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PhilR60 PhilR60
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 06/10
Posted: 06/27/10
08:36 AM

I have a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruser. It has 16" wheels. The newer models have the same suspension and brakes, but have 17" wheels. I purchased a Rough-Country 3" lift and want to add 17x9 wheels and the following Mickey Thompson tires:

Part#  Size              Load    Weight Rge  Rims
5277   37X12.50R17LT D       3,525       8.5-11.0

I recently read the article "Don't Build Like This" O-R Aug. 2010 Vol. 44 #8 with great interest and do not want to make similar mistakes. A person on an FJ Cruiser Forum said I would need 4.5" spacers for this setup. I'm more concerned about functionality for the sand/mud here in Florida.

Also, this is my daily driver, which is why I am looking at the Baja MTZ Radial SLT. If anyone has some info of why I should or should not go with this, please help. Thanks.