Question about tire size for my 80 series.

[oarod1]

Hi, I have a 97 LX450 with 17" rims and want to get bigger tires. I found some BFG All Terrains that are 285/60/18, which will require me to get new rims of course.

The question is, how big a tire can I use without having to make any modifications, such as adding a lift? I obviously don't want the tire to be so big that it rubs on some part of the wheel well.

Thanks for your anwers.

 

[raymanrockz]

Well 35" will fit but they will rub on the flares, leaving little marks that you might not want to deal with. 33" will fit snugly and give your LC a nice little lift.

 

[oarod1]

285/65/18 are only 32.5" so they aren't too tall.

How wide can I go?

 

[raymanrockz]

Don't go over 13" without getting spacers, and 12" might be pushing it but don't take my word for search the tech forum

 

[Brian Macgyver]

In the Prescott area I see a lot of 80 type LC's in stock form with 315/75 tires mounted. This is kind of the max that can be done on a stock truck. It is similar to putting 31" tires on a 4runner or Montero. It is the most that can be fitted without modification. Go for it!

 

[NorCalDoug]

you can safely go to 305/70 R16 with virtually no rubbing.

the 315s will likely beat on your fender flares.

 

[oarod1]

Thanks for the information. It has been very helpful.

 

[Lka1988]

I fit 35x13.50/R15's with no lift at all. Rubbed when I turned left, but that's about it.