I just want to play it safe and make sure that I have a descent spare tire to limp home on. I still have my original tires to swap out. Would look pretty damn weird with my truck tipping over on one corner. Thoughts?

Oh I'll be putting on a 6" lift in a few weeks. Will that matter any?

 

It's always better to have the same size diameter tire in case of a flat, especially on the rear if you have limited-slip.

 

My uncle owns a tire shop. He told me that if I get a flat (I've got 35s also on a SCREW) and it is on the rear, just swap the rear flat out with a front tire, and put the spare on the front. Also, you can stuff a 33 on an OEM spare rim and still put it under the bed if you have a tow package, it'll clear. Just call a local tire shop and see if they have any 33s they were going to pitch. Who cares if its worn out, if your limpin' home or to a shop to get it fixed then chances are you won't get another flat in the meantime That's what I did (or at least what I will do when I get a flat).

 

You can actually fit a 35" tire in your OEM spare tire location.

 

Nice. I didn't know that. I'm calling my uncle tomorrow

 

That apply to the new body style trucks as well?

 

That I am not sure on. I would assume so but can't say for certain. You may have to measure it or a simple phone call to an install shop would probably work. Someone has to know that.

 

If you have the 18"s I will have some 325/60/18(I think) in a few days that would work as a spare. Should be 33"s which would be closer and better. And I'm close to ya, you can have 1 for free if ya want


Shane

 

That would be awesome. Are they mounted already?

 

I was wondering this same thing myself since I recently went to 35's. I was thinking about taking a quick trip down to a local junkyard and grabbibg a 35 to have mounted on my spare rim. Hopefully someone will chime in and let us know if it'll work on the new body styles.

 

I would be interested to hear if it works too. I will definetly get one for a spare.

 

We put new tires on the truck Friday, so the old ones are out back in the old tire pile. I will grab 1 Monday and hang on to it for ya. We will get in touch and meet somewhere to give it to ya.


Shane

 

Ok I grabbed one for ya, I know I said Monday but I had to run up to the shop anyway (It's only 2 blocks from my house-lol) Anyway I have 1 used 325/60/18 Nitto Terra Grappler sitting in my garage for you. There are still 3 more that would work for spares if anyone close to me needs 1. Will NOT ship or drive over 50 miles!!!!!!!!!


Shane

 

Shane you're too cool mate. Thanks a ton and I'll get with you soon.