Introduction - Hello!

[ck200]

Hello,

Just introducing myself. I've really enjoyed this forum over the past couple months.

I've been a long time admirer of LC's (all generations) and I recently jumped in and bought my first Land Cruiser. I have about 1200 miles on the truck so far and love it...other than a few small annoying things (eg fake wood/plastic steering wheel). Unfortunately, it hasn't seen dirt yet. All stock except BFG A/T. Here is a picture

 

[4Peanut]

All stock except BFG A/T.

Welcome to 'MUD! Beautiful 200! I wouldn't call full tint and black wheels "all stock."

 

[WoodyCreature]

Super nice. Is that factory tint? And also I'm interested in powder coating my wheels, is that what you did and if so, what did it run you?

 

[ck200]

Super nice. Is that factory tint? And also I'm interested in powder coating my wheels, is that what you did and if so, what did it run you?

Thanks! The back windows are all factory tint. I tinted the front aftermarket to get as close as possible to the back. The wheels aren't powder coated...it's just paint (almost flat black). I chose paint due to initial cost and they would also be easier to fix should the get really scuffed up. The wheels were about $100 a piece done by a friend of mine.

 

[Tapage]

I'm not a window tint fan but your 200 looks extremely cool .. congrats .. lift and bumpers will give the final touch !

 

[2000UZJ]

I seriously approve that post.

Beautiful 200!

 

[planetalaska]

Great truck! What size tires do you have?

 

[ck200]

Great truck! What size tires do you have?

Thanks! They are 285/65/18. No rubbing issues to speak of.

 

[JBHorne]

Do you live in Phoenix by any chance? I think I saw your vehicle the other day while driving through, lol!

 

[BigDouggieDoug]

Very good looking LC200. Congrats ck200!

 

[ck200]

Do you live in Phoenix by any chance? I think I saw your vehicle the other day while driving through, lol!

I live in California...so, not me...

 

[MUDIMOND]

ck200,

Cool Cruiser, welcome to the club, always wondered what it would look like to have black wheels, looks great.
Any idea on the method/type used?
MD.

 

[planetalaska]

Thanks! They are 285/65/18. No rubbing issues to speak of.

OK, I'm going to get the exact same tires. Are there any issues with the spare not fitting in the holder under the cargo area?

 

[JBHorne]

OK, I'm going to get the exact same tires. Are there any issues with the spare not fitting in the holder under the cargo area?

No -- my 33.2" tire fit fine. I had to cut some metal however when installing the new rear bumper to make it fit, but it fit!

 

[planetalaska]

Thanks! They are 285/65/18. No rubbing issues to speak of.

I was looking at this video of an LC200 with stock tires/suspensions, and couldn't help but think that the 285/65/18 would rub in this situation. Please look at the video at 43 seconds and then 1 minute 13 seconds when the suspensions are flexing hard.

Any potential rubbing?

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► Alaska 2011 LC200 / Silver ►

 

[MUDIMOND]

I was looking at this video of an LC200 with stock tires/suspensions, and couldn't help but think that the 285/65/18 would rub in this situation. Please look at the video at 43 seconds and then 1 minute 13 seconds when the suspensions are flexing hard.

Any potential rubbing?

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► Alaska 2011 LC200 / Silver ►

I confirm, I have been using Michelin LT28565R 18 LTX AT 2 E for a while, all stock and there is absolutely no rubbing.
Hope this helps,
MD.

 

[ck200]

I haven't experienced any rubbing so far. However, I haven't yet tested it to the extent shown in the video. So, sorry I can't answer more specifically.

 

[planetalaska]

I have the BFG 285/65R18 T/A KO on order at Costco, but the paperwork says the recommended pressure is 33 psi (same as stock tire). I have a suspicion it may not be enough.

What should the correct psi be for this tire on the LC200 on road?

 

[MUDIMOND]

Jealousy Killed The Cat

Hello,

Just introducing myself. I've really enjoyed this forum over the past couple months.

I've been a long time admirer of LC's (all generations) and I recently jumped in and bought my first Land Cruiser. I have about 1200 miles on the truck so far and love it...other than a few small annoying things (eg fake wood/plastic steering wheel). Unfortunately, it hasn't seen dirt yet. All stock except BFG A/T. Here is a picture

ck200,
Man, I couldn't resist the all black look, I thought I would do mine too, in addition I did the mirrors (they were chromed) the grill and the wheels, my body man used the original vehicle's paint code but with a non shinny/reflective clear.
I thought I would post some pics, enjoy.
MD.

 

[chimyz]

Great looking ride CK200. I love the black look.