I have a 04 FX4 Screw with OEM 18's, looking to go to Wrangler silent armors
(275/70/18) any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I here this tire is getting good reviews, I would say since your concidering a leveling kit. you can fit the 325/60r18 after you put in your leveling kit the 325/60r18 is basiclly a 33.5x 12.75 alot of guys run 35x12.50 on oem rims after level with 4x4's

 

Thanks, I really liked the price of the goodyears, I also considered the Kumho
KL-71's or 78's dont remember which # is associated with all terrains, and the Terra Grappler's in 325/60/18.
Thanks again.

 

terra grapplers also are getting good reviews, the only complaint I have seen is you will be lucky to see 40,000 out of a set of them. other then that great traction, rain and snow huge availability in sizes.

 

I bought my 04 brand new in Dec of 04 and as of right now I have about 14,500 miles due to my numerous trips to the sand box. So right now my OEM's are doing pretty good except for slight cracking.

 

I know the feeling, glad to have you back in the states now if we can stay here.

 

Unfortunatly I will be gone again soon, but the money is good

 

are you a contractor?

 

nope USAF

 

You would be much better off with the Goodyears, if you can get them. We run them on our work trucks and really like them but was told by our local vendor that anything in a 17" or 18" rim size was on a national backorder.

 

I put Wrangler S/A on my previous truck. I really liked them. I would definately buy them again. I was comparing BFG, Wrangler & Nitto TG's recently and ended up with the Nitto's because they are about a half inch taller than the other two and they were the least expensive.

 

I love my S/A Wranglers, especially the look. They look bigger than the Toyo's, just a hair, but bigger. They handle and perform great. Nothing is mint in snow, we all drive faster in snow anyways cuz it's more fun right? If you had the Wrangler AT/S before and like them, you'll like these more. Check my camera deally in the corner for pics, 285/70/17 for the size if you need to know. No rub or anything, I don't offroad so I'll guess maybe at full lock and squeezing the suspension maybe something will rub a bit, but for normal driving, no worries.

 

Been too busy for over a month now, and haven't been able to keep up with the forums.....I put the Silent Armors on before Thanksgiving. After a trip to Miamai and back for Thanksgiving, and a trip out to the mid-west and back for Christmas, I'd have to say I'm very pleased with the tires!

 

Those appear to be good tires, but have you looked at the BFG All-Terrains in 305/65/18? They come out to be 33.6" tall and 12" wide. The ones you mention would be 33.2" tall by 10.8" wide.

I have to believe they'd both look sweet with a leveling kit, with my personal preference running toward the wider tire. The 275 Goodyears would be a slightly better fit on OEM-width wheels, but the 305 BFG's should not be a problem according to what I've read here.

Maybe the $$ involved could be your deciding factor. Good luck!

 

Thanks,
I have been gone for about a week, but am back now. I think I am leaning more towards the silent armors due to $$. Again thanks for all the input.