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Yes, I have stock wheels with hubcaps. Do you have some pics you could post up so I can see what a stock 40 looks like with 31's. I have been all over this site and don't know what I have seen and havn't.
Will 33x10.50r15's fit on a stock 78FJ40? Cant find the answer
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Don't think I have any in my computer, but I'll try to get some pics soon and will post them here for you. Just do a search for 31x10.5x15 and it should come up with a TON of pics for you.
Post #25 looks about right.....https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...-daily-driven-fj40s.html?highlight=31x10.5x15
Post #25 looks about right.....https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...-daily-driven-fj40s.html?highlight=31x10.5x15
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here's another thread with pics.....https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...tires-30s-33-s.html?highlight=31's+stock+rims
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subzali your cruiser looks good. I am going with the 31's. That is what you have correct? A 31x10.50r15 MTR on a stock suspension. I think your tires stick out a little farther than mine with because of the 8 inch wheels since I have the stock ones.
Yes I have 31" x 10.50 Goodyear MT/Rs on 8" wide wheels. Just be careful, like CruiserStuff said, about the rear fender if you end up flexing it. Mine is cut already so I don't have any problems there (it is also loaded with camping gear in that picture). I also don't know what the 5.5" wide rim you have will do to the tire profile. Like some of the above said, the 33x9.50 has been known to work and fit inside the wheel wells on stock height trucks, and only rub when turning. So if you still want the 33 you might look into that, and I am pretty sure BFG makes the AT in that size. There are always variables with trucks this old, but try to find one that's close to what you're looking for and give it a try and post up pictures of yours once you are done. I almost snagged some 31x10.50 BFG A/Ts for my stock steelies, but missed them by a few minutes, so unfortunately I don't have a picture that's any closer to the setup you're looking at.
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I don't think anyone makes the 9.50 anymore. Discount tire doesn't sell them so I guess I am stuck with 31's at stock height.
Discount can order tires if they don't have them in stock. I had to order a set of 27x8.50 R14 BFG A/Ts for my pickup a few years ago (they don't make THOSE any more), took them about a week to get them in.
Yep, BFG still makes them:
BFGoodrich Tires | All-Terrain T/A® KO | Tire Sizes & Specs
The other problem you may run in to is that nobody will want to mount them (a 33x9.5 (6.5-8.5" rim sizes) or a 31x10.5 (7-9" rim sizes)) on a 5.5" rim. But somewhere someone does because there are plenty of FJ40/55s running around with them mounted up.
Yep, BFG still makes them:
BFGoodrich Tires | All-Terrain T/A® KO | Tire Sizes & Specs
The other problem you may run in to is that nobody will want to mount them (a 33x9.5 (6.5-8.5" rim sizes) or a 31x10.5 (7-9" rim sizes)) on a 5.5" rim. But somewhere someone does because there are plenty of FJ40/55s running around with them mounted up.
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I just called and they do sell them. They are $10 more a tire than the 31's. So what do you guys think I should get now? The 33x9.50's or the 31's?
I think the 9.50's will look majorly skinny.
I think the 9.50's will look majorly skinny.
BFG makes a 33x9.5x15 only in an AT, not an MT anymore. There are lots of pics here with the 33x9.5x15's....you gotta search, though....I've given up enough freebies!! 
You can find people to mount anything if you look hard enough....no one has ever given me grief.
You can find people to mount anything if you look hard enough....no one has ever given me grief.
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you could also get a set of Rancho part # RS60612 just over a bill and it will raise you 2" most people like the 9.50's fwiw
you could also get a set of Rancho part # RS60612 just over a bill and it will raise you 2" most people like the 9.50's fwiw
I would go with the 31's. My 40 has 4 inch lift springs, longer shackles in the rear and the shackle reversal in the front (another 1.5 inchs of lift) and my 33's still rub on rear. But mine are 33x12.5 too. I had 31x10.5's before the 33's and they did just fine.
The 33x 9.5's are narrow , but not that narrow. I think they look good. Kinda gives the truck an old school vibe.
They could bend out the rear fenders at full twist too.
Get 9.5s. I've got 33x9.5s on stock suspension and it tucks nicely.
Check out Paul's thread (post #41). He just put 33x9.5x15 with a 2.5" OME lift. I know you will not be lifting it but Paul likes the 9.5's (especially since he does not have power steering). Thought this picture would give you a good idea how 9.5's would look.
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I ordered the 31's last night. When I get them on I will post up pics so the next person can have something to look at when they have this question. The 235's are going on my fuel injected 85 4runner.
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Alright guys, I got my tires sitting at home. I am going to walmart to get them mounted tonight. What do you guys think white wall in or out? I have seen a couple on here in.
white in, no question about it.....
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