I need some advice

[WCoates]

I’ve very new to four wheel driving but always loved it and wanted to do it.

I bought myself a 1997 80 series for my first car and it is completely stock except for a 2inch lift and draws in the back. I’ve had it for a few months now and looking to upgrade my current stock wheels up to 35 muddies. I’m looking to do mainly camping on beaches but I have friends who do trips inland that involves a bit of bush bashing.

My question is can I fit 35 mud tyres on the car with a 2inch lift? And can I put 35inch tyres on my stock 80 series rim or do I need to upgrade them?

 

[mudgudgeon]

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[Irish Reiver]

I imagine 35's or 315's will be a tight squeeze under certain circumstances. I had 315's on a 3" lift that worked very well.
I would also council you to think long and hard about fitting mud terrain tires. How much driving on paved roads will you do versus off roading? M/T tires are noisy, less fuel efficient and crap in heavy rain. A good A/T tire should be ruled out before settling for M/Ts.

 

[mudgudgeon]

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Yes.
And, yes, and no.

 

[Ballsie]

I put a set of mud terrains on my truck back in the 90s. I learned my lesson and will never do it again. I think you will be fine with 35s though.

 

[WCoates]

I imagine 35's or 315's will be a tight squeeze under certain circumstances. I had 315's on a 3" lift that worked very well.
I would also council you to think long and hard about fitting mud terrain tires. How much driving on paved roads will you do versus off roading? M/T tires are noisy, less fuel efficient and crap in heavy rain. A good A/T tire should be ruled out before settling for M/Ts.

Okay will do thank you

 

[BILT4ME]

I’ve very new to four wheel driving but always loved it and wanted to do it.

I bought myself a 1997 80 series for my first car and it is completely stock except for a 2inch lift and draws in the back. I’ve had it for a few months now and looking to upgrade my current stock wheels up to 35 muddies. I’m looking to do mainly camping on beaches but I have friends who do trips inland that involves a bit of bush bashing.

My question is can I fit 35 mud tyres on the car with a 2inch lift? And can I put 35inch tyres on my stock 80 series rim or do I need to upgrade them?

Not sure what brands and models of tires are available in your area.

I like my Goodyear Duratracs in Mud, Snow, and Rain. The folks in the dry states don't like them for rock crawling because of "soft" sidewalls.

I only got 95K miles (153K KM) out of my last set of Duratracs (90% on road) 285/75-16. I currently have 55K Miles on my current set and they are still about 60% tread.

Yes, you can install 33's (285) and 35" (315) on the stock 16" rims and with a 2" lift.

Many here in the USA gripe about the BFG KO2 and KO3 AT tires due to not holding balance, constantly being out of round, and having issues.

Toyo tires are well received as are Nitto, but they are both heavy.

You don't mention the engine and transmission you have, as all we got here in the USA is the 4.5L petrol and automatic trans. You got a lot better alternatives there.

Drive it a while, make your list, determine your NEEDS, and decide from there.

For me, I do lots of on-road, with some off-road, but a fair amount of my travels in rain and snow and if I get to a muddy jobsite, well, I need to continue. An AT tire will not cut it for me. I do VERY little rock crawling, so it's easy for me. My Duratracs are not noisy unless I forget to rotate them regularly.
As far as MT tires vs AT tires in the rain......I'll see that challenge. It's about siping and if my MT tires can squish out the mud in time, then it will surely squish out the water faster that the ATs.

 

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[azrider]

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[mudgudgeon]

why even reply?

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Really?

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What did your double post contribute?

 

[effjay80]

Not sure what sidewalls are spec'd for salt water croc bites but have fun with your 80. Nice first vehicle.

 

[OREGON85]

I really liked my 315 DuraTrac tires. Really good all around tire. I think they may have stopped making them in that size though. I happen to have a set with 90%+ tread for sale. I would have bought them again if they came in a 37.

 

[77mustard40]

Will 315’s will fit fine with a 2” lift, my suggestion (from experience) would be to go with an AT tire vs MT if most of your miles will be highway

 

[tromz]

yea you can go to 35s. But your suspension geometry-will change. As well as your overall gearing. You can run it stock ok but you will suffer on speed control offroad downhill. Also you’re adding weight to the braking system. Also more wear on the axle components. Not saying don’t I’m sure you’ll be happy by doing so. Just be aware of modifications done correctly keeps the truck happy.