Tire Size Similar to Original Stock?? (1 Viewer)

[kschlawin]

I'm ordering new stock Toyota 15" wheels for my 1977 FJ40 and curious what size tires will give me a good look--similar to the original/stock look. I don't want too small to look goofy, or too large since this FJ hasn't been raised in any way. I'm also interested in what brand tires anyone would recommend. I see a lot of photos with BFGoodrich's on them. I don't want a whimpy look, nor do I want a big, mud look either. Thanks for the help!

Kent

 

[crotalusatrox]

Trailer tires (7" wide) were stock -ish for the older '40's
I think 265/75/15 would be a std size for the stock height


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[Pighead]

Recent thread may be helpful...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...-stock-size-tires-their-fj40-restoration.html

 

[tucker74]

30x9.50R15 will be pretty close, also cheap and plentiful. You can fit a 31x10.50R15 on it with stock springs as well. I'd stay away from the stock 225/75R15 unless you plan on driving real slow -

Tucker

 

[hatman406080]

30x9.50

 

[nuclearlemon]

works out roughly to be the same size as a 225/70-15 tire or a 215/80-15 tire. the 225/70-15 tire is 27.4 inches tall and 8.9 inches wide and the 215/80-15 tire is 28.6 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide

 

[ThreeFJman]

I went with Goodyear Wranglers in a 235/75 R 15. My 40 is all original and I really like the look of them. I think the tires look great and the fender openings are really balanced with the 235's. I like the Wrangler tread too. Not to aggressive but there is tread if I need it.

 

[Plowboy]

Origanal tire on my 78 was a dunlap h78-15 snow cruiser. (still have 3) modern camparable is the 235/75 15

 

[kschlawin]

Great! I've learned a lot about tires today. Pretty much came to the same conclusion that unless I want to spend a fortune, the 30x9.5s will work just fine. And based on the photos sent, they'll have the look I want. Thanks very much for all the help!

 

[umpqua]

I have 33x9.5 BFG Mud Terrains on mine. They replaced BFG All Terrains, 10.5's (I believe). They are on stock wheels with hubcaps. I really like the look of the narrow tire and there is a very noticeable improvement in handling. The truck doesn't want to wander nearly as much. The 33's fit very nicely under my stock suspension.

 

[carrera9930]

30x9.50R15 will be pretty close, also cheap and plentiful. You can fit a 31x10.50R15 on it with stock springs as well. I'd stay away from the stock 225/75R15 unless you plan on driving real slow -

Tucker

I just put on 30X9.5X15 and they look good. Had 31X10.5X15 on it.

 

[kschlawin]

Thanks everybody...I just realized yesterday that the "MudDawgs" that are on the vehicle, are on 16" wheels, and are 31x10.5x15 tires. So I might try switching one over the the OEM stock wheels just to see what that looks like. I really don't like the fatter, mud tread, but they're almost new tires.