5th tire?
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Engineer
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I got a matching spare for peice of mind but it was by no means "needed". If you are sticking with a street tire and/or do not go off road much I dont think it would be worth while. While the offroading I have done is nothing world class I finaly was in areas that I was glad I had a set of offroad tires and was much happier knowing that If I had a flat I could not repair that my spare was just as aggressive as the tires that got me to that location.............it also looks nice having a meaty tire under the back vs stock.
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chiz45
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There are some older posts discussing just how large of an increased tire size would fit. I have 5 255/80s, and the larger diameter tire (than stock) fits just fine. Some members have gone with 285/70s on the ground, and a 255/80 as a spare due to the decreased width and increased ground clearance. If you don't have or aren't getting a lift, this doesn't really apply to you 
cbreze
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I no longer off road aggressively any more so don't see a need for a matching spare. I run duratracs 285/70/17 . If I have a flat I can make it to a tire repair place on the stock spare just fine. For me to spend the $$ on a matching duratrac wouldn't make a lot of sense. The wider tire would just hang a bit lower anyway and I prefer the spare to be out of site.
Ron4RNevada
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After another 60,000 miles I'll save one as a spare when I buy the four replacements - :nicethread:
nglayton
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Ditto! That's how I've handled all my spares, save the best one and have it mounted on the spare rim.
uptheirons
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I have all 5 matching, 285/70/17 Duratracs... If I end up on a trail that I'm concerned about the clearance of my spare underneath, I take it out and toss it on my roof rack.
Ron4RNevada
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Didn't you know your spare was mounted there to protect the lower part of the back bumper - and negate the need for a roof rack.
uptheirons
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Well, I imagine there are other reasons for the spare to be mounted there, but I could care less about my rear bumper being damaged as it is plastic, and I've been looking to replace it anyway. Also, I'd rather have a scarred up bumper than a flat spare, if I were to smash it off a sharp rock or something.
thebwlife
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It a true statistic I just made up....
cbielat
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I've was lucky with my first set of larger tires and only had my factory spare(never had to use it). When I decided to replace my first larger set, I kept the first set. I now have extra larger spares. I had destroyed a sidewall on one recently and was happy I had another matching spare at the time although, I still wheeled on it for two days with seven plugs in the side wall. Now I have two extras that I bring along on my trips. You can get away with running a slightly smaller or your stock size if the need ever comes.
oljedi11950
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On mine son's 05 I did the 275 & matching wheel no prob. Have my wheel set for spare just need the cashish for one !!
4R Play
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I thought about the same when I bought my tires. Ended up just buying 4 and keeping the stock spare.
I actually just removed the spare from the truck altogether just to drop the extra 60 pounds or so for my dd'g. I figure new, E-rated, 3-ply sidewall tires should be less likely for a flat on pavement. Easy enough to throw the spare back on for trips.
Curious, how many have actually needed/used their spare?
I actually just removed the spare from the truck altogether just to drop the extra 60 pounds or so for my dd'g. I figure new, E-rated, 3-ply sidewall tires should be less likely for a flat on pavement. Easy enough to throw the spare back on for trips.
Curious, how many have actually needed/used their spare?
