Tyres on an 80

Post by **Graham Stirling** » Sat May 26, 2007 3:31 am

Hi all, this is my first post here but have been browsing for a long time.

Just picked up my first Landcruiser (80 Series) and have a wee question about tyres. Will 35's work with standard suspension and diff ratios?

Post by **simkell** » Sat May 26, 2007 12:43 pm

no they will rub everywhere.

sometimes you can get away with a 2inch suspension lift or a 2 inch body.
as for gearing yeah it will work but expect clutch to wear a little quicker.

Post by **Graham Stirling** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:59 pm

Cheers Sinkell.

It's getting lifted soon, only prob is that for one reason or another i have to get tyres now and suspension next month. Do 35's rub on the road or just when articulating?

G

Post by **pridhac** » Mon May 28, 2007 11:49 am

I have 33s on my stock 80, and they hit the top of the wheel arch at high speed on bumpy roads, but are OK beyond that on road. It would be hopeless off road.

You might get away with it if you drive VERY carefully....

Post by **stinky** » Mon May 28, 2007 4:42 pm

im with simkell, highly doubt it.

i would be more concerned about what width you want to run... ie 35x9-10.5 may be more likely to work that 35x12.5.

Post by **Graham Stirling** » Mon May 28, 2007 5:17 pm

Thanks lads, have settled on 33's (285/75R16) Cooper STT's as i've got them on my discovery. That way i'll have 5 extra spares. I want to keep the gearing almost standard as i'll be towing over 3 tonnes occassionally.

I've managed to get hold of a second hand OME 2" lift, only 3 months old, so will be sticking that on at the same time as the tyres.

I'm building the car up mainly for overlanding but am planning to do the Croisiere Blanche in January so i don't want to lift it too much incase it upsets the road handling.

Cheers G

Post by **Spartacus** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:34 pm

heres i pic of newish 33x12 TSLs on a stock landcruiser

gonna run around rover park like this on the weekend

Post by **Graham Stirling** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:39 am

Cheers Spartacus, looks good mate. 33's going on this week, still waiting for the lift kit to turn up but i'm in no rush. Good to see they'll fit ok. G

Post by **Spartacus** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:40 pm

Spartacus wrote:heres i pic of newish 33x12 TSLs on a stock landcruiser

gonna run around rover park like this on the weekend

I myself now have 2" lift.
are 33s goin to destroy the guards front and rear?

Post by **Luxo** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:18 am

I run 33" with 2" suspension lift and it never rubs

Post by **Jeff80** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:43 am

No, 33's and a 2 inch lift will be fine.

Post by **bj on roids** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:50 am

33s no lift, no scrubbing

Post by **tuff4runner** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:25 pm

will 4" lift fit 35s?

Post by **sniper** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:58 pm

yep, but will scrub on flex (mainly on the chassis)

but remeber not all manufacteres sizes actually match the claimed size. some 35`s will actually only be a 34"

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