biggest tire to fit on spare mount
03-18-2012, 05:05 PM
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biggest tire to fit on spare mount
i know the tire issue is a common one but i was unable to find the largest tire/rim combo t fit on the stock mount
03-19-2012, 01:04 PM
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If you drive mostly street and soft trails you'll be ok for a while. If you do more bumpy stuff, you're on borrowed time. My welds were starting to crack with my 35"s after 3 months. I caught it before any damage occured.
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03-19-2012, 01:57 PM
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The key to running larger spares on the stock carrier is the installation of properly fitting bump stops. The Daystar bump stops work well. I've been running 315/70R17's for 18 months without a problem. The key, like I said is the bump stops. They will keep the tire from vibrating and flexing the tailgate. Without them the tire will bounce and the resulting shock-loading will induce failure quickly.
For some real-life experience, a buddy of mine ran a 37" spare for two years with no problems. He is now running a 40" Mud Grapler on his stock carrier.
For some real-life experience, a buddy of mine ran a 37" spare for two years with no problems. He is now running a 40" Mud Grapler on his stock carrier.
