Posted: Oct 07 2004 at 5:56pm | IP Logged

Just got an SE Crew Cab with Big Tow package.  The rims are 18" five spoke, the tires are Goodyear P265/70R18.  Without any modifications to the suspension, I wanted to put on some BF Goodrich All Terrains in the only 18" rim size they make now - LT85/65R18/D.  I've been to two tire places.  One guy said I don't have enough clearance in the front wheel wells for this size of tire.  The other guy said no problem.  Does anyone know what the reality is?

Posted: Nov 24 2004 at 7:15pm | IP Logged

Buster,

The LT285/65R18/D you want is actually the same diameter as the stock tire but maybe a half inch wider.  So, yes, it would fit without problems.

Check out this web site for the comparison: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Hope this helps!

Posted: Nov 29 2004 at 7:24pm | IP Logged

Well I ended up going DOWN to a 17X8 Eagle Alloy rim to fit some 285/70/17 Mudterrains under my fender and even with that the tires are rubbing the inner fender. I'm installing my prerunner 2.5" lift kit to get rid of that but Its going to be interesting getting those in there on 18" rims. I even tried cutting out some of the inner fender and removed the mud flaps and it still rubs on the turns. Good luck man..

BTW pics of my truck pre-lift

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Posted: Dec 03 2004 at 8:41am | IP Logged

I got them they are sweet.