New To The Forum - J100 2004 LC 👉🏻Looking for guidance!👈🏻 (1 Viewer)

[Seviant]

Hi guys,

I just signed up. I have a 2004 Land Cruiser and have been looking around for proper recommendations on Tire Size, Wheel Size and Lift Kits.

I use my truck for weekend use driving partly freeways and partly unpaved dirt roads.

Any recommendations on:

1. Maximum Tire Size for Stock Wheels W/O a lift? (Currently running P255/70R18 but need significantly larger beefier tires)
2. Thinking about replacing wheels with Stock Tundra wheels with new Tires
3. Lift Kit Recommendations? Would love to find a set in the classifieds section but am open to purchasing a New Set.

TIA

There are some AMAZING looking setups which have given me a new outlook on what this SUV can really handle, far beyond what I had originally thought of Land Cruisers. Opened my eyes to Toyota's engineering prowess.

 

[jLB]

[“Use the FAQ Luke!”]

100-series FAQ

Featured trucks: 100 series featured trucks Photo threads 100 series pics 100 series basics Newbie guide to the 100, models, and inspection of a used vehicle (by Slee Off Road) How big of a tire can I fit with no lift? What is the thing/weight on the passenger side frame rail? Comparison of...

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What is the largest tire I can fit with no lift?

285/75/16 285/65/18

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It depends how you define “fit”...

On stock wheels, no spacers, no lift, no BFH, no heat gun, no cutting, I had no issues with:
285/65R18
275/70R18

(The wheels in your picture seem to be “Tundra steelies”, not stock on the 100 series, in the US)

 

[Seviant]

Nice, just went through the 2nd link you were kind enough to provide, looks like the 275/70R18 is the perfect size to go with for that big but "fit" look.

Would want to go just a little bigger for the added clearance and am willing to do a heat gun to the flaps but not sure what a "BFH" or "well pinch weld" is.

 

[jLB]

Nice, just went through the 2nd link you were kind enough to provide, looks like the 275/70R18 is the perfect size to go with for that big but "fit" look.

Would want to go just a little bigger for the added clearance and am willing to do a heat gun to the flaps but not sure what a "BFH" or "well pinch weld" is.

BFH = Big F’ing Hammer
pinch weld = a method of joining two panels that leaves a “standing” seam

A recent thread on the subject:

how to trim fenders AKA pinch weld mod

I haven't seen a step by step for this on Mud but considering how many people are afraid to cut even the plastic on their fenders, i thought i'd show you what I did today to prepare for putting on some metric 35s next week. (285/75/18) i planed to hammer the pinch weld down, trim a little and...

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[jLB]

BFH = Big F’ing Hammer
pinch weld = a method of joining two panels that leaves a “standing” seam

A recent thread on the subject:

how to trim fenders AKA pinch weld mod

I haven't seen a step by step for this on Mud but considering how many people are afraid to cut even the plastic on their fenders, i thought i'd show you what I did today to prepare for putting on some metric 35s next week. (285/75/18) i planed to hammer the pinch weld down, trim a little and...

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Note: that you have to also figure out where to put the spare, the 275/70R18 is a very tight fit in the factory spot.

 

[Seviant]

Did not think of that. Thank you!