Pictures of tires for reference on the fj55

[Roastchestnuts]

So I am debating on what tires I want to do on my fj55. right now it has some road 750 r16 tires on split rims. Witch I am a little nervous about changing. I am either going to buy 15 inch rims or the city racer 16inch rims. I AM NOT DOING A LIFT. I am going to try and keep suspension and the look stockish. I am wondering if any one has pictures of 700r15 tires like the power king super tracktion or deestone versions under their fj55. I may also try 30x9.50 tires under it but that size seems kinda pricey for what it is. have you seen the price of BFG all terrains in that size?? 225$ per tire is kinda ridiculous.

If I do the city racer wheels, Ill do 750 r16 tires.

Before somebody gives me their woes about bias plys - I live on an island and never am really driving too far. and rarely am I going over 25mph. anyways I would love some people to post some pictures so I can get an idea of what it will look like.

Thanks!

 

[onemanarmy]

I know you said no lift, but a 1.5" cheap shackle lift with 2* front shims (and you want new shocks anyways.....50 year old shocks are worn out) and some 31x10.5 on stock steelies would be about perfect!

stock steel wheels are almost free these days, I would not spend $ on 16s

 

[Roastchestnuts]

I know you said no lift, but a 1.5" cheap shackle lift with 2* front shims (and you want new shocks anyways.....50 year old shocks are worn out) and some 31x10.5 on stock steelies would be about perfect!

stock steel wheels are almost free these days, I would not spend $ on 16s

Shocks have been replaced at some point recently and are good. I will probably get greesable shackles and pins at some point in the future. But I am not really looking to lift it at all at the moment. I really like that this one is unmolested in the suspension department.

Yeah I have been looking around for stock steel rims. I should put a link to the city racer ones. they look oem. but they give you more options with the tire size being 16s. I am a fan of the skinny pizza cutter oem tire and in a 16 rim you can put a 750r16 tire thats like a 32 skinny. But the 16 inch rims are more money. I really was hoping somebody had a picture of one with 700r15 tires (29 inch). the tires I have on it right now are 750 R16s on split rims. but they are like highway tires.

16" Wheels / Rims for Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45 FJ55 FJ60 - https://www.cityracerllc.com/products/16-wheel-for-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-fj45-fj60-70-series

 

[RHINO]

i dnt have pics but have you considered the 235/85-16 ? if you go to a 16" rim its another no lift option.

p.s. dont be shy about changing the splits yourself, thats what they were made for and its not hard at all, sometimes a little fight but not hard.

 

[bobm]

Look at factory advertisement.

Shocks have been replaced at some point recently and are good. I will probably get greesable shackles and pins at some point in the future. But I am not really looking to lift it at all at the moment. I really like that this one is unmolested in the suspension department.

Yeah I have been looking around for stock steel rims. I should put a link to the city racer ones. they look oem. but they give you more options with the tire size being 16s. I am a fan of the skinny pizza cutter oem tire and in a 16 rim you can put a 750r16 tire thats like a 32 skinny. But the 16 inch rims are more money. I really was hoping somebody had a picture of one with 700r15 tires (29 inch). the tires I have on it right now are 750 R16s on split rims. but they are like highway tires.

16" Wheels / Rims for Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45 FJ55 FJ60 - https://www.cityracerllc.com/products/16-wheel-for-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-fj45-fj60-70-series

Those are H78/15

 

[bobm]

Look at factory advertisement.

Shocks have been replaced at some point recently and are good. I will probably get greesable shackles and pins at some point in the future. But I am not really looking to lift it at all at the moment. I really like that this one is unmolested in the suspension department.

Yeah I have been looking around for stock steel rims. I should put a link to the city racer ones. they look oem. but they give you more options with the tire size being 16s. I am a fan of the skinny pizza cutter oem tire and in a 16 rim you can put a 750r16 tire thats like a 32 skinny. But the 16 inch rims are more money. I really was hoping somebody had a picture of one with 700r15 tires (29 inch). the tires I have on it right now are 750 R16s on split rims. but they are like highway tires.

16" Wheels / Rims for Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45 FJ55 FJ60 - https://www.cityracerllc.com/products/16-wheel-for-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-fj45-fj60-70-series

Factory advertisementsThose are H78/15

 

[sofj45]

I know not a great picture but the pig on the left i have 7/15 on the middle is 30/9.5 and then right is 255/75/17

Second picture its one on the right that has 7.00/15
Also if you have this years pig calendar this month the main picture is the green pig with 7.00/15

Teal pig I have 60 series 2.5” springs under.

 

[61twpw]

Here’s my 73 with 235/75/15 on stock 15” wheels.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

i dnt have pics but have you considered the 235/85-16 ? if you go to a 16" rim its another no lift option.

p.s. dont be shy about changing the splits yourself, thats what they were made for and its not hard at all, sometimes a little fight but not hard.

Thats a good point I should just go for it its the cheapest option just fill them up with them slid under the shed or something haha. I gotta look into tubes and liners if I go that way. I think I put 235 85 16s on my kzj78 when I had it.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Look at factory advertisement.

Factory advertisementsThose are H78/15

Thanks Ill go look at those actually.

 

[sofj45]

235/85/16 with shackle lift first is the AT then MT
Then also 35/12.5/15

 

[gonzopancho]

16” City Racer rims, 235 / 85-16 BFGs, stock suspension, 1” body lift.

 

[RUSH55]

Need @PabloCruise to remind us what’s on the Javelina. (33x10.5-15 BFG AT)
No shackle lift.
No body lift.
No nothin’.
Bone stock factory OEM’s unmolestated

 

[Roastchestnuts]

I would have thought the 33x10.50 would not fit. I think after seeing all these pictures I am going to go for the 750 r16 tires. They Look period correct and not too small under there.

 

[trainbufftony]

33x10.5 fits but they rub on sharp turns.
Hasn't been a problem and it gets me a bit of what they call rubber overdrive.
I don't live on an island and I will occasionally drive 1000+ miles on the roads in a trip so being able to cruise comfortably at 60 is nice...

 

[gonzopancho]

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16” City Racer rims, 235 / 85-16 BFGs, stock suspension, 1” body lift.

I know you said “no lift” but I send a pic to cityracer of those exact rims/tires on the other fj55 I have. It’s sitting on the common dobinsons lift (70 springs in rear, minor relocation of rear hangars required).

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Not currently mounted but these are my original 55 rims that I just got powder coated and those are Kenda Klever 33x9.50 RT tires. I have the "common" 70 series OME lift on my 55 that @gonzopancho referenced which gives you about a 2" lift. FWIW, I removed BFG 33x10.50 ATs from those rims. These Kendas are getting pretty good reviews but I don't think they look period correct. You would pretty much have to go with a bias ply tire like the ones you are considering to get that look.

I have Dunlop 7.50R16 tires on my '83 Troopy and my '94 FZJ75 pickup on 16" retaining ring rims. They can be a little bouncy until you get the flat spots smoothed out if you haven't driven them in a few days but otherwise they ride okay.

 

[bobm]

Dunlops were original to my 1980 4x4 toyota pickup. Bias ply H78/15. Check Coker tire . Oh by the way, if you air them down for wheeling 10 psi or so with no power steering . You better be built like a Brick house

 

[gonzopancho]

Oh by the way, if you air them down for wheeling 10 psi or so with no power steering . You better be built like a Brick house

Just steer with your dominant arm, Bob.