What Rims & Tyres

I have a 80 series and run 6 x 285 75 16's on 8 x 16 steel rims. I have had no dramas getting tyres anywhere.

Matt

If you compare the specs between 15" and 16" tyres (from same manufacturer/style/size), it seems the 16" always seem to have a higher ply / load ratings also.

John

Hi Lloyd

Suggest you stick to 7 X 16 inch ROH Trak 2 steel rims with Toyota offset, this allows you to take tougher 235/85/16 or wider 265/75/16 tyres which are approx same diameter.

These are very common sizes and allow you to keep the unsprung weight down on each wheel by several kilo's over bigger 285s and helps with reliability in the bush .

Guessing you have diesel with the split rims , so above sizes will not load down the cars performance either.

The 90series Prado rims (1997-2002) fit the 80series perfectly and without the need for flares.

You can either use the 16x6 Prado RV rims and use 235/85R16 tyres or the Prado GXL 16x7 rims and run 265/75R16. If you want a taller tyre than this, you can use 255/85R16 on the 7 inch rim.

15 inch rims will not fit over your brakes if you have a post 1992 80series.

I've just done this exercise last week. I got rid of the old split rims as I needed new tyres. I went for ROH 16x7 rims and fitted 235/85R16 tyres. To keep the same rolling radius as the old wheels and tyres I had two choices, 235/85 16 or 265/75 16. As my 80 series does not have the guard flares I found the 265 tyres stuck out too far where as the 235's are a good fit.

Jon