285's spare options

[3rdGenExploder]

So I just started running 285 75 16s (33x11.5) and absolutely love them. Small problem is that a spare in the same size wont fit in the spare well... Dont like the idea of being stranded if i get a flat.

Ive come up with carrying a few cans of fix-a-flat, or somehow modifying my well to fit a 285.

Or is it possible to do the brown wire mod so my 4x4 cant kick on and run the smaller spare on the front (I have open diffs)? This seems really promising but i dont fully understand if it would work without destroying my diff.. Would this work?

Anyone come up with a different solution to this?

 

[LONO100]

i have the same problem since running 33"s. i have a roof rack and went out and got a spare 33" tire and was storing on the rack. it started interfering with my cb antenna, so now the spare is sitting in my truck bed. i measured things out and i should be able to fit it under mytruck bed if i cut the tongue that seats the facotry spare. you could try that our, and if you come up with a solution, please post!

 

[HiImBrian]

I'm planning on carrying mine on the roof rack I'm building and just throwing a canvas cover over it to protect it from the sun. A friend then suggested I fab up a steel case to go where my spare fits to carry tools and such. I think I'm going to do that...

 

[Jwigs7]

I'm planning on carrying mine on the roof rack I'm building and just throwing a canvas cover over it to protect it from the sun. A friend then suggested I fab up a steel case to go where my spare fits to carry tools and such. I think I'm going to do that...

I have thought about buying a hitch mounted spare tire carrier for when I switch to 285's, but I may just throw it up in the basket. I do like the idea of adding a compartment for tools and such.

 

[Kazer]

If you look on the last page of my registry (link in my sig), fitting a 285 spare may be possible with a 3 inch bodylift and some modifying . Or you could do what jwigs said and get a tiregate hg series

 

[Jwigs7]

Or you could do what jwigs said and get a tiregate hg series

Just looked at the price tag on that bad boy and about pooped my pants..I think I'll stick to a simpler solution or have a guy I know help me fab one up lol. no doubt they are cool though.

 

[stockcarracer]

I am running 285's and have a 285 spare in stock location. no body lift at all...

 

[3rdGenExploder]

I am running 285's and have a 285 spare in stock location. no body lift at all...

Do you have any pics? i dont like body lifts and im wondering if i did fit it how low it would hang..

i have the same problem since running 33"s. i have a roof rack and went out and got a spare 33" tire and was storing on the rack. it started interfering with my cb antenna, so now the spare is sitting in my truck bed. i measured things out and i should be able to fit it under mytruck bed if i cut the tongue that seats the factory spare. you could try that our, and if you come up with a solution, please post!

Although i like roof racks.. im trying to avoid throwing a tire up there.. dont like the weight or the loss of any aerodynamics i still have left haha
through trimming my spare well seems a good idea. especially since i dont have exhaust back there anymore.. hmm

Also that tiregate is a really cool idea.. but i think it would be possible to fab one up that sits closer to the hatch and uses my oem bumper... or make myself a new steal bumper and it would probably be cheaper haha

 

[stockcarracer]

I will post a couple as soon as my wife comes home with it

 

[Ronin8002]

I will post a couple as soon as my wife comes home with it

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[3rdGenExploder]

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Ill break the ice... heres a pic of the X from a day or so ago

So lets see those pics haha

 

[stockcarracer]

dunno why my spare looks so bald....

 

[sjr033]

I spent half of my work day thinking about this. I did come across this company that offers a hitch mount tire carrier.

http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/index.php?cPath=47&osCsid=9d26e8fb6c4d1972e5e587d2e643ff80

 

[stockcarracer]

I have seen those receiver mounts. most of them tend to rattle and loosen up inside the hitch...

 

[3rdGenExploder]

Are you sure those are 285s? i mean mine look huge compared to those.. mine wont even fit w/o aftermarket offset rims.. maybe because they are mt? what do they measure in inches?

 

[Wills05xlt4x4]

Are you sure those are 285s? i mean mine look huge compared to those.. mine wont even fit w/o aftermarket offset rims.. maybe because they are mt? what do they measure in inches?

Must be running wheel spacers...

 

[stockcarracer]

They are 285's no wheel spacers on stock wheels...................