LT235/85R16s on '76 FJ40 w/Stock Suspension (Highway Use)?

[4Cruisers]

On my upcoming legs of the FJ40 Cross Country Expedition I'll be driving my mostly stock '76 FJ40 (it has an H41 with 3-speed transfer case and 4.11 differentials) primarily on paved roads or decent gravel/dirt roads. The stock suspension doesn't really sag much as the vehicle only has a little more than 64,000 original miles. Also, the shocks are in pretty good shape. I'd like to benefit from some "rubber overdrive" on the predominantly flatter sections of the trip. I bought a set of five 70-Series 16" wheels and BFG LT235/85R16 ATs (~32" tall) for my '86 FJ60 project vehicle and was thinking of temporarily mounting them on the '76. Will I experience any clearance/rubbing issues with this set-up? I know there probably won't be anything more than moderate flexing of the suspension, but I want to be careful. I guess I could always give it a try around the neighborhood, but thought I'd ask here first. BTW, I'm thinking of adding an OME suspension from Cruiser Outfitters (where I got the lift for my '86) to the '76 later this year, and maybe buying a set of 70-Series wheels and the same tires for it as well.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

I wouldn't expect much of an issue. If they are skinny enough to clear the rear fenders I doubt you would have any bottoming out rubs. Front will be fine.

 

[65swb45]

If you extend your bump stops, you can guarantee to hit them before the sheetmetal.

I know a place that sells some.

 

[4Cruisers]

Great advice guys, thanks. I think I'll give them a try as is. If I do decide to order 130-51ABS, I already have some more items in mind that will bring me above the minimum order.

 

[RAYJON]

try and get some that arn't 10 ply, lower the load rating the better, 8 ply were great on my 80 series but the 10ply rode hard, no give in the sidewall, the ones rated over 3500lbs will be hard as a rock..

 

[65swb45]

Of course you could order some DD shackles as well.

Actually I guess that should be

 

[FJ40Jim]

Most 235's are barely 31", so will easily fit under a stock 40. A 255 is usually closer to 33", so they can be a little rubby in spots, but because they are so skinny, still no problem.