow you the benefit of not having to run wheel spacers in front; more clearance; better on and off-road steering due to the lack of spacers; a little lighter tire/wheel combo; better handling and traction in all conditions; etc. Nothing but a "win, win" size AFAIC.
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Why do you hate 295/70-18?
 
LandCruiserPhil said:
Why do you hate 295/70-18?
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I don't remember saying I hate them/that size; however for my use I'd prefer a little taller profile (more air between the wheel and the ground) and less width. The 285 provides just enough clearance at the upper steering knuckle/arm to be able to run recovery chains which I typically need to do on some of the trails I drive for hunting in the winter up here without a 1" wheel spacer.

I don't like the increased "scrub" radius/steering effect with the 2"+ increased track width of front spacers; not mentioning the increased turning radius (this mostly shows its negative side when off-road) from same.
 
I think Spresso nailed on getting these tires. He solved a lot of the problems of running big tires on a 100 in one big swoop. However, I see three major downsides to that size. They are $$$$$, availability in rural areas is limited, and there aren't a lot of choices of tires in that size.

I recently dropped from 315/75/16s to 295/75/16s. I don't regret it one bit. My mileage is up about 2 mpg. It has a little more power, not much, but every bit counts.
 
ginericLC said:
I think Spresso nailed on getting these tires. He solved a lot of the problems of running big tires on a 100 in one big swoop. However, I see three major downsides to that size. They are $$$$$, availability in rural areas is limited, and there aren't a lot of choices of tires in that size.

I recently dropped from 315/75/16s to 295/75/16s. I don't regret it one bit. My mileage is up about 2 mpg. It has a little more power, not much, but every bit counts.
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Yep...they're expensive for sure! That's the benefit with 315's: They're pretty darn affordable and offer many, many selection choices even in smaller communities.

However so far the GY MT/R Kevlar's are turning out to be a great tire for me in a wide variety of conditions. Can't wait to try them in the snow (OK...well truthfully since its only October I CAN wait to try them in the snow :lol:).
 
spressomon said:
I don't remember saying I hate them/that size; however for my use I'd prefer a little taller profile (more air between the wheel and the ground) and less width. The 285 provides just enough clearance at the upper steering knuckle/arm to be able to run recovery chains which I typically need to do on some of the trails I drive for hunting in the winter up here without a 1" wheel spacer.

I don't like the increased "scrub" radius/steering effect with the 2"+ increased track width of front spacers; not mentioning the increased turning radius (this mostly shows its negative side when off-road) from same.
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Your previous measurement of 35" x 11.2" is that real world or published and for what tire? Also is the 11.2" the measurement for what? I'm finding most publish spec are not accurate for any manufacture.

Real world with Nittos is the 295/70/18 is narrower overall then the same style tire in 285/75/16 (both on factory 8" rims). The overall width of the tires the 285 is wider but the tread patch is slightly wider on the 295. Basically the 285 seem to bulge more then the 295 making the UCA and ball joint clearance more on the 295/18 then the 285/16.

My hate comment was to be taken light hearted and not meant to be offensive:flipoff2:
 
LandCruiserPhil said:
Your previous measurement of 35" x 11.2" is that real world or published and for what tire? Also is the 11.2" the measurement for what? I'm finding most publish spec are not accurate for any manufacture.

Real world with Nittos is the 295/70/18 is narrower overall then the same style tire in 285/75/16 (both on factory 8" rims). The overall width of the tires the 285 is wider but the tread patch is slightly wider on the 295. Basically the 285 seem to bulge more then the 295 making the UCA and ball joint clearance more on the 295/18 then the 285/16.

My hate comment was to be taken light hearted and not meant to be offensive:flipoff2:
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Nominal measurements/specs. For comparison my 285R75 18 Goodyear MT/R Kevlars with 50psi in them measure 230mm for the actual tread width and 280mm outside sidewall to outside sidewall at 3/9 o'clock position on rig.

Tire impressions (no pun intended) are so ambiguous and one's opinions are very, very dependent upon the rig set-up (weight), terrain application, etc. I, through a fair amount of experimentation over the 4-1/2 years of owning my '99, have arrived at what I feel is the perfect size and right now (if these GY's go an honest 25K my impressions will be the same as today) perfect tire brand/model for my specific application. They're E rated so not probably going to be so well received/perceived on a less laden rig. There are just too many variables for all of us to agree on the same size and type of tires: Impossible actually! But for those with similar rigs and terrain I can not imagine a better combination.

No offense taken...just saying :rolleyes:.
 
spressomon said:
Nominal measurements/specs. For comparison my 285R75 18 Goodyear MT/R Kevlars with 50psi in them measure 230mm for the actual tread width and 280mm outside sidewall to outside sidewall at 3/9 o'clock position on rig.

Tire impressions (no pun intended) are so ambiguous and one's opinions are very, very dependent upon the rig set-up (weight), terrain application, etc. I, through a fair amount of experimentation over the 4-1/2 years of owning my '99, have arrived at what I feel is the perfect size and right now (if these GY's go an honest 25K my impressions will be the same as today) perfect tire brand/model for my specific application. They're E rated so not probably going to be so well received/perceived on a less laden rig. There are just too many variables for all of us to agree on the same size and type of tires: Impossible actually! But for those with similar rigs and terrain I can not imagine a better combination.

No offense taken...just saying :rolleyes:.
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you have a custom body lift on your 100 series, right?
 
LJ_24 said:
you have a custom body lift on your 100 series, right?
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Yes: 12mm. This was relatively easy, cheap and very effective for 35's.
 
4Peanut said:
Spresso, your signature says "285R85/18". Is that a typo? I know a lot of folks turn to members' signatures when they are looking for information.
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Sorry about that...fixed it! Thanks.
 
spressomon said:
Tire impressions (no pun intended) are so ambiguous and one's opinions are very, very dependent upon the rig set-up (weight), terrain application, etc. I, through a fair amount of experimentation over the 4-1/2 years of owning my '99, have arrived at what I feel is the perfect size and right now (if these GY's go an honest 25K my impressions will be the same as today) perfect tire brand/model for my specific application. They're E rated so not probably going to be so well received/perceived on a less laden rig. There are just too many variables for all of us to agree on the same size and type of tires: Impossible actually! But for those with similar rigs and terrain I can not imagine a better combination.
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I totally agree! The best really depends upon how you use your rig and the terrain you travel in.

I had the previous generation MTRs and I hated them. I would put them up there as possibly the worst tire I've ever owned. They didn't balance well. They sucked on ice, although they became acceptable when I siped them. They were noisy on the highway but didn't provide good traction in the mud and snow. But probably 8 years ago this was the hottest tire for 80 series owners and people raved about them. And because I hated them the lasted a long time. I still have them on my FJ68. You should easily be able to get 25k off of the new ones if they are similar in rubber compound to the old ones.

My favorite tire is still the Toyo Open Country MT. However, I have a friend in the Portland area who absolutely detests his. They don't work as well as his Swamper TRXus did in their conditions. I feel sort of bad about it as I recommended them to him.

And one of my friends here in Idaho put on the TRXus and absolutely had a miserable time with them. They wouldn't balance. He had a delamination. They chunked easily in our lava rock. And they didn't wear well. I think he only got about 10k miles out of them.

So it is all relative and I think at times it has to do with luck. Maybe my MTRs are just a crappy batch? Maybe my friend's TRXus was just because of that size? Maybe my Toyos were just a really special tire to me because I had so many great trips in them and they really weren't that great? OK, I'm not believing that. I'd run Toyos again in a heartbeat given the conditions I typically run in.
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Eric: Your experience with the GY MTR was not an anomaly. I had three different sets of those tires (33" and 35") and they were all the same: Couldn't keep them balanced for the life of me/tire shops (Hunter balanced, beads, etc.); absolutely terrible in/on snow and/or ice; just OK in the mud. But they were very, very lightweight for such a durable tire. As you stated you almost couldn't wear them out! They were, however, a pretty good tire for rock and featured very durable sidewalls.

The Toyo MT is a very well constructed tire. They balance and remain so requiring very little weight typically. However they are HEAVY and their tread runs all the way out to the sidewalls reducing precious clearance for when I need to run recovery chains.

If my current GY MT/R Kevlar's last an honest 25K I will buy another set based on the ~8K miles I've put on them to date.
 
spressomon said:
Sorry about that...fixed it! Thanks.
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If you really wanted to fix it, you would've changed it to 285/75R18 ;)

Who the heck came up with this standard anyway? Width in millimeters and wheel diameter in inches? :rolleyes:
 
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