I did a search and read one post that stated he &quot;thought&quot; 285/75/R16 was the biggest tire that would fit in the factory spare location. That tire size equates to 32.8&quot; tire height by my calculations which is close enough to 33&quot; for me. <br><br>Anybody willing to satisfy my curiosity about stuffing a 33&quot; tire under there? I'm basically running without a spare right now since the 235/85 that's under there doesn't do me much good.<br><br>Thanks,<br>Russ

 

Im in the same situation.<br><br>However, I have stopped by a local iron works shop and they quoted me $150.00 to build a tire mount that will fit in the bed, lock down my spare, and fit in the existing holes left from the previous owners 5th wheel mount.<br><br>After seeing my nieghbor fit his spare tire under the truck (I believe them to be 33&quot; size tires as well, but Im not certain).<br>The result was, it fit, but because the width of the tire, it hangs well below the trucks rear bumper.<br>I didnt care much for the looks of the end result, and I will have the local iron work company build one for me in the bed of the truck.<br><br>Rich.

 

I'm not planning on putting a 33x12.50 under there exactly because of your friends situation with the tire hanging down low. I'm hoping to find the narrowest tire possible just as long as it's 33&quot; tall so it matches the others. I could easily build a mount in the bed for the cost of materials, either by building it myself or have a friend do it, but I really don't want to give up any of my bed space. <br><br>Russ

 

[quote author=CTD99 link=board=5;threadid=13182;start=0#124245 date=1049484381]<br>I'm not planning on putting a 33x12.50 under there exactly because of your friends situation with the tire hanging down low. I'm hoping to find the narrowest tire possible just as long as it's 33&quot; tall so it matches the others. I could easily build a mount in the bed for the cost of materials, either by building it myself or have a friend do it, but I really don't want to give up any of my bed space. <br><br>Russ<br>[/quote]<br><br>I can certainly understand not wanting to give up bed space! I thought about that one too.<br><br>A &quot;pizza cutter&quot; style tire (tall and skinny) would probably look alright. I dont know what size you'd be looking at though.<br><br>Maybe you could just over inflate one of those rental spare tires! <br> <br>Rich

 

I have a 285/75R16 that fits in the stock under the bed location. The factory tail pipe fell off :'( I have a custom three inch exhaust that probably makes it easier to mount the spare?<br><br>Brian

 

I currently have a 285/75/16 in the stock spare tire location under the bed. I also still have the stock exhaust system on the truck. The tire itself is a Goodyear Wrangler RT/S. In order to fit this tire under there, you really have to get under the truck a few times while cranking the tire up so it will not bind on the tailpipe, frame rails. But it does fit.<br>Hope this helps,<br>Rich

 

Helps to have one that's almost worn out, but still safe. Losing some tread helps with the fit. I have a 285 underneath, and NAIL BENDER has a 305. Both of us have 4&quot; exhaust. It's snug, but no problems so far.

 

Will a 35&quot; fit under there?