RustyButTrusty Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm needing to replace my spare, it's the original and is showing it. My best friend's day runs a tire shop and was recommending getting a full-size spare (31in) instead of the original small one. So my question is will the stock tire carrier hold a 31in tire mounted on a lego rim without any problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Yes. Assuming you mean the TIRE CARRIER and not the TIRE BRACKET (inside the cargo area) It will not fit the cargo bracket if it has any tread, from what I've heard Edited January 24, 2011 by OldSlowReliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Yes outside and yes inside, I've had a 31 with tread on a Lego mounted inside along with a 32 fairly thin on tread inside on both a Lego and an aftermarket 15x8. As for the outside carrier, I have had a Lego back there with a 31 and currently have a Toyota painted steelie with a 31 on it mounted on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyButTrusty Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Okay so size-wize it'll hold it, but the added weight won't cause the body to crack because of stress? I know the tire carrier (outside) on mines seems to be real beefy, I guess I'm just paranoid from all the horror stories I heard about other Jeeps back when I had my Cj5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Okay so size-wize it'll hold it, but the added weight won't cause the body to crack because of stress? I know the tire carrier (outside) on mines seems to be real beefy, I guess I'm just paranoid from all the horror stories I heard about other Jeeps back when I had my Cj5. People put 33s, 35s, and larger on that carrier....nothing to worry about. My 33x1250 has posed no issues If I'm not mistaken, the cj5's and such had the tire bolted to the tailgate's sheetmetal, ours are on a tire carrier that is supported very well behind the sheetmetal, much less a strong section of steel on the rear pillar Edited January 24, 2011 by OldSlowReliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyButTrusty Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 That's what I needed to know! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 let me be one to verify the internal supports are fairly decent for the external mount spare rack... these babys aint just bolted to the body, I think a couple people have other stuff tied to their rack WITH fullsize spares on em (Hi-Lifts, cans, etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 The spare tire carrier is mounted extremely well. You can sit on it and swing it around and nothing moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves94XE Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 i've got my lego with a new 31x10.50r15, my hi lift and my shovel. think i'm gonna run outta room before i hit the weight limit lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) I concour times 10. The carrier can hold the weight....it can hold a lot of weight! Only thing you might come up against is if you have a spare tire cover, it will not fit, there were two different sizes used, for the 31s and the 215s Edited January 31, 2011 by Alkorahil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhayseed Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Throw a doughnut from a Sentra up there. Instant Truck of the Month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Throw a doughnut from a Sentra up there. Instant Truck of the Month. Agreed i might do that when i get my 100 posts i need to enter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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