I didn't mean to come off as an ass. It's just the way I am. Have heard the wandering issue for years now and think it's way overblown.
Builds Salt wagon My first fj40 (build)
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Deestone also makes a traction tire on the less than $150 range.
D503 is the 15 inch I believe
D503 is the 15 inch I believe
These Thai tyres can be found in several sizes and Load Indexes:
DEESTONE D503 LIGHT TRUCK TYRE
| Tire Size | LOAD INDX/SPEED RTG | Ply Rating | TYPE | Tread Depth | Overall Diameter | Section Width | RIM WIDTH | Max Load @PSI | AOT Item |
| 7.00-15 | 105/101L | 8 | T/L | 15.7 | 29.6 | 8 | 5.5 | 2040@65 | DS1252 |
| 7.00-15 | 105/101L | 8 | T/T | 15.7 | 29.6 | 8 | 5.5 | 2040@65 | DS1362 |
| 7.00-15 | 110/105L | 10 | T/L | 15.7 | 29.6 | 8 | 5.5 | 2335@80 | DS1364 |
| 7.00-15 | 110/105L | 10 | T/T | 15.7 | 29.6 | 8 | 5.5 | 2335@80 | DS1363 |
| 7.00-16 | 109/107L | 8 | T/L | 15.7 | 30.6 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 2270@61 | DS1258 |
| 7.00-16 | 112/110L | 10 | T/T | 15.7 | 30.6 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 2470@72 | DS1253 |
| 7.00-16 | 116/114L | 12 | T/L | 15.7 | 30.6 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 2755@83 | DS9833 |
| 7.00-16 | 118/116L | 14 | T/L | 15.7 | 30.6 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 2910@94 | DS1259 |
| 7.50-16 | 112/107L | 8 | T/T | 17.6 | 32.2 | 8.7 | 6.00 | 2470@65 | DS1255 |
| 7.50-16 | 116/112L | 10 | T/T | 17.6 | 32.2 | 8.7 | 6.00 | 2760@80 | DS1256 |
| 7.50-16 | 121/119L | 12 | T/T | 17.6 | 32.2 | 8.7 | 6.00 | 3195@87 | DS9810 |
| 7.50-16 | 121/119L | 12 | T/L | 17.6 | 32.2 | 8.7 | 6.00 | 3195@87 | DS1265 |
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What about to leave a hello pad/message on the windshield?
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Do you consider $108 to be expensive?
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I am not really worried about running bias pys. especially as I run alot of dirty/ 25mph roads around here. rarely do I take it up to 55. additionally I am planning on keeping my kendas for a while at least. and yeah the power kings are not expensive. one of the reasons I am looking at them over the STA branded ones. I think the only down side to the power king ones is that they are directional tires. I do really think the STA super traxions look better than the power king ones though. I think @wngrog ran power kings on his spring green fj40 maybe he can chime in on these. 108 a tire is a fantastic price.
@cppilot I love that 45! I have actually driven a few 1970s ford trucks with bias plys. I am with you though on loosing performance with these tires. I think my biggest concern is how they drive on the beach. I have read they dont air down well. Kinda why I thought the Firestone NDCC would be a good option for me. I have heard from a few friends with willys jeeps that run these and they say they are the best tire for the beach here. Additionally I think a donlop equivlent was a factory tire back in 1964. Thanks for chiming in! I hope all is well in your world.
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I should have done that. however I was on my way to work when I saw it and I did not really have time.
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Also look what showed up on my porch some nice dobinsons springs. ! I have alot of work ahead of me this weekend. Its kinda funny they shipped like tires... no box just springs. BTW that hunk of wood is a ship wreck piece I found last year.
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The bias tires suck. They look great but they are turds on the road and even off road compared to radials.
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This is what I was referring to when I said I think you ran it on a spring green 40. this was back in 2017. But also not trying stir the pot.
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thanks for the tip on this. I ended up buying one of these!
jesus888
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If you end up moving on from the Kenda's gimme a holla... crazy to think that 2 places in the same state can be so far apart (I'm in Western NC a lot)... but those tires may be in my future at some point...
middlecalf
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I believe your requirement to air down for sand cruising will be the design driver for your tire selection.
Tire choice discussions are almost always apples-and-oranges comparisons wrt the factor of usage.
Tire choice discussions are almost always apples-and-oranges comparisons wrt the factor of usage.
RevISK
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I have 4 passenger vehicles, 2 Atvs, 4 trailers and 4 bikes. I loathe tires.
That’s 18 tires not including spares.
I just want them to be everlasting or at least like leaf springs, every decade or so.
I’m tired of tires, they tire me.
That’s 18 tires not including spares.
I just want them to be everlasting or at least like leaf springs, every decade or so.
I’m tired of tires, they tire me.
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Me too. Every cruiser I have had came with what I consider a goofy tire size for what it is and I end up changing it. Its for sure personal preference. My Kzj78 had 33x12.50s on it when I bought it with some ugly rims. My fj80 had small 30s on it. And this fj40 actually has tires that I think fit the vehicle (33x9.50 15 kendas) but it has a 4 inch suspension and I worry It will be a tight fit after I put the new springs in witch are 1.75 inch over stock. I guess the deciding factor on what I will do will come after I finish the suspension.
RevISK
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I have had exactly two sets of tires on my 186,000 mile tundra, both BFG KO2’s. I’m impressed with how long they lasted but don’t love the rock pickup and they’re now really high priced.
I want to go with a smaller wheel size than 20” now that I need new tires again as I feel these can be too stiff.
Ugh, tires… so tiring.
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I should be starting my spring replacement after work. I only have a few hours window today though. but I am devoting all of tomorrow to work on it. Wish me luck. I have a lot on the list of things. In addition to the new springs I am installing new soft lines i got from city racer, new rear diff bearings and axle seals I got from cruiser teq. I may pressure wash all the old fluid film off today before I start on anything haha its going to be a dirty job. Better fluid film than rust.
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I actually have run bfgoodrich tires on alot of vehicles. my tacoma had all terrains, first gen 4runner had bfg mud terrains, and my fj80 i put bfg all terrains. I wish I had kept the all terrains on the fj80. they were almost new when we rolled it. Hell I think bfg has a 750 16 size tire... maybe I should actually just do that.
RevISK
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I’m sure that’s what I throw back on the tundra to KISS.
It’s what I put on my 40 because I’m a one trick pony after all.
