Will 285/55/20 spare tire fit under 2000 LX470? (1 Viewer)

[Manyu]

I just bought a 2000 LX470 with bigger than OEM tires put on. They are hankook dynapro 285/R55/20s but the spare tire looks like the original at 265/75/16.

My guess is that you guys would recommend getting a spare tire with the same size (285/55/20). I'm wondering if that would be possible to mount under the car where the spare tire sits?

Thanks!

 

[badlander]

Measure the O.D.
A 33" tire fits with room to spare. Not sure about 35".
The 285 width is not an issue. It will be visible though, hanging down a little bit below the bumper.
Beats the crap out of me ,though, why someone would put 20" rims on a Land Cruiser........but to each his own I guess.

 

[jLB]

In theory, a 285/55R20 is 32.34” tall.

Considering that I have fit 285/75R16 (32.83”), 275/70R18 (33.16”), and 285/65R18 (32.59”) in the original spare location without issue, I suspect that a 285/55R20 should fit without issue.

You also might be able to get by with a 275/75R16 (32.24”) tire, on the existing 16” spare wheel, without having to spend money on another 20” wheel, although that might make the spare a temporary solution because the slightly off size might trigger VSC/ATRAC or behave a little differently with a taller sidewall.

 

[KraziAzn]

it'll fit

 

[Devils Paw 80]

I just bought a 2000 LX470 with bigger than OEM tires put on. They are hankook dynapro 285/R55/20s but the spare tire looks like the original at 265/75/16.

My guess is that you guys would recommend getting a spare tire with the same size (285/55/20). I'm wondering if that would be possible to mount under the car where the spare tire sits?

Thanks!

I'd recommend selling the set of hideous 20" wheels/tires on the rig and going back to the stock LC rim and tire size.

 

[RoughOne]

I'd recommend selling the set of hideous 20" wheels/tires on the rig and going back to the stock LC rim and tire size.

I run 20" wheels/tires and definitely not hideous. Here's my rig parked next to stock.

 

[Manyu]

Thanks guys. Appreciate your feedback.

I am new to all this. Taking my first offroading class tomorrow so I appreciate yall's feedback.

Curious why you guys think that the 20" Tundra TRD wheels are not as good for offroading? Coming at it from a place of curiousity.

Not gonna lie, I like how my LX looks with them

 

[RoughOne]

Thanks guys. Appreciate your feedback.

I am new to all this. Taking my first offroading class tomorrow so I appreciate yall's feedback.

Curious why you guys think that the 20" Tundra TRD wheels are not as good for offroading? Coming at it from a place of curiousity.

Not gonna lie, I like how my LX looks with them

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You will be fine for light off roading but the big boy league consists of small wheels big tires which allow you to air down without damaging wheel.

 

[Manyu]

That makes sense. In that case, I probably shouldnt even upgrade my spare tire since long term I probably want to move back to 16 or 17 inch wheels right?

In the short term, would it be safe to use the smaller 265/75/16 spare in case of emergency (on or off road) to be able to get to a shop?

 

[RoughOne]

That makes sense. In that case, I probably shouldnt even upgrade my spare tire since long term I probably want to move back to 16 or 17 inch wheels right?

In the short term, would it be safe to use the smaller 265/75/16 spare in case of emergency (on or off road) to be able to get to a shop?

Sounds iffy for sure but for a last resort I would definitely try it and drive slow of course. What I do is carry a flat repair kit. Many to choose from.
Amazon product ASIN B08MKR17WC

 

[KraziAzn]

That makes sense. In that case, I probably shouldnt even upgrade my spare tire since long term I probably want to move back to 16 or 17 inch wheels right?

In the short term, would it be safe to use the smaller 265/75/16 spare in case of emergency (on or off road) to be able to get to a shop?

Depends on how old your spare is too. Mine was the original, it was basically tash, I wouldn't even risk using it as it'll probably result in a blowout.

 

[Manyu]

Depends on how old your spare is too. Mine was the original, it was basically tash, I wouldn't even risk using it as it'll probably result in a blowout.

Great point. Thanks