Wheels and tyres for 78 series landcruiser

105 series GXL steels, 8x16" genuine Toyota.

I turfed the splits and bought "Sunraysia" type wheels, 7" x 16", Ian.

Have always run 235.85R16's on them, but you can go to 265.75R16 as well. Both these sizes keep the original gearing, give or take a bit. :-)

I put 35mm flares on, but more because of mud being thrown up, rather legality of any over width.



Bob

Hi Ian,
Like Bob Y, I also fitted 16" Sunraysia steel wheels to my 2002 Troopy and run LT265/75R16 tyres on them.
The tyre edge was right on the guard edge so I fitted 50mm PVC Flare Moulding from Clark Rubber. More for mud control, but it probably would satisfy inspection. Looks good too!
Currently running Bridgestone Dueller A/T D697's and am very satisfied with their performance. Better performance than the previous Coopers and a helluvalot cheaper too.

Best tubeless wheels for 235/85 on a troopie are the 16x6.5 zero offset steel rims that came standard on the 1998-2002ish 105 series RV badge. Good strong factory rims and the right rims for 235 width. The following vehicle has these rimshttp://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Toyota-Landcruiser-2000/SSE-AD-3655277/?Cr=2

Thanks for all the replies and ideas.
We have decided to stick with the 8" Kings rims we have, fit 265x75x16 BFG A/T KO2 and fit flarers to cover it all.
Ian