Goodyear Wrangler SR-A to BF Goodrich All Terrain?

[buster]

Not sure if this question has been posted:

I have a 2004 Crew Cab SE with Big Tow Package. Wheels are 18" and I don't want to replace them.

Can I replace the stock Goodyear Wrangler SR-A (265/70R/18) with BF Goodrich All Terrain (285/65R/18) ......... without having to lift the truck?

If not, what would be the minimum I would have to lift it?

Thanks for the info.

[GETSOMZ28]

Go ahead, since they are the same height. Both are 32.6" tires. They should fit exactly the same as the stockers.

[buster]

"should fit" ?

What about the width?

I spoke with a local tire dealer and he said it may or may not work. He said he wouldn't know for sure until the BFG's were put on. Seems to me a tire dealer should be able to tell me for sure. I'd rather have a 100% confrimation before I order the BFG's.

Has anyone done this?

[95steel]

11.22 vs 10.43 section width difference, both are 32.6 inches tall. With 3/4 of an inch difference in width there would not be a problem. I will be installing the same tires when mine wear out. I want the higher load range and thicker side walls.

[neworleansmike]

guys i put 35" by 12.50 wide tires on my titan with only a 2" lift. they rub just a smidge in a full turn so i would say the 11.22 inch tires would work

[Wake County Titan]

How are these tires the same height? Does the 70R and the 65R indicate/measure the tire profile? A 70 would have a larger profile than a 65 thus increasing the overall height of the tire...correct? I'm not a tire expert, but I thought the first number indicates the tire width, the second number the tire profile, and the third number the size rim. I do agree to get an expert opinion before dropping $$ on a new set. Another thing I just thought of...Won't changing the profile of a tire effect the speedo accuracy? These are all questions I would ask a tire expert. Please reply back to this thread as I think this would be a cool tire to switch to when the time comes to replace. Thanks.

[KL99SEA]

70% of a 265mm width vs 65% of a 285mm wide tire is the same. (in height) the 285 is a little wider 3/4"......

[buster]

3/4" wider overall difference - 3/8" on each side so there will be no rubbing at all?


Any reason why switching to BFG's would void warranties? Or cause unsafe conditions?




PS:

neworleansmike

please post a picture.

[neworleansmike]

I have pics of my truck posted under the suspension category...."just finished the lift with 35" tires" thread