what spare tire size can we use?

jjorgensen52

jjorgensen52

NHSTE - I'm the only one!
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Picked up a new spare tire for $10 bucks the other day, brand new silver shiny rim and a good tire (mine has 2500 miles on it and it's rusty/greasy :( ).

Question is, what is the maximum difference in spare height to tire height that the transfer case can handle? It's a T155/90-D16 (stock is T145/80 D16), about 2.25" taller than the stock tires. I'm going to be running 275/40 R17's. Just want to be safe... if I can't use it, I'll take the old one, powdercoat the rim and get a new tire :tup:
 
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bizkit

bizkit

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Re: what spare tire size can we use?

I wouldn't use it if it's more than 1/2" taller or shorter than the tires currently on the truck.
 
jjorgensen52

jjorgensen52

NHSTE - I'm the only one!
Re: what spare tire size can we use?

New question... I thought I'd check the fitment on the wheel tonight ... problem is, the 16" spare rim won't fit over my brakes :( ... So, can I get a bigger spare rim? I don't want to do runflats as I'm trying to keep unsprung weight to an absolute minimum.
 
jjorgensen52

jjorgensen52

NHSTE - I'm the only one!
Re: what spare tire size can we use?

wannaSy said:
Hey Jorgensen, If you have the LS1's all around than the 16" should fit. Check this out: http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36243, i am selling a Camaro/Firebird LS1 spare that should be a good match with the LS1's.
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The stock 16" spare wheel steps in at about 14" diameter ... won't even fit over the rear calipers. ... that one looks like it is a true 16" diameter
 
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