Spare Tire cable weight limit
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Spare Tire cable weight limit
I just confirmed that my 35" x 13.5" x 20" tire / wheel combo will fit snugly in the stock spare tire well with no modifications. 
It is more visible then the stock bicycle tires in place but I don't think there should be any off road clearance issues.
My concern is the limitations of the cable winch with a bigger wheel and tire that weighs in at 116#.
Does anyone know if that is putting too much stress on the winch components?
It is more visible then the stock bicycle tires in place but I don't think there should be any off road clearance issues.My concern is the limitations of the cable winch with a bigger wheel and tire that weighs in at 116#.
Does anyone know if that is putting too much stress on the winch components?
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It would be wise to have extra insurance with an additional lock and chain or a cable lock, etc because the factory cables corrode or rust and eventually separate by the bottom end. I once saw one fall from a truck doing 65 on the expressway and bounced about 20 feet in the air. Could be fatal if conditions were all in place.
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If the winch and cable are in good condition with no rusting or fraying it will hold the weight fine. See the following link for a post on a custom spare tire carrier.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...for-spare.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...for-spare.html
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