Largest Spare Tire
05-03-2007, 11:42 AM
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Largest Spare Tire
Does anyone know what is the largest spare tire we can fit under the truck where the stock spare is located? I am looking to get new tires (possible 5) size is 285/75R17 (size not a typo) and want to replace the stock 265/70R17 spare. The 285/75R17 comes out to be just shy of 34" tall tire.
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Does anyone know what is the largest spare tire we can fit under the truck where the stock spare is located? I am looking to get new tires (possible 5) size is 285/75R17 (size not a typo) and want to replace the stock 265/70R17 spare. The 285/75R17 comes out to be just shy of 34" tall tire.
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05-03-2007, 01:42 PM
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. Do a search on 1010 tires site for that size. I believe they are $199 per tire.
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If your truck came with Michelins, I would recommend that you look at your tires closely to see if you have any hairline cracking along the inner edge of the tire (about an inch out from the wheel) and if so call Michelin about getting them replaced under warranty.
I had 12,000 miles on my truck and the cracks weren't that bad, they were hard to see unless you got real close, but I called Michelin and they sent me to my local Big-O tire store. They replaced all five with BFG AT 285/75/17s under warranty at no cost to me, including the mounting and balancing! The new 285 spare fits fine under the bed.
Finally, with the money I saved on the tires, I bought myself a Smarty from Larry here on DTR!
I had 12,000 miles on my truck and the cracks weren't that bad, they were hard to see unless you got real close, but I called Michelin and they sent me to my local Big-O tire store. They replaced all five with BFG AT 285/75/17s under warranty at no cost to me, including the mounting and balancing! The new 285 spare fits fine under the bed.
Finally, with the money I saved on the tires, I bought myself a Smarty from Larry here on DTR!
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05-03-2007, 05:38 PM
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285-75-17 BFG AT's?
If your truck came with Michelins, I would recommend that you look at your tires closely to see if you have any hairline cracking along the inner edge of the tire (about an inch out from the wheel) and if so call Michelin about getting them replaced under warranty.
I had 12,000 miles on my truck and the cracks weren't that bad, they were hard to see unless you got real close, but I called Michelin and they sent me to my local Big-O tire store. They replaced all five with BFG AT 285/75/17s under warranty at no cost to me, including the mounting and balancing! The new 285 spare fits fine under the bed.
Finally, with the money I saved on the tires, I bought myself a Smarty from Larry here on DTR!
I had 12,000 miles on my truck and the cracks weren't that bad, they were hard to see unless you got real close, but I called Michelin and they sent me to my local Big-O tire store. They replaced all five with BFG AT 285/75/17s under warranty at no cost to me, including the mounting and balancing! The new 285 spare fits fine under the bed.
Finally, with the money I saved on the tires, I bought myself a Smarty from Larry here on DTR!
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If your truck came with Michelins, I would recommend that you look at your tires closely to see if you have any hairline cracking along the inner edge of the tire (about an inch out from the wheel) and if so call Michelin about getting them replaced under warranty.
I had 12,000 miles on my truck and the cracks weren't that bad, they were hard to see unless you got real close, but I called Michelin and they sent me to my local Big-O tire store. They replaced all five with BFG AT 285/75/17s under warranty at no cost to me, including the mounting and balancing! The new 285 spare fits fine under the bed.
Finally, with the money I saved on the tires, I bought myself a Smarty from Larry here on DTR!
I had 12,000 miles on my truck and the cracks weren't that bad, they were hard to see unless you got real close, but I called Michelin and they sent me to my local Big-O tire store. They replaced all five with BFG AT 285/75/17s under warranty at no cost to me, including the mounting and balancing! The new 285 spare fits fine under the bed.
Finally, with the money I saved on the tires, I bought myself a Smarty from Larry here on DTR!
Now thats Smarty of you
. No unfortunately/fortunately?, my truck came with the BFG's that seem to wear like iron.
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Danderson,
You're right, they are 285/70's, and D rated. My mistake.
Thundercloud,
Well, at least you'll get you money's worth out of the stock BFGs. My last truck came with the Rugged Trails and they wore out at ~20K miles. I wasn't too happy, but it did allow me to upgrade sooner. BFG must have upgraded their rubber compounds to address the waer issues.
EDR
You're right, they are 285/70's, and D rated. My mistake.
Thundercloud,
Well, at least you'll get you money's worth out of the stock BFGs. My last truck came with the Rugged Trails and they wore out at ~20K miles. I wasn't too happy, but it did allow me to upgrade sooner. BFG must have upgraded their rubber compounds to address the waer issues.
EDR
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