Chevy Spare fit FZJ80?

[Mudshack]

Just found out that I can go on a hunt of a lifetime. But I need to leave at 2:30am in order for it to work. I have no spare tire...3 nails in it. And my back right stock LTX is starting to shred.....can see radial threads (the metal ones, not just the cords). I do not think that it will last the 500 mile trip. But I am following a guy driving a 2002 Chevy 1500 4x4.....not sure what the lug pattern is on those trucks, but I think that the chevy rims are the same measurments as the FZJ80 rims. You guys think I could get by using his 275/70/16 spare if we were in a pinch?

There are no shops open now, and none will be open until at least 8am tomorrow morning, and I hope to be in the stand by then.

Place we are hunting at, people pay thousands of dollars to hunt. We were invited to hunt for free. Last weekend thing, I guess.

 

[cruiserdan]

The center bore of the GM wheel will be too small.

I have 2 full sets of almost new tires, I'll go for you....

 

[Mudshack]

No matter if it is front or back?

I have never hunted in Texas. I have only ever hunted Pennsylvania. This will be my first hunt in Texas...and in the most famous of hunting ranches. I have watched hunts on TV from this place. Because it is a freebie, I don't think I should disclose the name.

I picked up my first Texas Hunting License today, and there were 6 or 7 deer tags on it. I just stared at it. In PA, we only were allowed one deer. My buddy just told me to get all the coolers I own and put them in the truck.

I need to find something to use for a spare........

 

[e9999]

you drive around with metal showing in your tires???

 

[KliersLC]

check to see if his spare has a roughly 4 inch opening and it should be fine. It most likely won't so my best suggestion is to call someone local who has a cruiser, or beg borrow steal or use another rig. with tires like those, you won't be wheeling anyway.

 

[PHAEDRUS]

uhhhh,
ride with the chebbie guy???
Dave

 

[TX_TLC]

Uhhhh where in Texas are you going Deer hunting now? Must be a Southern Zone Counties...open season for 3 more days. Unless your going spike or antlerless...you got a couple weeks...Ummm...there is a walmart in Uvalde...I think. Good luck!

 

[flintknapper]

What a pal!

The center bore of the GM wheel will be too small.

I have 2 full sets of almost new tires, I'll go for you....

Now there's a man with a big heart!

 

[Landpimp]

hunting ranch? is that where the line the deer up in front of you and you sit in a warm cabin and pick off the one with your name on it? (junk kidding....sorta)

No matter if it is front or back?

I have never hunted in Texas. I have only ever hunted Pennsylvania. This will be my first hunt in Texas...and in the most famous of hunting ranches. I have watched hunts on TV from this place. Because it is a freebie, I don't think I should disclose the name.

I picked up my first Texas Hunting License today, and there were 6 or 7 deer tags on it. I just stared at it. In PA, we only were allowed one deer. My buddy just told me to get all the coolers I own and put them in the truck.

I need to find something to use for a spare........

 

[Buckru]

Since the best hunting in Texas is South, and you are only traveling 500 miles, you must already be in Texas. Right now ist 3:45 Central, why can't you find an open shop. At wors, its 4:45pm at the latest in the US.

Buck

 

[cruiserdan]

Um,


Look at the time of his post..........



The hunt was today........:whoops:

 

[Buckru]

In the immortal words of Homer Simpson.....DOH

Buck

 

[flintknapper]

We're gonna need an update.

Um,


Look at the time of his post..........



The hunt was today........:whoops:

I wonder if we will get to know the outcome.

I guess that was a NO on you getting to go for him, but hey... it was worth a try.

 

[Mudshack]

Well, I survived. And you were all right, the Chevy rim didn't have a big enough hub hole in it. I kept the tire inflated to 45+ (to stay off of the metal frayed edges) and the vibration was just barable. Stopped at a mom and pop place and tried to buy a used 275, but they had none. And in the process the LX450 decided to lock the doors while the engine was running. Thank god there are a bunch of car theives down there that know how to break into a car fast.

Shot a sweet 10 point on the trip that scored 121 6/8ths. So it was worth it.

Just bought a full set of 285 Nittos and will keep track of the mileage and wear on them.

Thanks for your input.