265-75-16 in factory spare mounting location?

[I_bRAD]

Will it fit? I'm thinking it might be a clearance issue to the trailer hitch.

Does anyone have any experiences with this? Getting new tires in the spring and I'm on the fence whether or not I should buy 5 265-75-16s or if I'll have to stick to the 265-70-16 if I want to use the factory spare mounting location. I'd like to go with the larger size as it opens up the availability of LT rated tires but I don't want to lose my spare.

 

[ugamurph]

I was able to mount my Cooper STT (32" according to Cooper specs) spare. It was a tight fit between the hitch and the panhard bar. It touches the hitch and is 1/4" to 1/2" away from the panhard. At first it wouldn't fit, but the tire dealer had the psi higher than necessary. I aired it down and it fit.

 

[shadow247]

You can always just deflate the tire to make it fit. It really depends on the true size of your tire.

 

[I_bRAD]

You can always just deflate the tire to make it fit. It really depends on the true size of your tire.

I never considered that. I'd have to get an air compressor to go with it though! Spare isn't much good if it's deflated!

 

[shadow247]

I never considered that. I'd have to get an air compressor to go with it though! Spare isn't much good if it's deflated!

You should have a compressor anyway! It's cheap insurance if you just get a slow leak. Also a plug kit will come in handy.

 

[1blink]

I have a 265/75/16 spare, no fitment issues.

 

[The4kbeast]

I have a 265/75/16 spare, no fitment issues.

Same here

 

[Big D's 4Runner]

So the 265/75/16s will fit on a stock height 4 wheel drive? Getting ready to buy some Bridgestone AT Revo 2s and wanted to go to the 75 series.

 

[1blink]

pretty sure that was stock tire size on the SR5's. Same suspension parts. I would expect it to fit without problem.

 

[ugamurph]

pretty sure that was stock tire size on the SR5's. Same suspension parts. I would expect it to fit without problem.

Stock size was 265/70R16. 75 series will fit lifted or not.

 

[Big D's 4Runner]

Stock size was 265/70R16. 75 series will fit lifted or not.

That's what i wanted to make sure of. I work at tires plus and compared them today and not a whole lot of difference in height.