Apparrently I am looking for a unicorn! A tall skinny 35 inch tire.

[ChaseTruck]

I like these Michelin XZL copies.
I would ponder trying these out if I knew I won't have to cut fender and do a body lift. They are realistically only one inch larger than the 315's I have now. I have prior expirience with Chinese tires on a F550 that used to eat 2 grand worth of tires every ten months. I got a way more agressive tread and they lasted just shy of two years. I also ran Chinese tires on my 33000 pound Sterling and never had issues. Does anyone see a reason why these tires would not physically work? Most of the driving that I plan to do will be mostly gravel back roads with e occasional romp in the woods on a class 4 road.
BTW. How do I explain my new Mud addiction to my wife? She keeps asking what the hell I am looking at.

Michelin XZL Clone Yellowsea YS20 Military Tire 255/100R16 9.00R16 | eBay

Only 20 posts in this thread to talk yourself into a larger tire - not bad

Here are a few tidbits from the peanut gallery:
I've spent some time pondering the same original question a while ago, and in the end came to the conclusion that I want a tire make and size that's somewhat readily available in case I cut one down (which I've done quite a bit...). Maybe the Michelin clones don't cut, I don't know.
I also decided that I want something where the sidewall can conform to rocks, and a military tire that's made to be shot at didn't seem to fit my needs. Maybe I'm wrong on this, have no intention to find out.
Given that my truck lives in AZ, where tires dry-rot, and the rubber tends to incur cuts after 3 or so years anyways, I've decided I'm better off with tires from a local outfit of a national chain that offers a no-questions-asked replacement warranty - that has served me well in the past.
My truck is a toy, I like the feel of soft, grippy rubber on a rocky trail, and mere durability in term of overall miles doesn't matter a lot to me - usually my tires end up cut before the 50% wear mark.
Last, I know I don't 'wheel my truck nearly often enough, but I seriously doubt that going from a 12.5" wide tire to a 10.5" wide tire would net noticeable real-world advantages to me; I tend to blame the trails/obstacles when it comes to wear of bearings/steering components etc., and not the tire width.
Your results may vary. I would go for the bigger tires, just because...

 

[SR.GRINGO]

Keep in mind if you buy a Unicorn you may not be able to find a replacement in a pinch.

 

[Mattyboy]

Good points Chase Truck! I would buy 5 and keep one on the swing out. I also ponder the narrow tsl's , but I am not sure I really want a bias tire. Anyways I have a ton of oil leaks to take care of before I buy tires. Thanks for the help. And for the record I have Owned a military M931A2. That had 50 inch Michelins on it. Those were HUGE tires. I miss that truck nothing like an 8 liter diesel and 6 wheel drive.

 

[GW Nugget]

As far as bumpstops to prevent 35" tires without cutting... I was happy with 1.5" front & rear from @ Hitit66 He sells aluminum stops at a great price.

 

[cruiserfj45]

I have run 33x12.5R15 on my 84 FJ60 for 13 years now. I just switched to a set of 33x10.5R15 BFG A/T about 2 months ago. I will be getting rid of them as soon as I have the money to go back to a 12.5" tire. The on and off road performance is night and day. Even my wife was telling me she doesn't like how they handle.

 

[bwesty]

The Interco SSR 35x10.5 is available in 15" ,16" and 17" rim sizes. It is a radial tire. It is fairly easy to obtain through a number of different distributors, but at a hefty price point.

 

[NLScooby]

The Interco SSR 35x10.5 is available in 15" ,16" and 17" rim sizes. It is a radial tire. It is fairly easy to obtain through a number of different distributors, but at a hefty price point.

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Oh man,
I love this rig!! This was for sale on Slee's site, wasn't it?
Drool!

 

[n0rth]

Radial TSL Swamper 36x12.50r16 Measure 35.6x10.1 on factory rims



A buddies FJ40 running 33x10.50r15 for comparison both trucks were aired down to 10-12 psi

 

[mtntoys]

LT285/75R18 Toyo AT2 XT measures 34.8x11.3

 

[mct75]

35x12.5r15 was the best I could do without buying unicorns. I would have preferred a 35x10.5 but those are almost all bias tires.

 

[Heckraiser]

I've been thinking about a 34x10.5x16 or 35x10.5x16 LTB as a spare... don't think I'd want to run it as a primary tire (and even if I did, cost would be prohibitive.

 

[dogfishlake]

The Interco SSR 35x10.5 is available in 15" ,16" and 17" rim sizes. It is a radial tire. It is fairly easy to obtain through a number of different distributors, but at a hefty price point.

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I saw this for sale a while back too. @bwesty , is it your 80 now? Great score. It always pops up on Google Images and I have to stop and stare for a bit.

 

[coax]

As others have said, its pretty limited in tall/narrow tires for us 35x10.5 swampers is probably the closest on stock 16" rims. If you are up for switching rims, a 285/75/18 or a 295/70/18 will get you a pretty tall and narrow tire. I've always wanted a 285/85/16 tire but I think Simex is the only brand that does and we can't get 'em here. Downside of going 18's is a bit less sidewall but may work for you? Also I think more variety in the 295/70/18 than the 285/75 (though the 295's are a bit smaller)

Otherwise just check the section width of the 315's and look for a narrow one. I think the goodyear MTR's that I've seen don't appear all that much wider than a 285 from other brands.

 

[spartan]

Somebody beat me to it. Interco. Those things are loud mofo's. Try an off ramp at 55 MPH. Be careful.

 

[n0rth]

I will say the TSL radial has been a really good tire. Run the current set for 30k+ on my Tacoma and now swapped them over to the cruiser which after balancing run pretty smooth they're no louder than a worn out Baja MTZ or Nitto trail grappler in a 35".

 

[PGG76116]

Possibly a bit big..... 255/100r16 Michelin XZL. Just over 36" tall but only 10" wide.
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I did a search for these didnt come up with much are they discontinued? I found on like for $770 a tire... OUCH

 

[chap79]

Thread revival!

if you move to 17" wheels you can get a 285/75r17 which is about a 34" x 11" tire.

 

[PGG76116]

Thread revival!

if you move to 17" wheels you can get a 285/75r17 which is about a 34" x 11" tire.

Thanks KK6CTS

 

[DylanICON]

Nitto just came out with a new size Trail Grappler that's a bit narrower
35x11.50R17. and its a load range C so it rides better and is more compliant

we just put a set on our 4Runner

 

[DylanICON]