Toyo MT's on the 80
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Schaaaweeeeet rig and wheels! It would be interesting to know where the additional weight in the Toyo's is carried. Presumably casing and sidewalls?...therefore more puncture resistent. I have also checked out the Stockton wheels for my 100...but the weight...oh that extra weight 
I got mine just before winter and now have run them in the snow a few times. So far they have done great and would recommend them. I'm running 33's on mine. I had to wait about 4 months for them to come in, just like WildYoats said.
I really dig the rear bumper (ok, I really dig all of the mods). Any forthcoming pix of the build or just more pix of the bumper? Are you going to move the spare up? 
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What a beautiful sight! I'm talking about the scenery.TOY350 said:
Nice rig!
82cruiser
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Thanks Sully.
I'll post some more pics of the bumper shortly. This bumper is made in three pieces: two wrap around quarter panel sections and the rear step section. I plan on replacing the step section with a more wheeling-friendly design that incorporates a tire carrier, a 2" receiver, and will replace the rear cross member.
The only other build plan for this winter is a low profile roof rack with rain gutter sliders. That's proving to be quite a design challenge and should be fun to try to build. Still mulling over different ideas.
Hey hoser - thanks for the weights of the tires. You saved me a trip to the chiropractor!
I'll post some more pics of the bumper shortly. This bumper is made in three pieces: two wrap around quarter panel sections and the rear step section. I plan on replacing the step section with a more wheeling-friendly design that incorporates a tire carrier, a 2" receiver, and will replace the rear cross member.
The only other build plan for this winter is a low profile roof rack with rain gutter sliders. That's proving to be quite a design challenge and should be fun to try to build. Still mulling over different ideas.
Hey hoser - thanks for the weights of the tires. You saved me a trip to the chiropractor!
hoser
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I was able to get most of the tire weights from tirerack.com website. Just choose the tire and then go to "specs." I got the Toyo tire weights on the Toyo.com website. This is a new feature, they didn't list them last year. Maybe it is some kind of new requirement? Good info for us though.
82cruiser said:
Unfortunately I'm in Idaho and these tires are as rare as hens' teeth. Les Schwab seems to be the only place to get them and they sell prior to me even getting a phone call. I looked at the Cooper STTs and I like them but their 315 is tiny compared to the Toyos or MTRs. Cooper does make the STT in a 37" which looked interesting but they are spendy at $305/each. Plus I'm not rich enough to do all the other upgrades to run those tires.
I really like the looks of what you done. I won't be copying it though. I think when someone comes up with a unique plan and executes it so well that it should stay unique.
I'm running a 55 emblem on my 80. One thing about the suggested spot is that you may not be able to see it with a tire carrier. I'd probably go PS. My goal is to have an emblem on my 80 from every model wagon LC.
hoser said:
Great info indeed.
Because of this thread, I did a little research on the COOPER DISCOVERER STT (same tread pattern as the Toyo). First off I found it is a "D" load rating. There was no weight listed so I called Cooper. For a 315, they show a weight of 63 lbs. Same as the BFG MT.
For what its worth.
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Mine 37" MTR weight about 67 lbs
I think you need to put the old style hub caps on for that super retro look
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WildYoats said:
But for a 315, they show an outside diameter of 33.47". I looked at that table a week or two ago and thought it might be a typo, but Eric confirmed it in his post above.
http://www.coopertires.com/us/en/Pr...&id=271&title=Light+Truck+Tires#sizesAndSpecs
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shocker said:
Has anyone called to see if it's a typo? That's 295 size. I like the 325/80R16.
I found a place here that will do the 37X12.50R17LT mounted and balanced for $250 ea. They looked like a very nice tire at SEMA.
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Hey Foxman - Nice old skool hub caps. Those would look sweet! Will they pop onto the oem 40 wheels I have? Now I just have to convince you to sell me your set 'cause I know those are 45LV unobtanium. 
acolella - Thanks on the sliders. The shop is my garage where I hack around on the trucks. If you want a nice set of sliders, try Mike Fox of FoxFab. He does great work.
acolella - Thanks on the sliders. The shop is my garage where I hack around on the trucks. If you want a nice set of sliders, try Mike Fox of FoxFab. He does great work.
shocker said:
Just went outside and measured my 315/75R16 Coopers - 33.5" semi-compressed from the weight of the truck. Probably right around 34" unmounted height.
As for performance, have only had them out once in a real wheeling situation. They dug extremely well in the snow. On road is quiet and balanced. Moderate weight added - no more than my previous MTR's, but MUCH quiter than the MTR.
They will fit on 40 rims. They are FJ25 caps, but early 40's and 45LV's had them as well. The front caps had holes cut for the hubs though.
82cruiser said:hey Fox - Those are 25 caps, not 45LV...right?
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How about measuring the tires from the side to side (or front to back)--less deformed.Trinny said:
