Tire size with a twist

[WiscoProud]

I currently have 275/70R18 General Grabber AT2 on my truck. When these wear out, I would like to increase that to either 295/65 or preferably 295/70. Not sure of the brand, but I like the Cooper STT Pros at the moment.

There are a million threads talking about what sizes will fit on the vehicle, but what is the biggest size that will fit in the factory spare location? Has anyone fit a 295/70 down there? Could it be done by deflating it?

If not, does anyone have any ideas for a rear carrier under $1,000 or so? I would love a full ARB or something, but that's not likely for a while.

 

[Ramathorn15]

I currently have 275/70R18 General Grabber AT2 on my truck. When these wear out, I would like to increase that to either 295/65 or preferably 295/70. Not sure of the brand, but I like the Cooper STT Pros at the moment.

There are a million threads talking about what sizes will fit on the vehicle, but what is the biggest size that will fit in the factory spare location? Has anyone fit a 295/70 down there? Could it be done by deflating it?

If not, does anyone have any ideas for a rear carrier under $1,000 or so? I would love a full ARB or something, but that's not likely for a while.

I run the 295/70/18 SST's and my spare fits underneath but I had to remove my hitch.

 

[WiscoProud]

I run the 295/70/18 SST's and my spare fits underneath but I had to remove my hitch.

Was yours integrated into the bumper? On my LC, the hitch is below the frame.

 

[Ramathorn15]

Was yours integrated into the bumper? On my LC, the hitch is below the frame.

Mine was the below the frame type. No way it would fit with the hitch. I doubt it would even fit with the integrated type either.

I don't consider it a permanent solution. The tire hangs super low and drags when off roading, even after doing the spare lift mod.

Im putting it on a swingout as soon as ben (dissent) builds me one

 

[Bomar]

Why not run a skinny spare since it is just a spare.... like 255.85.16

 

[Ramathorn15]

Why not run a skinny spare since it is just a spare.... like 255.85.16

I'm not aware of any skinny 34" tires for 18" or 16" wheels. Obviously 18" would be preferable since you already have an 18" spare wheel.

 

[Bomar]

255.85.16 is almost 33.5 by 10.5/11

275.70.18 is about the same

 

[WiscoProud]

I can fit 275/70 under the truck just fine, but if I go bigger it becomes a problem.

 

[Ramathorn15]

255.85.16 is almost 33.5 by 10.5/11

275.70.18 is about the same

The 295/70/18 is only an 11.5 wide tire. It still hangs down wayyyyy lower than the stock. Its fine for normal driving, but drives me nuts off road with it constantly dragging.

I even did the spare lift and gained about an inch.

 

[benjawi4]

I run the 295/70/18 SST's and my spare fits underneath but I had to remove my hitch.

I know this is old, but just out of curiosity was it difficult to remove the hitch? I also have the 'below the frame' hitch that looks to be simply bolted on...is it simply a bolt-removal-process?? Mine are rusted to sh** so it will inevitably be much more of a PITA - but just wanted to get some feedback from someone who has already done this. Thanks friend

 

[Ramathorn15]

I know this is old, but just out of curiosity was it difficult to remove the hitch? I also have the 'below the frame' hitch that looks to be simply bolted on...is it simply a bolt-removal-process?? Mine are rusted to sh** so it will inevitably be much more of a PITA - but just wanted to get some feedback from someone who has already done this. Thanks friend

Super easy. mine only had 3 bolts on each side. I can take it off in about 10 minutes and have it back on in 15. Rusted might be a different story though.

 

[Ramathorn15]

Oh, and mine had a wire harness clip to disconnect the trailer wire connector.

 

[benjawi4]

Yeah, mine has that harness too I believe. Awesome, thanks.