I just got around to installing a 2" lift on my 60. I'm looking for some advice on what size wheel and tire to put on?
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33” x 10.5” people will say this is too big, but I think it’s perfect.
OME lift on my 60. I went with 33x10.5x15 on a 15x8 alloy wheel. I’m on my third set of that tire size with the same wheels. With the 4 speed it did okay on flat ground. After driving through Colorado (mountains) with a 5 speed… I wish I had 4.11 gears. That being said it depends on what you’re driving on and where you’re going to be. 31’s don’t look terrible with a 2” lift in my opinion. The thought has crossed my mind to switch, but I don’t need tires anytime soon. Find a wheel you like and then decide on tires. HTH
anything bigger that 31” will suck the torque out of the engine. Even 31s aren’t ideal on pavement.
A 31” tire is a good compromise between acceleration, braking performance, off road performance (aired down in sand) and looks. It doesn’t do anything exceptionally, but does everything adequately.
A bigger tire (33”) may perform better than a 31” tire off road under certain circumstances, but it gets negative marks compared to a 31” for other important aspects. (Like driving). All in all the 31 is the winner for everyday driving but it admittedly doesn’t have the I-wanna-be-monster-truck look that 33s provide.
A 31” tire is a good compromise between acceleration, braking performance, off road performance (aired down in sand) and looks. It doesn’t do anything exceptionally, but does everything adequately.
A bigger tire (33”) may perform better than a 31” tire off road under certain circumstances, but it gets negative marks compared to a 31” for other important aspects. (Like driving). All in all the 31 is the winner for everyday driving but it admittedly doesn’t have the I-wanna-be-monster-truck look that 33s provide.
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diesellibrarian
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You said "wheel and tire size." Are you looking to ditch the stock wheels? If so, know that your aftermarket options are limited, unless you're willing to run spacers.
If you're sticking with the stock 15" wheels, I agree with the previous posters that 31" is the way to go. If you're moving to a 16" or 17" wheel, a metric size like 235/85r16 comes in at around 32". That's what I run on my 62 and the "driveability" is similar to the 31s I was running previously.
If you do a search and/or check the forum FAQs, you'll find more information than you've ever wanted to know about this topic, as it's been discussed about a zillion times.
If you're sticking with the stock 15" wheels, I agree with the previous posters that 31" is the way to go. If you're moving to a 16" or 17" wheel, a metric size like 235/85r16 comes in at around 32". That's what I run on my 62 and the "driveability" is similar to the 31s I was running previously.
If you do a search and/or check the forum FAQs, you'll find more information than you've ever wanted to know about this topic, as it's been discussed about a zillion times.
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Thanks guys..
I went with I went with 33x15x10.50
On 8 inch black steel with a little offset. Hopefully have them on in a day or two.
diesellibrarian
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You will almost certainly need to run spacers on an 8" wide rim with a positive offset.
I currently have 33x12.5x15 on my 87 fj60 but they're too darn big. Think it has a 2 or 2.5 inch lift . I really want to get 31x10.5x15 since they're less expensive and easier to find but afraid they'll look too little with the lift. Ill.probably resort ton33x10.5x15 but the options are few and expensive. Post pics of yours when they are on
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Yes I will definitely not run a 31 , it makes no sense to even install a lift at that point. All about ground clearance!
I'd just grab a set of these. 
www.bigotires.com
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | 33X10.50R15 114R C | Big O Tires
Enjoy incredible handling with the All-Terrain T/A KO2 from BFGoodrich, featuring mud-phobic bars, active sipe technology and more for exceptional grip on and off-road.Available in tire size 33X10.50R15 114R C.
cruiserinsanity
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BFG KO2 235/85r16s on 16x6 non U.S. 70 series wheels. OME heavy/heavy
Before this I had 33x10.50r15 KM3s on 15x8 wagon wheels.
The 235s measured to just about the same height as the BFG 33” KM3s. The 235s are fantastic on road and good in the dirt.
I just did!I'd just grab a set of these.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | 33X10.50R15 114R C | Big O Tires
Enjoy incredible handling with the All-Terrain T/A KO2 from BFGoodrich, featuring mud-phobic bars, active sipe technology and more for exceptional grip on and off-road.Available in tire size 33X10.50R15 114R C.
Good stuff. We expect some pics after they're installed.
Those look great, perfect fit and stance, imo. I'm not doing any lift on my resto project (don't want to attract too much attention here with the German TUV inspectors) so will be using the same tire but '31s. I'm hoping for an exact look (mine's blue, too )
)Thsnks, 31s on stock suspension would be good and s lot less expensive, at least here in the States.Those look great, perfect fit and stance, imo. I'm not doing any lift on my resto project (don't want to attract too much attention here with the German TUV inspectors) so will be using the same tire but '31s. I'm hoping for an exact look (mine's blue, too
Put these on a few months ago - 255 80 16's - Love them! Narrow and 33.1" high
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