Can a tire of the same size at stock be taller?

ERdept · 02-18-2008, 05:51 AM

I told a coworker that I was going to replace my stock BFG Rugged Trail's 265/70/16 with the same size BFG AT's on the Prerunner, and he said the replacements would make the truck taller because they were taller tires.

I thought same size meant same size. Is he right?

007Tacoma · 02-18-2008, 07:00 AM

Maybe. If so the difference is minimal. It is base on tread depth. If you check out http://tirerack.com, you can compare the two. It is probably no more than 1/4 inch difference.

Toy4Life · 02-18-2008, 07:14 AM

Unfortunately, same size is not same size, but like 007 said, the difference shouldn't be a whole lot. The actual size varies from brand to brand and model to model. The websites of the tire maker will also have those measurements if the tire in question is not available at Tirerack.

ERdept · 02-18-2008, 08:25 AM

So the guy at work was hallucinating.

He said the BFG AT of the same size of the stock Rugged Trails of 265/70/16 would raise the vehicle 1 inch!

He must be a descendent of the philosopher Stupidicus.

jhodge83 · 02-18-2008, 09:36 AM

i think that the biggest difference i've seen between the same size is like..... .2-.3 inches

02-18-2008, 05:51 AM	#1
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007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,547 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	Maybe. If so the difference is minimal. It is base on tread depth. If you check out http://tirerack.com, you can compare the two. It is probably no more than 1/4 inch difference. __________________ If you have a question, ask... Don't spread rumors without knowing the facts. My responsibility on this forum is to the members and the integrity of this forum.

02-18-2008, 07:14 AM	#3
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02-18-2008, 08:25 AM	#4
ERdept Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3187 Location: Kali Posts: 563 2008 Prerunner Silver. 2008 Access Cab Automatic 6 cylinder Steering wheel cover and Pop lock, custom full seat silver sheepskins, trailer hitch clevis, gas cap lock. Weathertec mats, Hella horns, Revo tires,, Toytec lift,, Magnaflow exhaust, Ichiba wheel spacers 30mm, A.R.E. Z series shell, URD CAI, secondary air filter removed, debadged, Ultra white lights, JDM yellow fogs bulbs, Fumoto drain valve.	So the guy at work was hallucinating. He said the BFG AT of the same size of the stock Rugged Trails of 265/70/16 would raise the vehicle 1 inch! He must be a descendent of the philosopher Stupidicus.

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