Builds Short E 70 - Tilda Bogue Service Station (4 Viewers)
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bcsteel
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- #243
Yeah. I agree. The 255s feel better. Stopping and steering. I'll go back to the 285s.
desmocruiser
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Yeah 100%!
If you have power steering take advantage run 285’s! Plus extras track width for most trails in the East is pretty handy!
I have the FJCO wheels and 235/85/16 on my non power steering 79’ FJ40, looks stock+ and steers and stops nicely, but would not be my preference for even a mild trail rig in my opinion.
If you have power steering take advantage run 285’s! Plus extras track width for most trails in the East is pretty handy!
I have the FJCO wheels and 235/85/16 on my non power steering 79’ FJ40, looks stock+ and steers and stops nicely, but would not be my preference for even a mild trail rig in my opinion.
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- #245
Steering is a non issue. The 285s have been on for 10,000 miles. I like them. Wanted to try the 255s and I did. Back to the 285s.
FJBen
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- #247
No. I think I'll order a set for this other FZJ70 I have for sale so I can see the difference
WarDamnEagle
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FWIW I think the 255s look better. If they feel better why wouldn't you stay with them? Spec wise they are the same diameter but the 285s are 9" vs 7.7". Not sure if there are any other differences.
Thanks for trying the 255s, when I finally decide to ditch the Dunlops on my 75 pickup I will probably go with those.
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- #249
I think they look the best on the 75 pickups for sure.
I do a lot of things strictly for looks. I mean if the 285s were a 4 and the 255s were a 10, sure but it's just a little better.
The little square truck just looks better with a wider tire to me.
probably the braid wheels don’t fit right for 70s in general. but for 40 is epic.
the 75 you’re showing has those nice steels with a little bit of inn. love it
the 75 you’re showing has those nice steels with a little bit of inn. love it
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- #251
The Braid wheels and the City Racer wheels on the 75 both have the proper backspacing.
(3.25")
The Smoothie Vintiques are 4.0" BS. With that and the wider tire I have to run 1" spacers in the rear to keep the tires from rubbing the inner fender.
I think 255s on the Vintique would be narrow enough to not run that spacer.
FJBen
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Nice. I’ve got a friend who really wants a set for his 40. I showed him the KY40 and other reviews.
I’ll be watching this close for the 70 series. It’s on my wishlist
Did the Smoothie Vintique wheels work OK in the front without spacers?
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- #254
They do.
They fit in the rear without spacers but the wider tires hit the inner fender. Won't hurt anything but they do.
The rear axle is 3" narrower than the front axle same as a 40 series. Adding the 1" spacers to the rear only is not noticeable at all.
Yep. I bought an FZJ75 with the same wheels and 285s. The tires rub in the back when I turn. The PO ran 1.5" spacers up front. I saw your post and thought about moving the front spacers to the back.
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- #256
Yeah no reason for them in the front with these wheels.
That's great news. Thanks!
