New tires ‘75 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[Tenn 75 FJ40]

Depending on the wheel backspacing, fat tires can rub on the steering drag link. Yes, you can adjust the travel-stop, but...

I used to rub 33s on a 3" lift, on my '73. Right out of the tire shop and on the trail, a new BFG Mud Terrain knob meets the knife like edge of the tub/rear fender. So, I installed the lift, still rubbed. I eventually moved the rear axle 1" back on the spring perch.

You might want to measure the garage door, if you use one, and you anticipate adding a hard top or whatever.

I will avoid the lift I think. I do have hard top but keep it off. Love Santa Fe; been several times.

 

[Tenn 75 FJ40]

***Stick with load range C tires or lighter. Load range D and E are way to stiff for a light weight vehicle. If you are not off road much and go with some metric tires, a "P" metric tire is rated for passenger and are even softer/lighter than load range C. Lighter load rating tire, and lower PSI in the tires, will give a better ride.***

I would highly recommend some Bilstein 5100 series shocks for 0-2" lift, not the 4600 series. You will still feel the road, but the bigger hits that used to break your teeth out at 40-50 mph on a country road will be absorbed MUCH better with the Bilsteins. I would do this first ~$350 or so before you mess with tires. They are easy to install yourself, and will probably do the most to improve the feel of your