What size tires on a stock FJ45LV?

[cruiser_guy]

I do not plan on lifting or off roading the FJ45LV when it is all done. What is the largest tire size I can mount up and not rub with the stock rims?

I have the wheels/rims from the '60 (BFG 32"x11.5"x15") under it now and they look REALLY tight, so much so I'd be nervous driving it. I'm getting a set of 31"x10.5"x15" but will they work?

 

[Awl_TEQ]

I'm no tire expert.

I did get the impression that your build was a restoration as opposed to a modified truck (correct me if I'm wrong). Personally I like the skinny tires, 9.5 or even 7.5, on an original look type unit.
My 45 has 7.5's on split rims and they don't look too narrow for the truck IMO. Having said that, mine will be a DD and I have six wider 15" stock rims with the hubcap clips on them that I plan to use (at this point anyway).
With your cross continent commutes I suppose you will be looking for a fairly common and readily available tire that performs well in all terrain but more so on road.
Mine are 31" skinnies, so the question may be will the 10.5 wide fit. I beleive it should fit fine but whatever you do don't take my word for it. Get a second+ opinion.

Just random thoughts

Kevin

 

[cruiser_guy]

I'm no tire expert.

I did get the impression that your build was a restoration as opposed to a modified truck (correct me if I'm wrong). Personally I like the skinny tires, 9.5 or even 7.5, on an original look type unit.
My 45 has 7.5's on split rims and they don't look too narrow for the truck IMO. Having said that, mine will be a DD and I have six wider 15" stock rims with the hubcap clips on them that I plan to use (at this point anyway).
With your cross continent commutes I suppose you will be looking for a fairly common and readily available tire that performs well in all terrain but more so on road.
Mine are 31" skinnies, so the question may be will the 10.5 wide fit. I beleive it should fit fine but whatever you do don't take my word for it. Get a second+ opinion.

Just random thoughts

Kevin

Well I also prefer the skinner look on the stock truck. The FJ45LV will likely not make the cross continent trip more than once when I take it north to stay. I'll be using the OEM disc type 15" wheels on the LV so 10.5 is probably as wide as it should be anyways (if not a little too wide already). The 31's are already bought and paid for, so we'll see how they fit unless someone else has further comments.

 

[treerootCO]

Root45.com - FJ45LV & FJ45V 4 door Land Cruiser Wagon

TIRE SIZE
FRONT......................................................7.00-15 6 ply
REAR.........................................................7.00-15 8 ply

 

[a.greenspan]

Root45.com - FJ45LV & FJ45V 4 door Land Cruiser Wagon

TIRE SIZE
FRONT......................................................7.00-15 6 ply
REAR.........................................................7.00-15 8 ply

in 1964 ..................7,60X15

Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

I drive 7,50 X 16 on my 45
Toyota tire pressure chart:

Cheers
Peter

 

[cruiser_guy]

OK, I'm not so concerned about what the stock tire size is or was but how tall of a tire can I put on without rubbing issues.

With the 4:11 axles, an H41 4 speed and a 3B diesel my only way to get a little speed is with a "rubber overdrive". The stock size tires are fine in town but on the highway they will be very limiting.

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Did you mount the tires yet?

 

[cruiser_guy]

Did you mount the tires yet?

Not yet! I have the wheels, with old 32's on them, for the FJ45LV on my BJ60 and I'll be running them up to Canada to swap out to a set of 31's that I've already bought, and back and then mounting up when I get back here.

I just want to be reasonably sure that the 31's will work.

 

[a.greenspan]

.. but how tall of a tire can I put on without rubbing issues.
With the 4:11 axles, an H41 4 speed and a 3B diesel my only way to get a little speed is with a "rubber overdrive". T.

I drive 31x10,50 R15 on my BJ43
has the B Diesel engine and max speed with these combination is 80 miles, runs great !!!
pic shows landpimps LV
56435088x
think he has 31x10,5 R15 on his car too.
Cheers
Peter

The stock size tires are fine in town but on the highway they will be very limiting.

PS.Don`t think so I never drive my Cruisers in town, the 7,50 x 16 on my 45 are even good on the the german Autobahn

 

[a.greenspan]

forgotten this info
drive the 31... tyres with 1,9 atü
the 7,50... tyres with 2,5 atü
ride with the 31 tyres is more comfortable.
Both cars have the same big leaf spring package in the rear.
http://www.dict.cc/englisch-deutsch/package.html

 

[cruiser_guy]

the 7,50 x 16 on my 45 are even good on the the german Autobahn

I'll bet you don't get out of the right lane much though!!

 

[a.greenspan]

I'll bet you don't get out of the right lane much though!!

made some race training over the years

and I know that I drive a old car of the seventies with driveability of the fifties! !

 

[a.greenspan]

made some race training over the years
and I know that I drive a old car of the seventies with driveability out the fifties! !

my 7,50x16 tyres are modern tyres, "baked" just 6 weeks before I mounted them last year
( no old stuff from backyards )

have also brand new Bilststein shocks,
think my 45 is safer than some pimped Cruiser !!