Skinny Tires for 1970

[Mtntopper]

Are those radials? I had a set of those in bias ply on my HJ45 when I got it. Looked really cool, but rolled like square bricks when they were cold

Bias ply. I was hoping that since they're Mud and Snow rated, the rubber would stay softer at the lower temps.

 

[65swb45]

Bias ply. I was hoping that since they're Mud and Snow rated, the rubber would stay softer at the lower temps.

That’s counterintuitive.

 

[Mtntopper]

Found an Instagram post with those Deestone tires on a 45.

 

[MDH33]

They're bias and only 29". Would look kind of small on a truck with any lift. Wish they came in a 32" for 15 inch rims

 

[Dennis 1970 40]

Thanks, they look perfect, I'll investigate.

 

[whitey45]

I ran 7.00x15 military ndt tires, no lift, they measure around 29”. They were an option in 65! They are surprisingly well behaved on the highway!

 

[Dennis 1970 40]

I went with Toyo 30X9.5 R15 A/T. I think large enough to look good but small enough to allow full turn end to end.

 

[73FJ40]

General Grabber AT/X 30X9.5R15LT 104S C on 5.5x15 OEM wheels with OEM suspension.

 

[Dennis 1970 40]

Very nice, original?

 

[73FJ40]

Very nice, original?

Massachusetts rig. Think road salt.

Original (refurbished) drive train. Extensive sheet metal work. Capri blue and Cygnus white paint.

 

[Dennis 1970 40]

I'm retiring within the year and I can start doing some of the rust repairs, only along the deck at rear of truck and under the spare rack. Here is PA we have salt so I keep off the streets in "salt" season.
Very nice FJ40.

 

[RiggityJ]

1971 With the dobinson 2” IMS and stock weight springs with an aftermarket cage. 70series stock wheels with km2’s on 255/85-16s, supposed to be 33”. Back wheels stuff up inside the body with no issues.