35s on LX700h OT -BFG K03 285/75R18

[Canyonero]

Short version: they bolt right up, minimal rubbing.

Longer version:
-Stock wheels (maintain OEM scrub radius).
-The front mudflaps (front of tire) are the main rubbing area and each is easily removed with 2, 10mm bolts.
-Spare tire is a challenge. I’ve included photos showing the space Toyota carved out for the OEM 33” spare, and it’s not ideal for a 35 without some modifications.
-The only way I could even kind of get the spare 35 under the truck was by removing all air from it. TPMS system doesn’t like the spare at 0psi and you will get the TPMS light. Not a big deal but worth noting.
-Articulation is something I’m still testing but early indications are promising that in H2, there may be full range of travel without issue. I will update this post as I have more info.
-The rig drives great on 35s. We just did a trip to Steamboat and back (3 hours each way) and it was smooth and quiet and still has ridiculous power.
-I drive in H2, and love how the AHC system will update the height based on speed and go back to H2 when you’re not going over 40mph.
-I don’t have a picture, but these 35s are significantly larger than the factory tires. It looks mean and purposeful in person.
-I know Dissent is running portals and 37s but I feel like that’s overkill (and they’re not running a spare); 35s will take you anywhere and then some.

 

[Canyonero]

Spare tire area

 

[Canyonero]

Spare tire area, you can see the steel brackets that flank the 33” tire. Those could be reconfigured for a 35 if you were really motivated. I ordered the RiG’d ultraswing, so when it arrives (in like 278 weeks) I will relocate the spare to the back.

 

[Canyonero]

Some more test flex photos.

 

[Knowbuddy]

I run a 5 tire rotation on my 200. My spare wouldn't fit but after some wear my 35 inch spare fits. Is the spare underneath while flexing it out? Looks great by the way.

 

[Canyonero]

Yes the spare is underneath while flexing. It’s tight but it works. And thank you!

 

[G-Cat]

Do they make it tow better?

 

[mrlittlejeans]

Looks great.

Do you know what the offset is on those rims?

Can you see if the tires rub the UCA at full turn?

 

[Oakleyguy]

@kreiten

 

[MRego]

Nice. Send us pics of the car sitting pretty in various height when you can. Any rubbing in access? Would a profile 70 or even 65 help with the spare tire situation?

 

[Oakleyguy]

@Canyonero Any plans to try 1" spacers?

 

[Canyonero]

@Canyonero Any plans to try 1" spacers?

I’m not opposed to it. I did run spidertrax spacers on my 200 and had no issues. I do like the look of tires flush with the body as well as slightly lowered CG.

 

[Canyonero]

@Canyonero Any plans to try 1" spacers?

Considering portals.. $17k is spicy, but it might be worth it. Thoughts?

 

[Docyota]

I vote no on the portals. Cool, but you're adding a lot of potential risk for slightly bigger tires. Like you said a bit ago, 35's gets you everywhere you could possibly want to go.

But. A 37 inch'd LX700h is a halo vehicle. Like the G wagon 4x4^2. Nothing out there like it for comfort, fun, and capability (except dissent's).

 

[Canyonero]

I vote no on the portals. Cool, but you're adding a lot of potential risk for slightly bigger tires. Like you said a bit ago, 35's gets you everywhere you could possibly want to go.

But. A 37 inch'd LX700h is a halo vehicle. Like the G wagon 4x4^2. Nothing out there like it for comfort, fun, and capability (except dissent's).

Yeah I went down a YouTube rabbit hole on portals, and came out the other side with the conclusion that I wouldn’t put them on the LX.

 

[JackAttack13]

Considering portals.. $17k is spicy, but it might be worth it.

I too went down the rabbit hole and actually thought the portals were a fantastic idea for a vehicle with such a great performing AHC system, and one that has so many sensors, and accessory systems. You gain almost 4 inches in lift in Normal ride mode, and 8 inches of lift total in H2 with the added clearance on the diffs without straining the CV joints or needing to re-gear the truck. I would stick with 35's as 37's are a bit much, but the ability to fit them if needed is a great option.

Honestly the idea of having such a capable vehicle for 17k in portals and 2k for some 35's is VERY tempting. If you take in the cost of a quality lift kit, tires, re-gear front and rear and you are close to 17k. This might be an adventure rig that could take me virtually everywhere I would want to go in extreme comfort for the next 25 years and the investment looks pretty tempting.

The only negatives that I can identify from my opinion is the additional upkeep and maintenance of changing the oil every 5k miles. That is an annoyance and would get pretty old. But in the grand scheme of things, its not a lot to ask for such a simple upgrade for the return in performance off-road.

 

[Canyonero]

I too went down the rabbit hole and actually thought the portals were a fantastic idea for a vehicle with such a great performing AHC system, and one that has so many sensors, and accessory systems. You gain almost 4 inches in lift in Normal ride mode, and 8 inches of lift total in H2 with the added clearance on the diffs without straining the CV joints or needing to re-gear the truck. I would stick with 35's as 37's are a bit much, but the ability to fit them if needed is a great option.

Honestly the idea of having such a capable vehicle for 17k in portals and 2k for some 35's is VERY tempting. If you take in the cost of a quality lift kit, tires, re-gear front and rear and you are close to 17k. This might be an adventure rig that could take me virtually everywhere I would want to go in extreme comfort for the next 25 years and the investment looks pretty tempting.

The only negatives that I can identify from my opinion is the additional upkeep and maintenance of changing the oil every 5k miles. That is an annoyance and would get pretty old. But in the grand scheme of things, its not a lot to ask for such a simple upgrade for the return in performance off-road.

Agree on all points. Thanks for nothing, now I want to do it again.

 

[JackAttack13]

Agree on all points. Thanks for nothing, now I want to do it again.

Glad I can help you spend money.

 

[Docyota]