Big Spare tire
12-21-2007, 02:38 PM
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Big Spare tire
I will be getting 35's within the next couple weeks ,will the stock holder handle this? do I need anything to make it work?, I dont have the money for the rear bumper upgrade.
12-21-2007, 02:44 PM
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The stock carrier will handle most 35's little or no modification. It will likely rub on the bumper if you are using stock wheels, but won't be a problem. I had a 315/70-17 on mine for a while. It was a tight fit, but it worked.
12-22-2007, 12:40 AM
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I just put 315/70R17 MTZ's on AEV Pintler wheels. The spare does not fit on the carrier. It hits the bumper. If I mount it on the carrier with the door open, I can't shut the door. Just ordered an adapter plate that shifts it out and up a bit.
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12-23-2007, 04:44 AM
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35s will fit the stock tire carrier no problem. I just got them and was concerned about that as well. You can still see the 3rd brake light and the tire sits just in the cut out of the bumper. I'd say it was a perfect fit. 
Go and get those 35s! You don't have anything to worry about.
Go and get those 35s! You don't have anything to worry about.