The verdict is still pending on this Toyota Land Cruiser show truck equipped with 37-inch tires.

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      Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing has previously produced some unique builds, so a lifted Toyota Land Cruiser may seem rather conventional. However, Kuhl has still included an unexpected twist for aftermarket enthusiasts, showcasing its new Land Cruiser—named the Blocker Iron Build—at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon.

      This Land Cruiser 250 (also referred to as the Land Cruiser Prado and currently the only version available in the United States) features 37-inch Yokohama Geolander M/T G003 tires, which is not out of the ordinary. Arctic Trucks demonstrated that these larger tires can fit well within the wheel wells of a Land Cruiser 250 with some modifications. What catches our attention are the 22-inch Kuhl Verz DR03 wheels, which evoke the look of mono bloc wheels typically associated with a G-Wagen rather than a Land Cruiser.

      Though they may be an unconventional aesthetic choice, the wheels certainly command attention, especially since the other modifications are standard for off-road vehicles. A seven-inch suspension lift provides the Blocker Iron Build with a claimed 15.7 inches of ground clearance—more than that of a Mercedes-AMG G63 4×42. Tubular front and rear bumper guards, fender guards, and side steps offer body protection, while an additional skid plate safeguards the underside. The modifications are rounded out with a roof rack equipped with a 40-inch LED light bar, a larger roof spoiler, and an extra tailgate spoiler.

      Kuhl is selling these components separately in its home market, along with complete builds. The first available version is based on the VX trim level, priced at 6.7 million Japanese yen (approximately $43,300 at current exchange rates), with the aftermarket parts contributing about 920,000 yen ($5,900) to that total. This version is somewhat milder than the show vehicle, replacing the mud-terrain tires with less aggressive options and utilizing 18-inch Verz-Kross X6 wheels.

      Customers in Japan can also obtain Kuhl parts for the larger 300 Series Land Cruiser, which is not available in the U.S. (instead, we receive the more luxurious Lexus LX). It’s possible that the company may also take on the “baby” Land Cruiser FJ. Whether you appreciate the look of this Land Cruiser 250 or not, that could be viewed as a positive or negative development.