BIG spare tires???
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BIG spare tires???
What do you guys with the Big lifts (8 inches, or more)
Do for a spare tire???
I drive a F250 S/D C/C with an 8 inch lift, and 38 inch tires.
and no spare
I don't want to up up the bed though. I some times put a lot of crap in it
Do for a spare tire???
I drive a F250 S/D C/C with an 8 inch lift, and 38 inch tires.
and no spare
I don't want to up up the bed though. I some times put a lot of crap in it
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BIG spare tires???
You don't have many options if you don't want it in the bed. I seriously doubt there is any room underneth. You could fab a way to mount it on the roof.. but then you have a lot of clearance issues. What about standing it up in the bed? Up against your toolbox or cab? That would still leave a lot of room.
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BIG spare tires???
Spare, what spare. That's what cell phones are for
Been driving one of my bronco's for 20+ years and have had only 2 flats................knocking on my wooden head.
If i had a pick-up, i would consider a tilt baja set-up - just 'cause it looks cool
Know i was of no help so,
Good luck
Been driving one of my bronco's for 20+ years and have had only 2 flats................knocking on my wooden head.
If i had a pick-up, i would consider a tilt baja set-up - just 'cause it looks cool
Know i was of no help so,
Good luck
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BIG spare tires???
I don't even ahve a spare, but I'm getting one (35" tires). I'll just put it in the bed when I go on long trips. Most of the time I'm just going to work or school which is no more than 25 minutes away.
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BIG spare tires???
same as i do....when i'm around home i leave it in the garage.....but if i'm going more than an hour or so i'll toss it in the bed.
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BIG spare tires???
Thanks for the info guys.
I don't know if I put the tire in the bed, that I could fit my quad in it???
I was thinking of putting a 36-37 (trying to) under there.
Un-inflated. Then I'd bring a pump.
If not, I'll just do like some of you guys said. Bring it on the long trips....
Thanks again!!!
I don't know if I put the tire in the bed, that I could fit my quad in it???
I was thinking of putting a 36-37 (trying to) under there.
Un-inflated. Then I'd bring a pump.
If not, I'll just do like some of you guys said. Bring it on the long trips....
Thanks again!!!
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BIG spare tires???
The roof rack is still the best place if you don't have clearence issues (garages, drive-thrus) but it is a bear to get that heavy piece of rubber down on a rainy day.
Makes waxing the roof a bit challenging too.
Makes waxing the roof a bit challenging too.
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BIG spare tires???
Get one of the spare tire carriers off a bronco. I was checking one out the other day and it looked like it would work no problem. As for me i have 36s with a 31 inch spare in the bed in case of a huge emergency.
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BIG spare tires???
I have 38/15.5/16.5 Super Swampers TSL radials on my truck. I have a 38/12.5/16.5 Super Swamper TSL as a spare that I tie with a chain to the factory hoops on the bed. I have a fiber glass cover that I lock, since I dont carry nothing big.
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BIG spare tires???
Another option you have, might be more costly, is to buy a spare tire rack for the bed.. i saw a link oin here, that sets it up at the angle, but can be removed for those times you haul loads. Pretty nice setup. You can also put a 35" spare underneath, then if you have a flat in the back put the 35 in the front, and move the front tire to the back. But that process is only nessecary if you have LS. RIght?
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I run a 10.25 in the back of the Bronco so I have TWO fullsize spares in the back. It is a trade off; security of a full size spare or no spare and more cargo room. I like the spare. However, I am working on a bumper that will mount the spare outside and making the front 8 lug. One spare.