Spare tire holder stress?
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Originally Posted by tritonman
I just bought some new rims and tires and went the 33 route. The tires are 295/70/17 on a 17x8" rim.
I just replaced the spare and I wanted to know if the spare tire holder will be safe enough and strong enough to hold the new rim/tire? The rims and tires seem pretty heavy to only be held up by 3 lugnuts.
I just replaced the spare and I wanted to know if the spare tire holder will be safe enough and strong enough to hold the new rim/tire? The rims and tires seem pretty heavy to only be held up by 3 lugnuts.
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MBRP makes a reinforcement kit, It is a pain to install if you have big hands, but it seems to distribute the load better than stock.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/22202_1001.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/22202_1001.htm
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Ive had my 35 with ATX artillary rim with 4.5 backspace on the stock carrier for over a year with the MBRP reinforcing kit and daystar bump stops. Tight as can be and around 40 dollars in parts. Install not bad , just get some extra bolts for snapping spot welds and make sure thread sticks out a little behind bolt so you have something to unsrew just in case
#15
Originally Posted by second2none
Bestop has one that just replaces the stock carrier and they claim it is good for any tire/wheel combo up to 35" and 200lbs...the part # that you can google is Bestop 61961...they also have a youtube video showing it.
My advice; Yes a 35 and down can work with an "add on" carrier to the gate as long as you do mostly on road driving. I would remove the tire when wheeling (I strap mine down inside now when off road). Would convert to a bumper swing out carrier - recommended.
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MBRP makes a reinforcement kit, It is a pain to install if you have big hands, but it seems to distribute the load better than stock.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/22202_1001.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/22202_1001.htm
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I just bought some new rims and tires and went the 33 route. The tires are 295/70/17 on a 17x8" rim.
I just replaced the spare and I wanted to know if the spare tire holder will be safe enough and strong enough to hold the new rim/tire? The rims and tires seem pretty heavy to only be held up by 3 lugnuts.
I just replaced the spare and I wanted to know if the spare tire holder will be safe enough and strong enough to hold the new rim/tire? The rims and tires seem pretty heavy to only be held up by 3 lugnuts.
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One member used two different re enforcement products to run a 35 safely. I need to find that post. I searched with no luck. Maybe he will post up here.
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Thanks for the tips and advice everyone...i decided to order the Off Camber Fabrications Spare Tire Reinforcement Kit and the Daystar Tailgate Bump Stops. Thats why i love these forums!