Did I Just Ruin My 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser With New Lift and Tires?

[@TRDJon]

I can't believe cooked those mud flaps...Thoughts? Also, Check Out Our 6G 4Runner Forum: 6thgen4runner.com

[@SuperSurreal]

Man this build is perfect! The color, the wheels, the height, everything! Very good looking ride! Love it!

[@scottgregory2059]

yes, you ruined it

[@TRDJon]

Thanks!

[@Moose-wj8sc]

Looks like a heritage bronco now. Not really feeling it either

[@GreyCrowe]

I honestly think it'll grown on me

[@TheExodusV]

The wheels look out of place, the tires look tooo large

[@marinnacole1451]

I understand it is a personal preference but installing bigger and wider tire, especially in Florida, is quite pointless. You do not necessarily get better traction, always worse gas mileage, and it is flat as hell in FL.

[@Ahmadmzazai]

Not liking the tire and wheel combo. Sorry

[@TRDJon]

All good bro! We all have our different styles

[@ethankangful]

I actually love your new wheels Jon

[@MrChadx1]

I would like to see a test fit of a tall, but narrower tire. I like the rollover of taller tires on the trail, but not too wide (too heavy, too much tire poke, etc.) If you source/borrow something in the 265 or 275 width, put on a stock wheel (or at least a wheel stock offset) you can see how tall of a tire will work without rub. Stock wheel width/offset and avoiding wide does wonders for fitting a tall tire, especiqlly on Toyotas. You are already lifted and I'd be more interested on fitment with stock suspension, but will be interesting to see how it looks and fits on a puck lift like this, too. Stock tire size of 265/60R20 is about 32.5" tall. 275/70R18 is 33.2". I wish they made a 275/75R18 (34.2"). That would be a great size! A 285/70R17 (33.7") wouldn't be bad, but getting a bit wide for a "tall skinny", and heavier and more clearance issues.

[@elizabethwonders]

Looks amazing Jon! Thanks for the info on your tire and wheel set up!! I love how you spoke about the weight of your tire and wheel choice. It’s soo super important and very overlooked. Love your LandCruiser! Congrats!! 🎉😊

[@scottmcculloch7766]

Yes. Stock looked better.

[@TRDJon]

Ya???

[@scottmcculloch7766]

@@TRDJon I think so, but it's your car. If it looks better to you, then that's all that matters!

[@TRDJon]

For sure! Different style preferences

[@patriotsends]

I agree, great ride, but the tire rim combo ruins the build, I think I a different choice of rim would compliment the Land Cruiser better

[@tinhinnh]

yes, its a toyota bronco now

[@iwazaru8101]

Nah, more like a bigger FJ Cruiser.

[@TRDJon]

Yea definitely a bigger more modern FJ.

[@WilliamB.-ij6gl]

well said

[@tinhinnh]

@@iwazaru8101 dont let the color fooled you

[@iwazaru8101]

@@tinhinnh : You can call it a Toyota Bronco if you wish. One thing is certain. The "Toyota Bronco" is quieter, more luxurious, and will prove more reliable than the Ford.

[@gman6059]

Love the look, love the stance. You're right, a little more positive offset and maybe 285mm width would be perfect.

[@nlken7175]

Preload is ok for your good Florida road's but not good for rough road's. I will never use the preload's lifts again.

[@christophernuckolls9964]

Why are you using those unnecessary apostrophes?

[@jhiggs1115]

Super cool to see you down at Joe's Bayou. Love seeing this around town, BEAUTIFUL rig

[@TRDJon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dcaldwell1003]

Looks good, and not like everybody else’s 4x4 these days with black rims. You do you dude.

[@supersoup5509]

I now have 4400 miles on the first edition. I estimate average mpg is approx 22.5. I have it all oem. Last 150 miles trip I got 28.2 mpg all highway. Yours looks awesome.

[@BrandonCRFC]

How?? I have nitto grapplers on it which should have came with your FE (I have FE too).

[@chuckpawlonek9202]

I put those tires on my GX550 with the Westcott preload kit. I used the OE Lexus wheels. Drives and feels great. No rubbing at all. I found out about the tires from your previous video. Thanks. I'm not sure how to send you a pick.

[@TRDJon]

I’m sure it looked great!!!!!

[@chuckpawlonek9202]

@@TRDJon I just emailed you a pic.

[@TRDTalk]

I actually can’t believe how much of a difference the lift and tires make to the look of the vehicle

[@TRDJon]

Crazy right?

[@C61185]

I think if you remove the mudflaps, you will regret the scratches more ... I would go with slightly smaller tires to avoid that.

[@echtogammut]

Icon did a really good video on wheel offset and tire diameters for the Land Cruiser. I would reference it.

[@iwazaru8101]

It looks fantastic! With 2.5" front and .75" rear, does the rig still have a little rake or is it completely level (or even a reverse rake)? Hard to tell from the video.

[@TRDJon]

Tiny tiny rake. But it’s harbor noticeable

[@davida8982]

Looks great! Glad to hear ride quality is still good!

[@TRDJon]

It is!

[@TheTide1996]

Personally I think it looks better with out the lift. I would have added some Nitto all terrain tires

[@jacobbarker1875]

Personally, love the look and the rims are perfect for the Land Cruiser. I’d love to buy and do exactly what you did to it. Your videos are great and enjoy watching your posts.

[@ericGT50]

Put some curb feelers on it - really that will compliment the rest of the upgrades.

[@jimmythefish]

I wouldn't personally do it, but I can see the appeal. I'd probably run stock size or one size up to 275 off-road AT tires myself.

[@TRDJon]

Solid choice!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Jon! Thanks for making it.

[@TRDJon]

Glad you liked it!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

If you're happy it's a win. I'm curious about high gear on the highway. I know on the Tacoma with larger tires we used to have to change gearing to get the trans to use high gear.

[@TRDJon]

With the 8 speed trans it’s pretty good. Not real re gear needed

[@Marks.Reviews]

The speedo is normally reading a higher speed so these larger tyres would have lowered the speed reading on the instrument panel to make it show the real speed your doing, hence why it’s reading the same speed as the GPS. Also much prefer silver wheels and yours suit the Land Cruiser really well, because they show the full design of the wheel, compared to those ordinary looking grey factory wheels.

[@aaronh888]

I like the idea of the lighter tire. Also in Fl but like the AT tire look

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

I like the larger tires. The shiny rims look a bit old school, but that matches the retro styling of the Land Cruiser. I'm waiting for the Trail Hunter 4Runner. Sadly, they keep pusing the release date back. Don't want the first year of production so now I will have to wait until 2026...

[@TRDJon]

Right on!

[@FBM71]

Ruined, IDK? Great info you provided, so I appreciate your efforts. I’m very happy you made the comment about the soft suspension and the WD kit improving it. You comment sealed the deal on installing the kit, and going with a little more modest rim and tire size. Thx

[@TRDJon]

For sure!!! Yea that’s my personal thoughts on it

[@jeffspicoli2643]

Again, I wouldn’t put those wheels on my blue Land Cruiser because I love the stock black ones. However, I think it looks pretty good. Oh, I don’t have a LC either… 🤫

[@instantprincewhippet]

Do you plan on having a spare tire? If so, what’s your plan of attack? Thanks!

[@casamexico7838]

Did you get the computer updated so the speedo, mpg and shifts work correctly with the bigger diameter tyres?

[@chadpeterson2033]

I turned off Proactive Driving Assist and am so much happier with how mine drives. It was making me sick and I thought I’d never smoothly coast to a stop again.

[@TheUncontainedChastains]

As I said on Facebook it looks so Awesome!!! Yotamafia crushed it once again.

[@TRDJon]

That they did!

[@emungai]

Change it back

[@MountainBound17]

Wheel and tire combo isn't my favorite. Personally I'd run something closer to 33s, narrower if I could find the right tire. But I haven't found many pizza cutter options for 18in wheels.

[@zelenizub2036]

245/75r18 Yokohama Geolander A/T4 close to 33. I do like pizza cutters personaly myself.

[@WilliamB.-ij6gl]

less is more, should've kept it stock - looks 3-4X better

[@paulf9653]

Can't say that I'm a fan of the wheel choice myself. I think the darker wheels compliment the blue better and needs less offset, just my opinion though. I have the same color LC Premium and put a set of TRD Pro Tundra wheels and tires on it. I might go with the 295s next though. I think it sit perfectly now. Wish I could post a pic her. All in all the LC is great!!!

[@ELECTRICEYEMEDIA]

285/70/18 Grapplers on 18x9.5 wheel stock height call it a day. I overland all kinds of crazy shit over here in AZ and UT.

[@PROutdoors94]

Do I like it? Yes, looks like a hot wheels car which is kinda dope. Would I personally do this to my LC? Not really. I’ve grown to like the stock height and rims, if I was going to get a new set, I’d keep things the same height and tire size tbh and a rim that isn’t too flashy. Something about lifting it with crazy rims and big tires doesn’t appeal to me personally.

[@TRDJon]

That would looks great I’m sure!

[@jarrods5494]

What are the drawbacks to using a spacer lift or a “preload collar” lift versus a traditional suspension lift?

[@TRDJon]

Less suspension travel mainly

[@jctv-sq4qd]

Looks clean in my opinion, the rims are badass!

[@TRDJon]

Thanks!

[@Runn4est]

Stance looks great. Raw machined alloy is not my favorite. I'm down with silver wheels, but i think you need a little contrast on it.

[@davidwethington9320]

Its not for me but its not mine. If you like it that's all that matters. Lift looks good. Probably would just do 33's. Its the wheels for me. Prefer darker .

[@escheidl]

Looks good! But I'll bet there's one thing you forgot to do. (everybody does) Did you adjust the headlights to compensate for the new lift and higher front end so you're not blinding everyone with those high power LED headlights?

[@TRDJon]

The vehicle has manual adjustment lights inside to make that easy :)

[@escheidl]

​@@TRDJonNice! 👍

[@leefritchman9643]

White wheels would look good

[@CGGarage]

Side angle of this rig looks sick, in the front tho I don't like it lol. I think me, I would've gone with black wheels with either wildpeaks, or bfg 33s. But aye bro as long as you're happy!

[@TRDJon]

For sure man! We each have our own tastes

[@mariolopez6477]

yup those rims and height look Bad. Go back to oem p

[@Captndarty]

Wheels and tires are far too wide and the offset is way too much. I feel like these are recycled wheels off of your tundra from before that you can’t get rid of?

[@dwrivers47]

Not my fave - prefer the black wheels and a bit smaller tire size. But I love these mod videos, the banter is hilarious 😅

[@TRDJon]

Yea everyone has their own style which we need to get back too vs what the internet like. 👍🏼 love hearing everyone’s opinions.

[@josephSF]

Looks fantastic! Great job.,

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

why you went with 35's if you dont plan on offroading??

[@TRDJon]

They are smaller than 35s and not as wide also

[@jeffwarnerPHOTOcom]

@@TRDJon Why did you go with 34s if you don't plan on offroading?

[@TRDJon]

They look cool lol

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

I’m not sure I like the color, but that’s just taste. They poke out way too much tho.

[@stevenm6301]

Looks great, I just don't think those are the right wheels for it.

[@TRDJon]

Yea maybe needs lees offset or something else.

[@stevenm6301]

@@TRDJon Maybe. They just don’t appear to be the right style to me.

[@bbllaakkee]

mudflaps are dumb anyways, will look much better without them I think that 285's would have looked much better but I do dig the overall look of this thing

[@Kenneth_R]

Spring perches suck in general for performance but those look well made. Your LC Looks great.

[@christopherrice1375]

Looks ok but not my style. Tires stick out too much. I prefer the black wheels and a little bit smaller tire size.

[@TRDJon]

Yea less offset may be ideal

[@gmoney8087]

That’s not a lift…. You compressed the shocks. Cute.

[@jamesbowman9495]

Looks great. Man some TRD Pro wheels with the new black/white TOYOTA center cap would really pop

[@BenPanet]

Looks so good! Speedo still lining up at faster speeds??

[@TRDJon]

Yea even at 50 it was still off by like .5

[@kurtbeck5809]

What is the new mpg after change ?

[@JMCLEE89]

Thumb up! I see that you like the blue and I remember 2013 or 2014 FJ cruiser Team trail edition has blue exterior. Have you ever thought about that? 😮

[@TRDJon]

I have but I want it in Radiant Red

[@frankconsidine5989]

Other youtubers are saying that the mpg is not living up to what they claimed. Even in stock form.

[@ryanyue9304]

does the land cruiser have removable fender flares? it would look nice if you upgraded those

[@BostonFishin]

To each their own, I would have went with a different setup and selection of wheels

[@TRDJon]

For sure!!!!

[@NaruKid24]

Let’s see a video with you putting that wheel and tire combo on the 4Runner to see if it rubsssssss 🥴

[@a990dna]

You didn't watch Icon's wheel and tire combo video... your offset is incorrect.

[@momomotorsports]

looks great to me. I am a big fan of machine finish wheels

[@bensonmoore3700]

This channel would benefit from a 200 series build! Kinda crazy after 3 years of r/d and 70 k plus cars, the best are older gen’s

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Yup. Ruined? 😅

[@TRDJon]

Trashed it. Hahahaha

[@markf8256]

Nice. Being trolled by Tim. 👍

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@markf8256 I was joking.

[@Raul-ll3yk]

I personally like the way it looks. Looks taller and more cool. However, I think like….. there is no balance ? That color and too big for a tire. Mmmmmm thinking maybe a black our wheels like a TRD pro and some KO3 or all terrain with 33 inch should make it look better.

[@masheemashedpotatoes]

Not at all, Jon. Nicest Bronco I’ve seen in a while. 👍🏼 ;) NVM, someone beat me to it. :)

[@skangobango]

Wow that looks beautiful!!!!!

[@stephanelepage4169]

My take.... I like the lift and tire size, but totally hate shiny wheels. With this said, even with light weight wheels and tires, if you're gonna cheap out on regearing the vehicle, leave it alone. With the prices of such vehicles, it is a shame to accept a lesser vehicle when it could be as fun to drive as it was when in stock form. There's an undescribable feeling of satisfaction one gets when driving a vehicle that drives as good as it looks, and regearing is the only way to achieve that.

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

ILOVE THE MACHINE FINISH I WENT WITH KM477 MACHINE FINISH ON MY 24 TACOMA TRD SPORT

[@TRDJon]

So good!

[@alexanderb4795]

When you want a bronco but with reliability.

[@vikashummer]

yes you did ruin it with oversized and silver rims

[@andyleo8418]

Wheels like nice. Tires are obviously too big. Reduce the size. You are forcing the issue and causing damage.

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

who makes the rims?? i like yhat you went went with chrome are they 0 offset?

[@BFord-ho3pq]

Love the channel...the new tire/wheel combo? Not so much.

[@ToyotaChrisWI]

Plus 25’s worked great for me 👍🏼

[@tjsullivan4793]

Sorry looks cartoonish...go back to stock much better, less tonka toy vibe and look

[@noctilucent7396]

waiting for 2025 to buy a LC so I dont get the first year... but the urge to just grab a 2024 is strong!

[@TRDJon]

Honestly no real issues from what I've seen so far and 25 models should be coming soon.

[@Shabnation]

I don’t think it looks bad tbh, I don’t like the way the stock rims look.

[@TRDJon]

Yea. Really was thinking about the trd pro rims

[@andychen8725]

Can you see this LC250 replace your 4Runner down the road?

[@TRDJon]

Nah. Not this one

[@BigHA1Rcut]

I don’t like the wheel and tire, a bit too big I think

[@talobak]

why did you have to lift it? its so nice stock.

[@romelreyno7495]

Yup, a little bit ugly 😊 specially silver wheel.

[@TacoTruck17]

Yes, rims are perplexing.

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Those tires Do Not Fit that truck Jon, they look very awkward, what are they smoking 🚬 over there ? Curious. 🤔

[@TRDJon]

The good stuff, always hahah

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

@@TRDJon 😀

[@tpharo34]

The wheel is not right for this vehicle; wheel needs to be +40-35; icon did a good video on wheel tire fitments. Good looking truck 👍

[@TRDJon]

Thanks 👍

[@michaeleldridge3606]

Wheels wouldn't be my first choice.

[@TRDJon]

Yea I may switch them up

[@jackbauer9347]

As long as you like it Jon.

[@TRDJon]

Yep!

[@BOBBYdigital31]

Good lord please take off those ugly silver wheels

[@TRDJon]

then I couldn't drive the car.

[@lockandkey_creative]

Question… are you actually “wheelin” this vehicle? Or is it just for standard road and light off-road? Is it a “grocery getter” or a “rig”? All these folks saying you ruined it dont have a clue. I would suggest back spacing the wheels a little more, could help with fender rubbing. And possibly lift the suspension a little more. Some minor coil spacers, or even new coils should easily do that. You should def remove the mud flaps. The purpose of a lifted vehicle is for off road performance. If youre not really taking it off-road, and just reg street driving with some off-road, stick with your minor lift and adjust it so it doesn’t rub, or rubs very little. If you want to maximize fuel efficiency, go back to stock. If you want to build a capable off-road vehicle, look into the pro lifts, backspace the wheels a little more and go for it. remove as much trim out of the wheel wells are you can. all that plastic stuff should be removed. that should give you enough room to prevent rubbing. just check out any of the toyota off-road forums and research there.

[@dlfarms394]

I took one for a test drive here in Canada…the wind noise was brutal… Have you experienced this?

[@Skidaddl]

I've driven it here in Canada as well. Didn't find that at all. Was a '58 though, so no roof rack.

[@TRDJon]

It’s noticeable for sure. But not brutal like the tundra imo

[@willie31133]

Did I see in your “car payments and how much my videos make on KZbin” video pictures of what looked like you as a pilot in the military? If so, tell me you’re still flying AND doing these videos on the side?

[@TRDJon]

I was a mechanic for the F16. Yes I was doing both but I have since gotten out of the military.

[@jlg0077]

It’s looks like the equivalent of putting on a nice suit with some cheap Walmart shoes that don’t fit. But you do you, if it makes you happy 🤷🏻‍♂️