Largest fully inflated 16" spare tire that will fit in the stock spare location?

[240m3srt]

I was wondering what the largest 16" tire is that will fit under the truck in the stock spare location without cutting and modifying the frame? Also it needs to be capable of clearing the stock trailer hitch. I am told that 33's will fit deflated, but i am interested in knowing what size will fit fully inflated.

I know stock is 265/70/16(30.6"), so maybe a 265/75/16(31.6") or 275/70/16(31.2")...does anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance!

 

[shadow247]

I think a 265/75/16 will fit. What size are you running now? If it's a 285 just deflate it and carry a compressor to air it back up if you ever need it.

 

[1blink]

my Silent Armor 265/75/16 fits with no trouble fully inflated. I'm wondering if a 285/75/16 would fit aired down some, anybody tried that?

 

[hrt4me]

I'm wondering if a 285/75/16 would fit aired down some, anybody tried that?

somebody here got that to work... I think it might have been The Kid and his Rescue Runner...

 

[Millerad1651]

My spare is a 265/75/16 and it's fully aired up. I still have an inch or so before it hits the hitch. You could maybe get a lower tread 285 spare with about 30 psi in it...so it still gives a little.

 

[kball]

I have the stock trailer hitch and my spare is a Treadwright 265/75/16 Guard Dog. It won't fit. The tire measures a full 32"'s though, not 31.2 etc.. Even deflated I couldn't get it to fit without jamming it against the hitch and pan hard bar. What I'm getting at is it depends on your tire and your hitch.

 

[UnderFire]

That's going to depend on what tire it is, as well as tread depth, and a ton of other variables, you could have 2 tires that are the same size, but from different companies, and they could be different enough that one would fit and one wouldn't.

 

[TheArkMaster]

my Silent Armor 265/75/16 fits with no trouble fully inflated. I'm wondering if a 285/75/16 would fit aired down some, anybody tried that?

I think a 265/75/16 will fit. What size are you running now? If it's a 285 just deflate it and carry a compressor to air it back up if you ever need it.

somebody here got that to work... I think it might have been The Kid and his Rescue Runner...

I'm running a 265/75/R16 and it fits perfectly. If thats any help

 

[yota22]

I have a 285/75/16 BFG that has 1/4 of the tread left on it as a spare in the stock location with a stock trailer hitch on as well. I know a full tread tire that size will not work. Hope that helps.

 

[Fishwerks]

I also have a 285/75/16 spare with 7/32 tread underneath. It measures 32". Rubs on the panhard (track bar) when flexing.

Edit: I have an OEM hitch too.

 

[Swede]

I have a 285/75/16 BFG that has 1/4 of the tread left on it as a spare in the stock location with a stock trailer hitch on as well. I know a full tread tire that size will not work. Hope that helps.

I have a fairly new 285/75 16 Revo that fits with no issues.

 

[240m3srt]

Thanks for the replies guys. Im currently on 35's but was considering removing the 1.5" BL and dropping back down to a 33", but then was thinking it would be nice if i could fit a spare in the stock location all aired up and ready to go. Just afraid any smaller than 33" and i might be dissapointed.

 

[rideexileex]

For temporary get-home spares, not only do I hate dragging the tire, but I hate seeing that thing hang down...

A good little spare will get you out in a pinch - consider a 235/85 or a 255/85 'doughnut' spare.

 

[NachoPitt]

my Silent Armor 265/75/16 fits with no trouble fully inflated. I'm wondering if a 285/75/16 would fit aired down some, anybody tried that?

I have a 285/75/16 in the spare location. It is well worn and down to around 10 PSI but it fits nicely. No interference with the panhard bar. I carry a small compressor with me.

Steve at Sonoran Steel has a method for cutting out the factory tire winch and putting in an earlier Toyota winch (chain instead of cable). His system allows a 285/75/16 to be stored, fully inflated, in a much higher position than the factory spare. Looks really nice and uses toyota parts.

 

[240m3srt]

I have a 285/75/16 in the spare location. It is well worn and down to around 10 PSI but it fits nicely. No interference with the panhard bar. I carry a small compressor with me.

Steve at Sonoran Steel has a method for cutting out the factory tire winch and putting in an earlier Toyota winch (chain instead of cable). His system allows a 285/75/16 to be stored, fully inflated, in a much higher position than the factory spare. Looks really nice and uses toyota parts.

Good point, i talked to Steve and he said if i cut out the crossmember and modify and reweld it that even a 35" will fit, just not sure i want to go through the hassle yet. I have a pretty cool tire carrier that i made that fits around the stock bumper im just not sure i like the spare back there as much as i thought i would.

 

[Nunyabiz]

I have found what is best is to forget the usually worthless spare.
I have 255/75r/17 tires and pretty sure it will not fit on the standard tire carrier so if I get a flat and I am anywhere out and about like camping etc the the spare tire is utterly useless because I will have no place to put my flat tire.

What I use is this, in fact used it just yesterday while on my way back from a camping trip I somehow ran over a giant razor blade, the type with the huge curved blade and is about 3-4" long, the entire blade was in the tire, big slice. The only flat I have had with these tires.


A T Handle tire repair kit that uses the vulcanizing repair cords.

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I pulled the kit out, pulled the giant razor blade out, reamed the hole, plugged it with the cord and inflated the tire and was on my way in under 15 minutes.
Less time than it would have taken to go through the hassle of getting the spare out and putting the flat where ever.
Never even have to take the tire off just turn the steering wheel so you can get to it.

I use this for air, can get from Costco for about $70
Also good for a jump if needed.

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I am seriously considering just removing the useless spare and stop hauling around the extra what, 50 to 100# just for shyts and giggles.

 

[NachoPitt]

Good point, i talked to Steve and he said if i cut out the crossmember and modify and reweld it that even a 35" will fit, just not sure i want to go through the hassle yet. I have a pretty cool tire carrier that i made that fits around the stock bumper im just not sure i like the spare back there as much as i thought i would.

There are some great pics of this on the Sonoran Steel Facebook page. He just did one in the last few days. Looks/works like factory.