Toyota stopped selling the FJ Cruiser after 2014, but the spare tire on its back door still needs protection. Here is the short answer: a stock FJ Cruiser typically runs a 265/70R17 tire, which is about 31.6 inches tall, so a cover sized for a 31- to 32-inch tire fits. If your FJ is a 2009 to 2014 model with the optional backup camera, the camera sits at the spare tire carrier, so you need a cover with a camera cutout. Both of Toyota's OEM covers are now listed as discontinued, which leaves custom covers as the practical route, and that turns out to be the better one anyway.
In this article
- What size spare tire cover fits an FJ Cruiser?
- Does your FJ Cruiser need a camera cutout?
- Why can't you buy the OEM FJ cover anymore?
- Which designs look right on an FJ?
- Does the new Land Cruiser FJ change anything?
- FAQ
What size spare tire cover fits an FJ Cruiser?
Every US FJ Cruiser from 2007 to 2014 carried a full-size spare on the rear swing gate, and most left the factory on a 265/70R17. Some special editions, such as the 2007 TRD Special Edition, rode on 265/75R16 tires instead, which stand almost exactly the same height. Do the math on that designation, and you get a tire roughly 31.6 inches in diameter. Most tire cover makers, including us, size covers by tire diameter, so a stock FJ takes a cover in the 31- to 32-inch range.
Plenty of FJs are no longer stock. If yours has been upsized, match the cover to the tire that is actually on the carrier, not the one that left the factory. Here are the sizes FJ owners run most often:
| Tire size | Approx. diameter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | 31.6 in | Standard factory size on most US models, 2007 to 2014 |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | The most common upgrade, a near 33 |
| 285/75R16 | 32.8 in | Popular with owners who swapped to 16-inch wheels |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33 in | True 33s on lifted builds |
Not sure what is back there? Read the sidewall on the spare itself, or measure straight across the tread face from sidewall to sidewall. A cover should slip over the tread with a snug elastic grip at the back. Too big and it flaps at highway speed; too small and it will not seat. If you want the deeper reasoning on fit, our guide to the four most common tire cover size mistakes applies to the FJ exactly as it does to a Wrangler.
Does your FJ Cruiser need a camera cutout in the tire cover?
It depends on the year and options. Toyota offered a factory backup camera on the FJ Cruiser from the 2009 model year through 2014, and on camera-equipped trucks the camera mounts at the spare tire carrier itself. That placement is exactly why Toyota sold two different OEM covers, one solid and one with a camera opening.
Checking takes ten seconds: walk to the back of the truck and look at the spare tire bracket area for a small round lens in a housing. If it is there, any cover you buy needs a cutout in the right spot, or you will be backing up blind. If your FJ is a 2007 or 2008, or a later truck without the option, a solid cover is the cleaner look.
A camera cutout is a made-to-order feature, which is one more reason a custom cover beats hunting for old stock. You pick the size, and you pick camera hole or no camera hole. Our camera hole is a 2.95-inch opening in the center of the cover, so make sure your lens sits behind the center of the spare wheel before you order.
Your photo, your design, your FJ's tire size, with a backup camera cutout option for 2009 to 2014 trucks.
Why can't you buy the OEM FJ Cruiser tire cover anymore?
Toyota made two factory covers for the FJ Cruiser, part PT218-35070 for trucks without the backup camera and PT218-35090 for trucks with it. Both are listed as discontinued by Toyota dealer parts sites. The FJ went out of production for the US market after 2014, and accessory support quietly wound down with it.
Leftover OEM covers still surface on resale sites now and then, and each one is a plain black cover with an FJ logo in the factory size only. A custom printed cover costs less, matches your actual tire size instead of only the factory one, and can carry any design you want, which is a better deal for a truck you plan to keep.
Which tire cover designs look right on an FJ Cruiser?
The FJ has always been the character actor of the Toyota lineup, a retro face, loud factory colors, and a back door built for a statement. The designs FJ owners gravitate toward lean into the trail-rig identity rather than away from it. Four designs that suit it:
A bison on the geyser basin at first light. One of eleven national park covers, and the kind of design an FJ wears better than most, because the truck already looks like it belongs at a trailhead.
Orange contour lines and a compass rose, the right language for a truck inspired by the Land Cruiser FJ40.
The FJ goes where the pavement does not. So does Bigfoot.
Chocolate chip desert camo that pairs with Quicksand, Sandstorm, and every earth-tone FJ ever built.
Print quality matters more on an FJ than on most rigs because the spare rides high and faces every driver behind you. Our covers are a lightweight polyester-nylon weave, printed on demand, and every design is tested for colorfastness so the print stays vibrant. For how a soft cover stacks up against a rigid one, see our hard shell vs soft cover comparison.
Does the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ change anything?
If you have been near FJ forums this year, you know Toyota brought the FJ name back. The Land Cruiser FJ, unveiled in October 2025 ahead of the Japan Mobility Show, is a compact body-on-frame 4x4 with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder, and yes, it carries a rear-mounted full-size spare like your FJ Cruiser. Japanese sales began in May 2026.
The catch for American fans: Toyota's chief engineer told Automotive News there are no plans to sell it in America or Europe. So the revival is real, but the only FJ with a spare tire you can dress up in a US driveway is still the 2007 to 2014 original.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the stock FJ Cruiser spare tire?
Most US FJ Cruisers shipped with a 265/70R17, which is about 31.6 inches in diameter. A spare tire cover sized for a 31- to 32-inch tire fits a stock FJ. If the truck runs larger tires, measure the spare and order that size instead.
Do FJ Cruiser tire covers work with the backup camera?
Only if the cover has a camera cutout. Toyota offered the factory backup camera on 2009 to 2014 FJ Cruisers, mounted at the spare tire carrier, so camera-equipped trucks need a cover with an opening positioned for the lens. Custom covers can be ordered with or without the cutout.
Did Toyota discontinue the FJ Cruiser spare tire cover?
Yes. Both OEM covers, part PT218-35070 (without camera) and PT218-35090 (with camera), are discontinued. Leftover stock only turns up secondhand, so most owners now use custom-printed covers sized to their actual tire.
Will the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ be sold in the US?
Toyota says no. The Land Cruiser FJ revealed in October 2025 is aimed at Japan and other markets, with Japanese sales that began in May 2026, and Toyota's chief engineer has said there are no plans for America or Europe.
How do I measure my spare tire for a cover?
Measure the full diameter of the tire, straight across the face from one sidewall edge to the other, in inches. Order the cover size that matches that measurement. Do not measure the wheel, and do not rely on the factory size if the tires have been changed.
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