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: How big of a spare can fit?


78mphgpr
05-18-2006, 12:30 AM
I remember reading that you can fit a larger spare if you swap to a differnt hitch, is that true? Any chance of getting a 37" tire under there?

RyanZ06
05-18-2006, 01:08 AM
more pix of your truck STAT!!!! :)

afp1
05-18-2006, 01:46 AM
I have a 285 on a 8" rim. It's pretty tight with that, but I bet you could rig something up.

buildingup
05-18-2006, 07:07 AM
biggest i've seen was a 35" and that was in there real good..the 35" could be up there but if you hit any big bumps it would prolly come down due to the weight of the tire and rim

RAPIDRYAN
05-18-2006, 11:24 AM
I Have A 285/75/16 On A Stock Aluminum Wheels Fits Just Fine

B-rad
05-18-2006, 03:45 PM
i have personally seen a 315/75/16 which is about 34.5" and if it had been 1/2" bigger it dont think it would have fit. i would have to say absolutely not on the 37".

radron
05-18-2006, 07:15 PM
biggest i've seen was a 35" and that was in there real good..the 35" could be up there but if you hit any big bumps it would prolly come down due to the weight of the tire and rim I have a H2 rim and tire 315/70/17 on mine , 9 months no probs so far. My hitch is factory but an upgrade is in the works. the diameter is 34.50 " I believe. very tight , 3/8 inch clearance of rearend. Look in my garage for pics

BigShrimpah
05-18-2006, 09:27 PM
I have a H2 rim and tire 315/70/17 on mine , 9 months no probs so far. My hitch is factory but an upgrade is in the works. the diameter is 34.50 " I believe. very tight , 3/8 inch clearance of rearend. Look in my garage for pics

thats good to know as I am getting my H2 takeoffs with 315s put on tommorow. I will also have them put on the spare also

JhnZ71
05-18-2006, 11:52 PM
check out my poost, i think a 315 (35) is the biggesyt

JhnZ71
05-18-2006, 11:55 PM
That rally hangs down, any pics of a 285 spare?

SLT223
05-20-2006, 07:03 PM
You can fit a pretty big one in the bed...:D