70 Series Land Cruiser biggest tire size: stock and lifted
The biggest tire owners run on a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series at every lift height, with the trimming it takes, the wheel specs you need and the lift kits that get you there.
The IH8MUD consensus for a stock-height long-wheelbase 70 is 235/85R16, about 31.7 inches. 285/75R16 (33 inches) will go on, but on factory steel wheels owners report it rubs on the inside at full lock unless you change wheel offset. Short-wheelbase owners in the same thread treat 255/85R16 (about 33 inches) as the sensible upper limit, and the one running them has a lift. Sagging old springs make everything rub sooner.
Biggest 70 Series Land Cruiser tire at every lift
| LIFT | BIGGEST TIRE | WHAT IT TAKES |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 235/85R16 | IH8MUD consensus for a stock long-wheelbase 70. 285/75R16 goes on but rubs inside at full lock on factory steel wheels unless the wheel offset changes; sagging old springs make everything rub sooner. |
70 Series Land Cruiser wheel and tire specs
| Factory tire sizes | 265/70R16 on 16x7 alloy (2024 79 GXL cab-chassis, Australia) · 225/95R16 on 16x6 steel (2024 76 GXL wagon, Australia) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x150 (1999 facelift on); earlier trucks use 6-stud wheels |
| Center bore | 110.3 mm |
| Wheel offset | about +5 mm (factory 16x7 on the 79) |
| Lug thread | M14x1.5 |
Lift kits, wheels and tires for the 70 Series Land Cruiser
Many 70s are either overloaded or riding on springs rated for loads they never carry. Matching the springs to the real load, or fitting a GVM upgrade, fixes ride and safety. A coil conversion is the expensive way to fix both ride and track width at once.
A winch bumper up front and a swing-out at the back are the standard build for a working or touring 70.
Fitment comes from owners and specialists; wheel width, offset, trimming and bump stops change what fits. Check clearance at full lock and full flex before you buy. Some links are affiliate links.