im trying to figure out if i should ditch the spare or keep it. 90% of my driving is in town. if i dropped the spare i would be saving a few lbs.

guess my only concern is if i loose the spare ill probably need it. but what are the ods???

I dropped my spare but it was pretty much useless anyways to me. I've thought about finding a cheap 37 but I don't drive my truck near as much as I used to or as far as I used to.

on a stock truck keep it. I never carried a spare when I had lifted trucks,because the bigger tire wouldn't fit underneath and took up too much room in the bed.

Have similar problems with an oversized spare. I usually keep it in the bed but put it on the roof rack when camping and traveling. I always have it one way or another.

i checked my spare the other day and i think it's the original 245 that came with the truck (based on manufacture date)! hope i never need it (although is still looks like it would be ok. no signs of usage at all).

I run a 255/85/16 on the original spare in the stock location. This is really close in OD to my 295/70/17's.

My 37 inch spaare sits in the bed of my truck.

My 33" is strapped on my flatbed or was until it go stolen :mad: :mad: :mad:.

Don't move without a spare. Had one flat well into the Natl. forest in N. FL, one slow flat that showed up on my driveway and the other on I-10 by Deming, NM. Lost a half hour each time. Not a whole day.

When you put bigger tires on it point less to have a stock one under your rig, even though I do

Ill be ditching mine as soon when the truck gets a makeover. :D

That's why I have AAA. Plus, having the spare gone means you can see the ATS diff cover really nicely!

Don't move without a spare. Had one flat well into the Natl. forest in N. FL, one slow flat that showed up on my driveway and the other on I-10 by Deming, NM. Lost a half hour each time. Not a whole day.

EXACTLY!
I went to 265's and got a spare to match. As soon as you ditch that working spare, you'll be kicking your butt wishing you had it. Flats don't happen for your convenience. :eek:

anybody fit a 285/70/17 in place of the factory spare? I'd like to keep one and that would be the same diameter as my big wheels.

im just wondering if its worth the weight loss to take it off. trying to conserve as much fuel as possible. thought i read for every 50 lbs you drop you could gain x amount of mpg.

Thats what I like about duallys. If ya have a flat.....take it off and run singles on the back till you can get another tire. Thats if your not towing of course.:D

Staying close to home I ditch it in the garage, Long trips I throw it in the back.

Staying close to home I ditch it in the garage, Long trips I throw it in the back.

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SOon as I gather up some more cash, I want to get a matching rim and tire 37" toyo Mt and 22" KMC HOSS wheels and make a tire rank in the back for it! ;)

anybody fit a 285/70/17 in place of the factory spare? I'd like to keep one and that would be the same diameter as my big wheels.


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I do but it's the wrong size

anybody fit a 285/70/17 in place of the factory spare? I'd like to keep one and that would be the same diameter as my big wheels.

I do - BFG AT 285/70/17 on an H2 wheel. It fits nicely under there.

I do - BFG AT 285/70/17 on an H2 wheel. It fits nicely under there.

Ohh, perfect! Exactly what I'm working with.

I ditched mine.

I do - BFG AT 285/70/17 on an H2 wheel. It fits nicely under there.

A 255/85/16 will fit on the stock rim too and it's not as wide so it tucks up in there just like the stock 245 did.

With my luck, if I were to ditch the spare, I would be guaranteed to get a flat soon thereafter.

I bought another tire and wheel for my spare. Now I can rotate all 5 tires and extend the overall tire life.

My LT265/75R-16 tire fits perfectly under the bed.

I "keep it on the truck". I used the one on my '98 twice. Sure was nice to have it. That's one of the main reasons I stuck with 17s on this new one. I get to keep the spare :)

definitely keep mine. got a old 305 70 16 goodyear at/s under her now till i finish my spare tire tailgate that will have a the exact tire and wheel comb as i have on here now. should i need the spare and its a rear that blew ill just rotate the tires so the spare is on the front. may look or drive wierd but better than nothin for all the travelin i do

I keep the spare, and will be buying a larger one when I buy bigger tires for the truck. I also carry a plug kit and a compressor. I have fixed more tire than I have changed, but it's nice to have both.

I run a 3157516 on stock wheel fits right up under there

anybody fit a 285/70/17 in place of the factory spare? I'd like to keep one and that would be the same diameter as my big wheels.

I did, and I will not go anywhere without a spare....
I got a matching rim and tire 33"
See my garage.

That's why I have AAA. Plus, having the spare gone means you can see the ATS diff cover really nicely!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the inpression that AAA would only install your inflated spare if called out for flat service.

well it looks like a landslide. keep the spare on the truck.

Thats what I like about duallys. If ya have a flat.....take it off and run singles on the back till you can get another tire. Thats if your not towing of course.:D
Amen.

In my opinion, any spare is better than no spare, even if it might be slightly different in size, as long as the wheel fits your bolt pattern. You can always rotate it to the front if you get a rear flat on a vehicle with a locking rear differential like the G80. If you are ever out in the "booneys" when you get a flat, you'll be glad you had a spare with you. :)

I also carry a tire repair kit and a small electric portable compressor in my truck at all times.

In my opinion, any spare is better than no spare, even if it might be slightly different in size, as long as the wheel fits your bolt pattern. You can always rotate it to the front if you get a rear flat on a vehicle with a locking rear differential like the G80. If you are ever out in the "booneys" when you get a flat, you'll be glad you had a spare with you. :)

I also carry a tire repair kit and a small electric portable compressor in my truck at all times.

Ditto. Even if the sizes don't match, you can always limp it to a more favorable place for repair or to get out of a bad situation

I do - BFG AT 285/70/17 on an H2 wheel. It fits nicely under there.

Got my 285 up under there today, it fits but its tight! Sticks down more too but looks cool since it’s a knobby mud tire.

I keep the spare under my lifted truck w/35" tires for good luck....

Joe V runs a Pro Comp A/T 33/12.50R17 on a Pro Comp #1079 17x9 under his truck.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/garage.php?do=view&g=12882

Amen.
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