HJ45 LWB Pickup, what size spare tire will fit underneath (1 Viewer)

[Wadesters]

I have an HJ45 LWB Truck with original spare tire carrier (you can see the "hoops" in the picture). The spare tire I have under it now is a small 275 15". It is dry rotted and I want to replace it. I have 31 x 10.50 x 15 tires on the truck. I am wondering if this size spare will fit under the bed since originally they were so much smaller. I will try one soon to be sure just wondering if anyone has previous experience.

Thanks, Chris

 

[Michael B]

Chris which type of spare tire carrier does your truck have? I’m running the stock carrier for my 78’ and I have a 33 12.50 15 hanging under it. I suspect your carrier is different from mine. I would suggest test fitting one of your other current tires. I suspect it will fit.

 

[Wadesters]

Thanks, You can just see the spare tire carrier hanging down in the picture. It looks like a large old time "divining rod" that you used to search for water. Crude analogy but only thing I can think of.

 

[Living in the Past]

I was surprised how long it took to update that tire carrier. 6/76 they finally got smart and replaced it with the style that had been in use in the FJ55 for years. My 65 FJ45 has clips for the starting rod which is the same as the one used to lower the spare in the FJ55. Part of my spare tire carrier had been just off. Replacing it with one off a late model troopy.