Hi folks. Happy Saturday night, where else would you rather be than on MUD!
Ive finished my overland build of an 01 f350 flatbed with a 4wc hawk on the back and a coil converted front end. If I cant have a toyota diesel, im taking the famous 7.3.
Anyway, the truck is pretty heavy and Im running 39" BFG ATs like I do on all my landcruisers. They are totally fine but the max weight on them is 3200lb. Im looking to find a tire at LEAST 40" in diameter (the gearing and case were built for that) and has a rating that is higher than that. The closer to 4000 the better.
Now here is where I can maybe lend some knowledge. There is a giant black hole in manufactures inventory on anything 40" or over in this weight rating. Ive looked at all my options down to converting axles which I dont want to do The only option I can come up with is "gulp" super swampers. Believe it or not, they have some bigger tires that have decent weight ratings for anyone building up a heavy overland rig that needs some size in their tires for snow/sand flotation. I will be towing my bj42 Ive named Butters with me on the majority of my trips so whatever I cant wheel in the camper, I can get out with the Cruiser.
Anyway, hope I could contribute a bit even though I know lots of Toyotas arent near that heavy. Though you can be surprised if youre loading up enough fuel and water to be away for a few weeks/months.
Stay safe and keep the shiny side up.
Ive finished my overland build of an 01 f350 flatbed with a 4wc hawk on the back and a coil converted front end. If I cant have a toyota diesel, im taking the famous 7.3.
Anyway, the truck is pretty heavy and Im running 39" BFG ATs like I do on all my landcruisers. They are totally fine but the max weight on them is 3200lb. Im looking to find a tire at LEAST 40" in diameter (the gearing and case were built for that) and has a rating that is higher than that. The closer to 4000 the better.
Now here is where I can maybe lend some knowledge. There is a giant black hole in manufactures inventory on anything 40" or over in this weight rating. Ive looked at all my options down to converting axles which I dont want to do The only option I can come up with is "gulp" super swampers. Believe it or not, they have some bigger tires that have decent weight ratings for anyone building up a heavy overland rig that needs some size in their tires for snow/sand flotation. I will be towing my bj42 Ive named Butters with me on the majority of my trips so whatever I cant wheel in the camper, I can get out with the Cruiser.
Anyway, hope I could contribute a bit even though I know lots of Toyotas arent near that heavy. Though you can be surprised if youre loading up enough fuel and water to be away for a few weeks/months.
Stay safe and keep the shiny side up.
