Wheels and tyres Qs for an 80

[Dan W]

Hello everyone, I promised I've searched before asking but I'd just like to clarify a few things before I go ahead. On my old Surf I had steel modular rims 15x10 with 33x12.5 BFGoodrich AT tyres on. These have served me very well whilst I had it so I'd like a similar set-up on the new Landcruiser.

Sooooo....as far as I can see there's not many places that sell imperial size tyres now, so as far as I'm aware the nearest metric size that will fit is 285x75x16, namely these ones: http://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/shop/product-info.php?prodname=&id=17030 Have I got that right?

Regarding wheels I'd like to go with the modulars again.
I found these: http://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/shop/product-info.php?prodname=10x16-Black-D-Mod-6x139.7-(Jap)&id=31184
However the issue with these is that the offset is -32 which (I think) pushes the rim further towards the wheel arch. I think I'll like the look of this but will it increase the risk of it fouling the wheel arch?

I'm planning a two inch lift in the future so hopefully that will cancel out any rubbing problems but it may not be for a while. I don't intend on doing any heavy duty offroading until the lift is completed.
Any advice is much appreciated, thanks (and sorry if a million people have asked this before).

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

I'd check with the supplier that the 285's are ok on a 10" wide wheel, seems a bit wide for them but I haven't looked up the fitment guide for them. 8" might be a better size.

 

[Dan W]

I'd check with the supplier that the 285's are ok on a 10" wide wheel, seems a bit wide for them but I haven't looked up the fitment guide for them. 8" might be a better size.

Just when I thought I understood it OK from a tyre conversion claculator, a 33x12.5x15 tyre translates to a 318x68x16. Am I right in assuming the 75 has dropped to 68 because of the difference in rim size? So the nearest size is actually 315x75x16 but I can't find BFGs in that size and they might foul the arches.
So it might be best to get 285x75x16 on a 16x8 rim? And final question, will these look too small once it's lifted.
Thanks (eternally confused) Dan

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

285x75x16 on a 16x8 rim is a good combination both before and after a 2" ish lift. Before you lift it they will fill the arches nicely but may rub a little on big suspension compressions and the fronts might catch on the inside of the bumper a touch at some angles but it shouldn't be a big problem. Once lifted they shouldn't catch at all and won't look too small with a 2" ish lift. It's a common combination.

 

[Paul]

Fitting 285/75 - 16 BFG AT on 16x8 steels tomorrow to my 80

Done it before with this size with 285/75 - 16 BFG Muds with droopy suspension with no worries

 

[Red Oktober]

I've got 285/75/16's on mine ..... rims are 8x16

rims are a deep dish .. and have a -32 offset to push the tyres out to the edge of the wheel arch ..


Click the pics to see em bigger

hope that hepls ...

 

[Dan W]

That's brilliant thankyou. They're the same wheels I was looking at getting. Could I ask, where you got them from, I can only find that wheel with that offset with a yellow pinstripe that I'm not keen on.
I think the negative offset looks alot better, do you have any problems with them rubbing?

 

[Red Oktober]

I had to trim the front bumper slightly (my bumper is is twisted a bit) ...

i got mine from Jcs tyres .. in Derby ... http://stores.ebay.co.uk/JCS-4x4-Wheels-and-Tyres?_rdc=1 ..


JCS Wheels & Tyres
Contact details
Charles Sisson
Bardills ,Toton lane
Stapleford
Nottinghamshire
NG97JB
United Kingdom

contact info Phone:07505|105027
Email:[email protected]

hope this helps ..

 

[Dan W]

Thanks for the details, I've been looking at this company as its quite close to me, I've heard he's very helpful and friendly so I might have a drive down.
I need new rear shocks too, so this might turn out to be an expensive week.