largest spare tire fit? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

06-29-1999, 10:15 AM

Hello all,
Has anyone determined the largest tire size that will fit underbody in the spare tire well?
Thanks

J.B.

06-29-1999, 10:48 AM

Hey 4x5,

When I put my 31x10.5 A/T's on I kept one of the 30x9.5 A/T's as a spare and it fits like a glove underneath.

Well 2 weeks ago I punctured a sidewall on my 31x10.5 and had to ride the spare. I was skeptical that the 31x10.5 would fit underneath so I just threw it in the back. Well after getting home from the trail curiosity got the best of me, so I attempted to put the 31x10.5 underneath. What do you know, IT FITS!! You just need to guide it past your rear swaybar, then it snugs up in there quite nicely!

In short, 31x10.5 is the largest I have fit, and probably largest you can fit.

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Cheers,

Andrew B.
1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 (slightly modified)
BC, Canada

Lobo · 06-30-1999, 10:12 AM

I have a 31"x10.5" under the back. It fits pretty snug but seems to be sturdy.

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-Lobo
An Explorer Blessing:
May you not see your A4LD in your rear-view mirror and
your radius arm bushings stay silent on the trail.

Bret · 07-24-1999, 10:31 AM

Either of you two have a receiver type hitch on your explorers? I do and am wondering if a 31x10.5 spare will still fit.

Lobo · 07-27-1999, 10:41 AM

I do not have a reciever hitch.

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-Lobo
An Explorer Blessing:
May you not see your A4LD in your rear-view mirror and
your radius arm bushings stay silent on the trail.

forbyfiev · 07-27-1999, 04:45 PM

I have a Hidden Hitch. It doesn't look like it could interfere with the tire space, since it's avtually under the bumper.
J.C. whitney has a bumper mounted tire carrierthat swings down(not sideways) for 20 some dollars. It's not elegant but it should work, and could even be mounted to the front bumper for that safari look.

J.B.

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06-29-1999, 10:15 AM	#1
forbyfiev Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Hello all, Has anyone determined the largest tire size that will fit underbody in the spare tire well? Thanks J.B.

06-29-1999, 10:48 AM	#2
bachelor25 Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Hey 4x5, When I put my 31x10.5 A/T's on I kept one of the 30x9.5 A/T's as a spare and it fits like a glove underneath. Well 2 weeks ago I punctured a sidewall on my 31x10.5 and had to ride the spare. I was skeptical that the 31x10.5 would fit underneath so I just threw it in the back. Well after getting home from the trail curiosity got the best of me, so I attempted to put the 31x10.5 underneath. What do you know, IT FITS!! You just need to guide it past your rear swaybar, then it snugs up in there quite nicely! In short, 31x10.5 is the largest I have fit, and probably largest you can fit. ------------------ Cheers, Andrew B. 1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 (slightly modified) BC, Canada

06-30-1999, 10:12 AM	#3
Lobo Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 67 Vehicle Specs	I have a 31"x10.5" under the back. It fits pretty snug but seems to be sturdy. ------------------ -Lobo An Explorer Blessing: May you not see your A4LD in your rear-view mirror and your radius arm bushings stay silent on the trail.

07-24-1999, 10:31 AM	#4
Bret Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Either of you two have a receiver type hitch on your explorers? I do and am wondering if a 31x10.5 spare will still fit.

07-27-1999, 10:41 AM	#5
Lobo Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 67 Vehicle Specs	I do not have a reciever hitch. ------------------ -Lobo An Explorer Blessing: May you not see your A4LD in your rear-view mirror and your radius arm bushings stay silent on the trail.

07-27-1999, 04:45 PM	#6
forbyfiev Wannabe Elite Explorer PA '91 XLT Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 95 Vehicle Specs	I have a Hidden Hitch. It doesn't look like it could interfere with the tire space, since it's avtually under the bumper. J.C. whitney has a bumper mounted tire carrierthat swings down(not sideways) for 20 some dollars. It's not elegant but it should work, and could even be mounted to the front bumper for that safari look. J.B.