Pictures of tires for reference on the fj55 (30 Viewers)

[fj55-100]

period correct h78 , . bias ply , flatspotted bad if sitting for to long , rode rough .

 

[Dudleyfj40]

No lift, no rub. Stock 15" Steelies, 33x10.5's Kenda Klever R/T

 

[RUSH55]

Robert,
I'm trying to figure out tires also. Stuck some 235/85R16s on Saturday just to take a look. Expecting this 2" lift to settle a bit. And I've got adjustments on the front that will bring that up about an inch to lessen the stink bug stance.
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Why are we just now seeing this Cruiser?

 

[jefffj55]

 

[jefffj55]

35's

 

[Roastchestnuts]

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.

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i had kenda kevlar 33x9.50s on my fj40! @Shyrock put them on before I got it but I kept them on it. they are fantastic and really didnt wear that much over 3 years.

No lift, no rub. Stock 15" Steelies, 33x10.5's Kenda Klever R/T

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these do look really nice under there! I may have to buy another set

Robert,
I'm trying to figure out tires also. Stuck some 235/85R16s on Saturday just to take a look. Expecting this 2" lift to settle a bit. And I've got adjustments on the front that will bring that up about an inch to lessen the stink bug stance.
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how is the ride on those parabolic springs?? I remember you saying it was fighting you a lot getting it installed. I am glad you posted this because I found some chrome 60 series wheels that I thought about picking up. That size might be good for me. I am trying to make the fj55 more of a family daily driver and I dont think a lift and 33s right now is the way to go for me. I know BFG makes a 750 R16 in the Mud terrain tire too. That might be the way to go too. Get city racer wheels and get the bfg tires. I think thats the most expensive option.

I like the look of @Dudleyfj40 s one looks above on 33s. I just need Rachael to be able to hop up in the fj55.

 

[bobm]

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OK Jeff the FireFighter (IAFF member) whats the story? Father was Firefighter for 30+ in Cambridge Mass.

 

[REZARF]

Factory suspension, springs are dead flat. Tires are OEM steelies with hubcaps. Tires are 30x9.5-15

 

[Shyrock]

Why are we just now seeing this Cruiser?

Picked it up recently. I'm just not an online guy, so struggle to keep a build thread updated.
Had 2 55's as a long term project to make one decent. When we go this one, I traded one of the project 55's to @Roastchestnuts .
I'll look to start a thread soon - help from the experts will definitely be needed.

 

[RUSH55]

I'll look to start a thread soon

Please do!
It had me there for a minute, between the color, and the rear view mirror placement, thought that this must be an Aussie rig, but noticed steering wheel on the left.
Very rare color for the US.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Please do!
It had me there for a minute, between the color, and the rear view mirror placement, thought that this must be an Aussie rig, but noticed steering wheel on the left.
Very rare color for the US.

I think @Shyrock said it was a saudi spec one. it has the barn doors. its really cool!

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Factory suspension, springs are dead flat. Tires are OEM steelies with hubcaps. Tires are 30x9.5-15

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This size looks pretty good under there. Kinda what I was thinking as a daily driver. Maybe I can find some 15 inch steelies that sombody is willing to ship in the classifieds.

 

[J Mack]

but noticed steering wheel on the left.
Very rare color for the US.

it was a saudi spec one. it has the barn doors. its really cool!

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[REZARF]

This size looks pretty good under there. Kinda what I was thinking as a daily driver. Maybe I can find some 15 inch steelies that sombody is willing to ship in the classifieds.

There is a steelie wheel thread where guys are sharing tons of info on steel wheels and where they got them. Summit Racing has a great selection. I'll try to dig up the thread. It is in the 40's section. Nolan started it.

 

[REZARF]

Here is a great thread...

Steel Wheels