spare tire advice

ND4SPD · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:52 pm

ok,,, after installing the larger tires on the KJ,,, we tend to discover that the plastic cover won't fit full size spare
now where can i find a spacer to hang the spare tire with full size,,, say 245/75 R16 without the hastle of the tailgate
any suggestions??? :roll:

Jesus Levy · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:27 pm

ND4SPD wrote:

ok,,, after installing the larger tires on the KJ,,, we tend to discover that the plastic cover won't fit full size spare
now where can i find a spacer to hang the spare tire with full size,,, say 245/75 R16 without the hastle of the tailgate
any suggestions??? :roll:

My BFG AT KO 245/75/16 spare fits just fine. You can look at some pictures below. I have a 2005 Sport, so maybe the spare tire space is a bit larger than in older models??

corwyyn · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:10 pm

I just got 235/70-16s installed and the spare has plenty of room - I'll try to get a picture posted soon.

gundrted · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:27 pm

i have 255/70-16s and the spare has more then enough room. i think you would have to pretty big for it not to fit or if you changed rims

carroll952 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:59 pm

ND4SPD wrote:

ok,,, after installing the larger tires on the KJ,,, we tend to discover that the plastic cover won't fit full size spare
now where can i find a spacer to hang the spare tire with full size,,, say 245/75 R16 without the hastle of the tailgate
any suggestions??? :roll:

Are you talking about the plastic spare tire cover that swings like a gate?

http://www.green-eyed-monster.com/spare_on.jpg

Like that? That's Ed's KJ, I believe he had to cut some of it.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... php?t=1560

He talks about it here, also you can see more of his KJ which looks awesome if you ask me.

Justin

ND4SPD · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:11 pm

so wat u guys r sayin is that even with bigger tires,,, u can still fit in a full size spare= 245/75R16
but i c Jesus Levy have removed that plastic tire cover that swings like a gate!!??

ND4SPD · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:50 pm

hang on a sec,,, u guys in the US don't have such cover???
from what i saw is the guys from france and australia are the ones complaining about it (and now me)

ok now i get it,,, hmm

so i gusess i figure that i remove the whole thing off,,,
ok even if i do that,,, wouldn't the rear glass gate hit the tire every time we open the rear gate??

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:57 pm

With a 246/75R16, when I first bought them, the glass contacted the tire when I opened it but would slip by it on its own. Now that I have done a couple of 5-tire rotations, the glass no longer touches the tire. The only way I noticed that it touched the tire was when I was closing the glass.

ND4SPD · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:20 pm

KW AV8R wrote:

With a 246/75R16, when I first bought them, the glass contacted the tire when I opened it but would slip by it on its own. Now that I have done a couple of 5-tire rotations, the glass no longer touches the tire. The only way I noticed that it touched the tire was when I was closing the glass.

could you elaborate more plz

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:36 pm

When the tires were new, the edge of the rear glass, right where the latch is, would just barely touch the edge of one of the knobs on my spare as I was opening the glass only. The gas shocks that open the glass would push the glass past the tire, so you can tell the contact was minimal. I didn't even notice it had happened until I went to close the window and felt the glass rub the tire. It actually took me three times to see that it was actually rubbing the tire. Now that I have rotated the tires a couple of times (rotating the spare in while rotating out one of the tires I had driven on), my tires have worn down a bit and the glass no longer touches the spare when I open it.

By the way, I brought this up because of your question earlier.

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so i gusess i figure that i remove the whole thing off,,,
ok even if i do that,,, wouldn't the rear glass gate hit the tire every time we open the rear gate??

gundrted · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:52 pm

ND4SPD wrote:

hang on a sec,,, u guys in the US don't have such cover???
from what i saw is the guys from france and australia are the ones complaining about it (and now me)

ok now i get it,,, hmm

so i gusess i figure that i remove the whole thing off,,,
ok even if i do that,,, wouldn't the rear glass gate hit the tire every time we open the rear gate??

i have never seen a cover like that in the US. personally i like it

how does it mount and is it lockable .......

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:31 pm

I want one!!!

jpzkj · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:34 pm

Low tech fix....place a nut or some washers on the spare tire lug..then put the wheel on and tighten it down. Your tire will be further away from the rear gate. Just might make the difference.

Guest · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:17 pm

ND4SPD: I have nothing for the tire cover, however, I installed a spare tire extension after mounting LT255/75/R16 BFG AT's. You can get somewhat of a idea how much space btw the tire & rear of the KJ was gained HERE. Admittly a bit of overkill however the extension mount also raised the tire slightly due to the way the extension mounts to the oem tire carrier.

Gringo Loco · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:35 pm

Guys i think this is what he's talking about

laters

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:56 pm

the only thing you need to worry about is weight of tire and wheel, tailgate is only rated at 50 lbs.

ND4SPD · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:04 pm

Gringo Loco wrote:

Guys i think this is what he's talking about

laters

yah thats what i'm talkin about
how ever i like the washer idea,,, maybe u can tell us more

thanx to thoese WHO REPLIED

Jesus Levy · **Posted:** Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:07 pm

ND4SPD wrote:

so wat u guys r sayin is that even with bigger tires,,, u can still fit in a full size spare= 245/75R16
but i c Jesus Levy have removed that plastic tire cover that swings like a gate!!??

Well, in Mexico, that's an option. Most of the Libbys here come without a cover, unless you order it.

ND4SPD · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 4:00 am

how about those washers :?:

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:51 am

ND4SPD wrote:

how about those washers :?:

Go down to your friendly hardware store and find a half dozen flat washers that will fit on the studs, then place them on the stud(s) before mounting your spare. Gives a bit more room for the glass to clear when opening. You may want to put more washers on the top stud(s) to make it angle a bit. Sorry, just woke up and can't remember if there are one or two studs on top...

Now if ya'll will excuse me, I'm goin' wheelin'!

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