Tire and Suspension Overall Heights

[Atee4]

I have a 2019 6.2 AT4 and have been looking at tire and lift upgrades. I’m trying to get up to 35” tires, but I have the problem of being limited to the height of a 6’-8” parking deck that I park in for work. Also trying to avoid and trimming, rubbing, etc. I’ve seen that the BDS 2.5 lift allows 35” tires and would bring the truck up .5” higher plus the 1” addition from the tire. Does anyone know if this would be too close or break that height limit or have any suggestions to alternate ideas?

 

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[latenight]

My AT4 on stock LT275/60R20 tires and wheels sits at 6'2" at the roofline and 6'4" with the antenna, so it's already a tall truck, but with the BDS 2.5 kit to fit 35s you should still be under 7'.

I'm installing Bilstein 5100 Series Ride Height Adjustable Shocks and 5100 rears next week along with a set of LT275/65R20 BFG A/Ts on stock 20s. The 275/65 measures 34.1 x 10.8 - 1.1-inch taller and same width as stock. I decided on the Bilsteins and the 34-inch tires because my buddy spent +$10K on new arms and Fox 2.5-inch reservoir shocks and 35s on 17s and he regrets it. Maybe if he spent a lot of miles in the dirt but he pretty much hates the way it rides over stock on the highway. It looks really cool though! Cheers!

 

[Veroc]

I did the 4” bds with a true 35” tall tire and I’m way over the 7’. I would think go with a 35” tire that’s really a 34.
I went with a 295/65/r20
Bf Goodrich HD terrain KT

 

[fieldgeneral]

@Veroc got any more pictures of that, from the front/back - debating on tire size myself with stock rims and trying to see some options

 

[Veroc]

@Veroc got any more pictures of that, from the front/back - debating on tire size myself with stock rims and trying to see some options

These are the only pics I have currently.

 

[d1rty]

@Veroc How do you like those tires? They look great, and I like the concept that BFG has for them. How are they on road? Any wet/snow driving?

 

[Veroc]

I did the 4” bds with a true 35” tall tire and I’m way over the 7’. I would think go with a 35” tire that’s really a 34.
I went with a 295/65/r20
Bf Goodrich HD terrain KT

I actually just cleared 7’ 2” at the car wash. Just barely but had no issues through it.

 

[Veroc]

@Veroc How do you like those tires? They look great, and I like the concept that BFG has for them. How are they on road? Any wet/snow driving?

I love them. I was concerned at first about road noise and gas mileage but I don’t hear a peep and average around 15mpg. But it’s a 6.2l with with a 4” bds lift. With that being said They ride smooth and I previously had the bfg k02 all terrains. I’m in Tx so don’t get much snow, but it’s currently cold and rainy and handling it like a beast. I feel safe and not worried about running over anything in its path. I have no complaints and like that not too many people are running this tire but I’m sure they will soon. I’ll probably change my rims later in the year to push them out about an inch maybe. Not too much though. I’m a k02 all terrain guy but wanted to try these out since they had a more aggressive look. I think they are just as good if not better and should last just as long. I also took a 500 mile trip and they were great. Still look new.