jakeromyces
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I’m getting ready to buy a set of 285/70/17 BFG KO2’s. I’m debating buying a fifth to put in place of the factory spare under my 4Runner. For those of you running aftermarket tires on your T4R, do you carry a matching spare?
Do you carry an aftermarket spare tire?
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jordanrb81
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Yes, Twice, I run Firestone Winter forces in the winter, actually coming off this weekend and BFG All-Terrains the rest of the year and I have a matching Wheel and tire for each one. for a total of 10 wheels and tires.
You fit a 285/70/17 tire underneath the rig where the OE spare tire went? That’s amazing I did not think we could fit one that size...got any pics/tips??
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jbjones85
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285/70 KO2's here and I have a matching spare (rim and tire) in the stock location. It is a little snug but fits with no modification needed. you do have to keep it aligned as you tighten it up to make sure it site correctly but no issue.
Since i have a matching wheel as well I do a 5 tire rotation when I do my rotations, keeps them all wearing evenly and prolongs the time between tire changes by ~20%
Since i have a matching wheel as well I do a 5 tire rotation when I do my rotations, keeps them all wearing evenly and prolongs the time between tire changes by ~20%
kingofthehill
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I run a full size matching spare on a matching rim and do a 5 tire rotation every 5,000 miles. The main reason i do it is due to the fulltime 4wd. that way if I need a spare there is no significant size difference between my spare and my other tires.
285/70 KO2's here and I have a matching spare (rim and tire) in the stock location. It is a little snug but fits with no modification needed. you do have to keep it aligned as you tighten it up to make sure it site correctly but no issue.
Since i have a matching wheel as well I do a 5 tire rotation when I do my rotations, keeps them all wearing evenly and prolongs the time between tire changes by ~20%
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mteolus
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I put a 285/70R-17 spare under mine. Fits fine. Probably cuts back on the departure angle just a bit though.
For cost and weight reasons, I put a Discount Tire Pathfinder AT P-rated under there. I put this on too. Hitch Skid. I haven't tested it yet to see if the dirt hits it first or not but it is a good step to access the back top and can be used for recovery. Also can be used as a wheel chock.
For cost and weight reasons, I put a Discount Tire Pathfinder AT P-rated under there. I put this on too. Hitch Skid. I haven't tested it yet to see if the dirt hits it first or not but it is a good step to access the back top and can be used for recovery. Also can be used as a wheel chock.
Seattle206
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Yes. I find having a matching full spare is very important for long road trips or if you plan on going to offroad parks that require low >12 psi, there is always a chance of popping a bead. Happened to me twice.
I am able to fit a 295/70/17 in the spare tire well but it sits way too low. Defeats the purpose of having any sort of departure angle. Put it on a removable swing out instead.
I am able to fit a 295/70/17 in the spare tire well but it sits way too low. Defeats the purpose of having any sort of departure angle. Put it on a removable swing out instead.
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jakeromyces
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Thanks for all the feedback everyone!
Looks like I'll be getting a fifth KO2 to replace the OEM spare. I do like the idea of rotating it in during rotations. I wonder what the chances of me finding a single stock TRD Off-Road wheel are :thumb3:
Looks like I'll be getting a fifth KO2 to replace the OEM spare. I do like the idea of rotating it in during rotations. I wonder what the chances of me finding a single stock TRD Off-Road wheel are :thumb3:
Bumbo
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I think it’s worth mentioning that there are technical reasons one would want to have a matching spare, or at least at the bare minimum a tire that has the same final working diameter… The tire you selected is about 3.5% larger than stock.
The 4WD system can only have soo much tire size miss-match before it starts to cause problems with drivability / binding. I think it was only a couple percent.
The 4WD system can only have soo much tire size miss-match before it starts to cause problems with drivability / binding. I think it was only a couple percent.
jordanrb81
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I purchased mine. So on my summer tire the BFG KO2's I have 5 TRD-Off Road 7.5" OEM wheels, So I bought one extra. for winter I run the black 7" TRD Pro wheels and the 5th is the ugly steel spare that comes with the car. the snows are directional so rotation is a little different. I do a 5 wheel rotation on the summer BFGs. the stock OR/Trail rim was like 200 bucks. I am gonna be swapping this weekend (Saturday I think) so if you want pics it will be an ideal time to take them. :yo:
jakeromyces
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Of course, I’d never say no to pics. Did you buy the TRD Off-Road wheel new or used? If new, where’d you get it?
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moshie
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Not sure if in your area, but on the Toyota Parts website I got 12% off my new wheel to be all matchy matchy with my spare. It was $165 and free shipping to my dealer.
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jakeromyces
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Which website did you order from? Or did you do it through your local dealership?
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