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12-20-2011, 07:09 PM
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38" rear spare tire
im getting all my ducks in a row with this lift. since the rancho kit wont allow me to reuse the stock 17" wheels, i have no more use for the rear spare tire. and being that im going to a 38" tire, i dont think i would want to drive around too much with that much of a difference in size. so my question is, will a 38" tire fit on the factory rear mount? and my next question is should i go with a wheel and tire combo that is the same as what im doing? i have 20" Mazzi Hulk wheels, powdercoated Satin Black with 38" toyo's.... or go with something more for emergency use than appearance? something like a 17 or 18" black steel wheel with the 38" tire? comments, questions, and any input is welcome.
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12-20-2011, 08:49 PM
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Re: 38" rear spare tire
or....should i just remove the spare tire from the back in all? get rid of everything and just not have a spare....... what all would be involved in converting this back to a non 5th wheel spare truck?
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12-20-2011, 09:17 PM
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Re: 38" rear spare tire
If you're going to have the outside mounted spare tire, then I would think appearance would be important and would go with a matching spare. If it's inside, then it doesn't matter what it looks like.
My spare tire was inside so I have never done the outside spare delete, but I can't imagine it's that hard. I don't carry a spare. AAA membership is cheaper than a 5th tire/rim that is that large/nice/expensive. But if you're going to do much off roading you'll want a spare for sure.
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12-20-2011, 09:32 PM
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Re: 38" rear spare tire
well...if i go with a matching spare, then i need to find someone that will sell me 1 wheel. which will be around 200-250 bucks. then get it sand blasted and powdercoated, which will be around 100 bucks. then the tire which will be around 400 bucks. so 700-800 bucks for the 1 spare tire....in a 38" with a 20" wheel.
i dont have room...or really want to take up the space in the truck to put the tire by the 3rd row seat. i have 2 big rottweilers that i take everywhere and need that space. so putting it inside is out ofthe question.
i really dont do any offroading with my truck. i live 5 minutes from where i work. dont really take it on long trips. so maybe not having a spare at all will be the better, cheaper , route to go......
i know my license plate frame on the truck doesnt have lights or holes in it to mount to...its on the cover of my spare tire. so that needs changed out. and ill need the new tow hook for the spot where the swing arm is. other than that.....i dont think theres much else to change.
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12-21-2011, 03:24 AM
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Re: 38" rear spare tire
I agree... I have 5 matching wheels and tires. Thats a big nut to swallow for a spare tire. Those 38" toyos in 24" are $700/each.
I really wish I would of stayed in the 20-22" wheel size. So many more options alot cheaper.
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12-21-2011, 04:11 AM
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Re: 38" rear spare tire
im in the same boat, but im running 40's. I still say the best option is to go with a full size spare and rim to match. Im in the exact same situation too, dont drive the truck too far from home most of the time. I would still like to have the full size spare for summer trips to our lake house in North carolina (4 hr drive). Ive been looking for 1 used Toyo 40x15.5, it aint going too good so far. I would hate to drop $900 on a spare rime/ tire combo.
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12-21-2011, 01:54 PM
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Re: 38" rear spare tire
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Originally Posted by [__--MUD--__]
I agree... I have 5 matching wheels and tires. Thats a big nut to swallow for a spare tire. Those 38" toyos in 24" are $700/each.
I really wish I would of stayed in the 20-22" wheel size. So many more options alot cheaper.
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do you have your wheel on the back? im concerned that the larger tire wont fit on the mount. i thought i saw on here somewhere that someone had to make their own mounting plate to fit a larger tire.
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