Max. Size Tire That will fit Spare Tire Carrier

nickdz · **Joined:** Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:33 pm **Posts:** 14

Does anybody know what the largest tire size is that will fit the stock spare tire carrier?

Thanks,
Nick

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:03 pm

well right now i have 235-85-16 on the stock tire carrier, still in the "UP" position, and the window doesnt open unless you open the tailgate, and you gotta close the window and tailgate in "sync". and the botom of the tire JUST touches the bumper by the circle cutout for the tire on the corners, as in, you can maybe fit a paper inbetween them, its not pressing against the bumper, but just touching

but im sure you could add spacers and what not to fit whatever tire size you need. and sometimes it not about how big a tire you can fit, its about weight too, over time on the hinges

AZScout · **Posted:** Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:39 pm

Depends on the backspacing of the wheel. With the stock carrier, 31" tires on stock wheels will clear the rear window. 32" tires if you have the Rubicon wheels.

P.S. I have the spare extender if anyone needs it. Just pay shipping...

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:17 pm

i had 265/75/16 on for a year and a half on stock rims...added small spacer and fitted fine...rear window justed cleared it...

DryBones · **Posted:** Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:27 pm

so the MOAB rims are okay back there as long as you don't go too big on the tire?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:01 pm

DryBones wrote:

so the MOAB rims are okay back there as long as you don't go too big on the tire?

I have a 245 75 MTR hanging on the rear on a MOAB and tons of room yet :wink:

daspes · **Posted:** Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:19 pm

I have 265/75's on mine. Carrier is in the normal up position. And I have about 1/4" of room left between the tire and the glass.

JeepinMaxx · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:07 pm

Have 235/85/R16 on stock rims with the tire carrier flipped upside down. Tire touches the bumper and glass won't open with the tailgate closed. Had plenty of room back when we ran 245/75/R16 on MOABs

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:54 pm

put half inch spacers on the bolt and you will be fine

shaggyislandboy · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:41 pm

JeepinMaxx wrote:

with the tire carrier flipped upside down.

Not to get too far off topic, but.... What is the point (advantage/disadvantage)
of keeping the tire carrier in the up right position or turning it to a
'flipped upside down' position?

Now that I am lifted, I will soon be upgrading to some bigger tires and am
wondering what this is all about?

Thanks! Scott

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:45 pm

Flipping the carrier, gives a bit more room at the top to clear the glass, but a little less room on the bottom near the bumper.

JeepinMaxx · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:50 pm

Flipping the tire carrier tilts the top of the tire away from the glass. I didn't do it on purpose. While the KJ was away for two weeks at Detours shop for the prototype BackBone - he 'tweeked' a few things... It took me a week before I even noticed he flipped the carrier for better clearance up top (and it tucks the bottom of the tire nicely with the bumper too)

myjeepwalks · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:51 pm

I have a 265/70-16 that the glass wont clear. I put 1/8" washer on and it just touches the bumper. Might flip the mount and see how that works.

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