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Old 10-03-2012, 07:26 PM
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Can I carry a 33" tire on a stock 18" Sahara rim on my stock spare tire carrier?
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Originally Posted by 2012 Sahara
Can I carry a 33" tire on a stock 18" Sahara rim on my stock spare tire carrier?
yes definately. No problem. You may need a spacer depending on how wide of a tire you get. From the weight, you may notice occassional 'clunk' from the tail gate moving up and down slightly.
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From someone who ran a supremely heavy 35" Toyo MT with weighty steel wheel on the stock carrier for over a year with no problems...yes, you'll be fine!
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Yes you can!!
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I carry a 33" Nitto Trail Grappler on a stock Moab wheel with out issue.

If you don't use a spacer or trim the rubber bump stops or really force the tire against then to get the lug nuts on.
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thanks guys, duratracs..here I come....
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Originally Posted by woodyvw9
I carry a 33" Nitto Trail Grappler on a stock Moab wheel with out issue.

If you don't use a spacer or trim the rubber bump stops or really force the tire against then to get the lug nuts on.
Day star makes a nice bump stop replacement for the spare tire. Good solid units, easy to trim.
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I have a 35x12.5x15 on my stock tire carrier at the moment, until I upgrade. The 3.75 backspacing my wheels have helped it fit nicely. Third brake light is still completely visible



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