HJ61 New Tyres

[Cruza]

Hi Guys,

Just a little info on a much debated subject would be great. I have an imported 61, standard 15x8" rims. OME front and rear springs, OME schocks and an ARB rear locker.

The tyres are shot and need replacing. Currently I have 33x12.5, any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

 

[The Dude]

Nice rig.

What are you planning on doing with the truck? It kinda helps to figure out tire options.

oh ya, Welcome to the forum

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Damn Canucks and their GREY market imports!

I fart in your general direction!


Nice rig.



TB

 

[The Dude]

GREY market, i thought it was 100% legit?????

Hey Cruza, what's the deal with the covers on the rear door windows?

 

[Doc]

What kind of use the truck sees will greatly impact the tire choice.

I recently bought Firestone Destination MT's though- and love them. However, they don't have anything that wide, mine are 33's, but closer to 10.5 across.

 

[Cruza]

Hey,

Sorry bout the missing info. It's a DD with an enthusiastic off-road family. MT are out due to road noise...I was really looking for size....I think 31x10.5 might look a little small....

The covers on the rear windows are called Window Sox, basically the stop sun and heat getting to the 3 littlies in the back..Make a huge difference in summer.

Whats with the "GREY" import and fart thingy??? Have I offended someone ?

Cheers

 

[The Dude]

He's just mad he can't get one of our 61's into the US

but he has a sweet rig being built so don't feel to soory for him

For a DD I really liked my BFG ATs. I think I have a pick of my truck with 31 I can send you...

or look here for a bunch of different configurations of my truck. From stock 31x10.5, 35x12.5 and 9.00R16

hj61 pics

 

[Cruza]

Nicew rig man..

Check out our 4x4 page...

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Im sticking my TOUNGE out at you RIGHT HAND DRIVE weirodos!


Bloody Canadians!


I love you guys!


You're women are the BEST!


SIGH!



A.


TB

 

[Greg_B]

Tires and wheels are such a personal choice...

If I am reading this right, you are from the Land Down Under; home of 16" wheels with the correct BS and Offset in 7" and 8" widths (If I sound bitter I am...16x8's that fit any 1980 era's LC are not available afaik in North America).

I suppose you might be able to guess I would suggest some sorta tyres (or was that tires?) that suit your needs, in a 16" configuration.

Check out:https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=17739 for some information on 16's vs 15's.

Does not help your tire choice though...What are the common brands/models of rubber run where you are?

gb

 

[roscoFJ73]

Hey,

Sorry bout the missing info. It's a DD with an enthusiastic off-road family. MT are out due to road noise...I was really looking for size....I think 31x10.5 might look a little small....

The covers on the rear windows are called Window Sox, basically the stop sun and heat getting to the 3 littlies in the back..Make a huge difference in summer.

Whats with the "GREY" import and fart thingy??? Have I offended someone ?

Cheers

Hi Cruza Im in Perth as well .Ive got BFG a/t 33x10.5x15 on my 73 series.
Great for those long freewayruns and excellant deflated in the beachsand.
I got mine from that really old tyre place on canning hway Ardross for $250 ea.
He was by far the cheapest from 10 quotes and worth the drive fron NorR.
Nice 61 , I think Ive seen it if you live NorR and dont worry about the North Americans ,they are just drooling over your cruiser.
Did you get it off Prestige Imports,I heard he is good?

 

[cahilc]

MT are out due to road noise...

Hey Cruza,

Yes the MT's are noisy but, they have been dicontinued. The replacement tire, MTR is very much quieter than the MT. Non-directional tread, different pattern, & sidewall lugs. I'm running MTR's on my daily driver and *love*'em.

Hope this helps,
Cahil

 

[Cruza]

Hey Rosco,

Yes I do live NorR....33x10.5? Hmm My knowledge of syre sizes is worse than I thought...I didn't think that combination was available....Cheers for the info..I'll have a look..

Thanks for the info everyone...

PS Hey TB...Pitty you can't get the cruiser you want isn't it

 

[roscoFJ73]

Hey Rosco,

Yes I do live NorR....33x10.5? Hmm My knowledge of syre sizes is worse than I thought...I didn't think that combination was available....Cheers for the info..I'll have a look..

Thanks for the info everyone...

PS Hey TB...Pitty you can't get the cruiser you want isn't it

Yeah they are an odd size so you usually have to wait a few hours to get them from the warehouse.
Im assuming they will fit as you already have a lift and 33s.
Ill give you a wave next time I see you on the road,look out for a silver 73

 

[hj60]

PS Hey TB...Pitty you can't get the cruiser you want isn't it

2 more years and we can.

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Hey Rosco,

Yes I do live NorR....33x10.5? Hmm My knowledge of syre sizes is worse than I thought...I didn't think that combination was available....Cheers for the info..I'll have a look..

Thanks for the info everyone...

PS Hey TB...Pitty you can't get the cruiser you want isn't it

Oh I'll get it. It's just going to take some CAREFUL planning.

How do you think I got THIS in from Canada, HMM!?!?!

LWB Samurai

 

[Cruza]

Hey TB

Thats a nice beast you have there....Is that street legal???


PS Rosco, Give us a "toot" next time you see me

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Thanks. Here are the stats:

And yes it is street legal here in the US.

1987 Suzuki long wheelbase samurai

1984 toyota 2.4 liter 2L diesel motor
1984 toyota 5 speed tranny, t-case with Marlin 4.70 low range gears
1983 toyota front axle, 5.29 gears, ARB locker and high pinion 3rd member, Longfields, vented disks with four piston calipers
1983 toyota rear axle, 5.29 gears, ARB locker, V6 3rd member, Front Range full floater kit with 4140 axles, disk brakes with four piston calipers
FJ80 master cylinder and power booster with proportion valve
Toyota IFS power steering
Sky manufacturing high steering
Marlin 4.70-1 transfer case (98 to 1) with dual sticks
Marlin secondary transfer case with 2.28 gear set (223 to 1)
Custom four link rear three link front coil suspension
38.5 x 14.5 x 15 SX swampers on Marsh racing 36 bead locked wheels
FULL herculined tub and partial exterior
Autometer gauges in the 5 vent holes
Extrememaire compressor with 5 gallons of onboard air
custom rear bumper, 2x5 gallon gas carrier, rear Ramsey 8000lb winch
custom rocker skids
Trail Tough front bumper with Ramsey 9500 Patriot winch and IPF lights
6 point DaveSport full cage, and exo portions
Corbeau sport seats
Trail Tough fold down windshield
cut door hinges for door removal
Custom soft top
15.5 gallon gas tank
TrailTough fender flares
Centerforce dual friction clutch
Amsoil bypass filter
Flex-a-lite dual electric fans
200 amp battery isolator
One optima red top
One optima yellow top

 

[Cruza]

Geez,

Appart from the fact there is NO WAY a 4by like that could ride on the street here, HOW MANY $$$ HAVE YOU SPENT?????!!!!????

I mean at the end of the day it's still a car????

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

I got it way cheap when the exchange rate was good.

1000.00 US stock. I got all the running gear from a diesel Toyota mini truck for 300.00 US.

I figure to have around 15,000 grand into her.

Im selling her and buying a 1989 BJ74. Auto tranny with cable lockers.

Going to put 38's on here too.

Only a car! GASP. Bite your tounge man!


TB