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If you've ever wondered what the largest spare tire is that will fit in the underbody spare tire carrier, I just found out. 

 

I run 265/70 R16 and it barely fit. I had to jam the rear of it up against the back of the factory trailer hitch mount ( getting the wire loom that runs across the mount out of the way) and the tire is within 1/2 inch of the panhard rod on the front side.

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On 2/1/2019 at 8:48 AM, R50JR said:

A true 31"will not fit, the panhard rod will rub during normal driving so 30.5" is max.

Reviving a dead thread here, I thought 31" tires was stock on some early gen R50? I also thought I've heard of people shoving a 235/85/16 in there with a bit of trimming of their hitch bar. Anyone else have any experience fitting plus size tires in there?

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I tried to fit my 235/85/16 and there isn’t nearly enough clearance. My hitch has been replaced with a smittybilt Jeep bumper though so I can’t really say whether it may have worked originally

 

I was bummed because it would have been nice to always have two full size

spares. Planning to use that space for a reserve tank in the future though because it’s just too good to waste. Almost found a way to fit traction boards under there but it’s a little too tight 

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I couldn't fit my 265/70 R16 (BFG K02). Maybe I wasn't trying hard enough, pretty sure it was up against the pan hard rod

That size should fit with OEM hitch. It’s below 31”.

 

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On 12/6/2020 at 2:23 AM, R50JR said:

That size should fit with OEM hitch. It’s below 31”.

 

Nah after reading this I tried again. It fouls the Pan hard rod and doesn't even squeeze in. I could only get it up with that bracket removed and it deflated to 10psi, I also crushed it with a ratchet strap but still too close to the PHR for comfort. Shame I'd really like to keep it there! I think if it was a heavily worn tyre i'd probably be good!  

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maybe I'm not running the OEM hitch?   -  Checked, it's OEM 

The tire will should be within 1/2” of phb. If you let out some air that’s perfect. I think mine is at 15psi. When lifting, you have to guide the side closer to the hitch up first then continue lifting.


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Is this an Australian R50? If so, I would not be surprised at all if it’s hitch is different. It seems like every time I peruse R50s at the JY, I find new variants, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if a whole different market had some differences we didn’t expect. Not even 2 U.S. 2002s are exactly the same[mention=40509]Pathy_02[/mention] & my truck are manufactured only months apart & a dash switch (power seat defeat) is on the opposite side of the steering wheel.

 

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Sorry haven't taken a picture yet. But just an update, I switched out one of the old tyres and it fits with clearance!

 

So -

 

100% new 265/70/16 BFG K02, doesn't fit.

Old 50% life 265/70/16 BFG K0, does fit. 

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Sorry haven't taken a picture yet. But just an update, I switched out one of the old tyres and it fits with clearance!
 
So -
 
100% new 265/70/16 BFG K02, doesn't fit.
Old 50% life 265/70/16 BFG K0, does fit. 

Interesting...I just noticed you mentioned you removed a bracket. Are you referring to the bracket that limits tire from going forward towards phb?


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Sorry haven't taken a picture yet. But just an update, I switched out one of the old tyres and it fits with clearance!
 
So -
 
100% new 265/70/16 BFG K02, doesn't fit.
Old 50% life 265/70/16 BFG K0, does fit. 

Interesting...I just noticed you mentioned you removed a bracket. Are you referring to the bracket that limits tire from going forward towards phb?


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44 minutes ago, R50JR said:

Are you referring to the bracket that limits tire from going forward towards phb?

 

Yeah that's right, I haven't re-installed it yet but I think I will try get it back on with this smaller K0 tyre.

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Yeah that's right, I haven't re-installed it yet but I think I will try get it back on with this smaller K0 tyre.

That might be your problem. Without it the tire will definitely hit the phb. I’ll try to get a pic if mine later today. You should post a pic of yours.


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The problem has been solved! 

 

The K02 tyre is visibly larger, a rough measurement across the diameter easily shows it coming up as 31", while the K0 TYRE is just over 30". 

 

I tried everything, I didn't just remove the bracket on a whim! 

My first attempt was cranking the tyre up without any changes to the car or the tyre. 

 

Second I tried letting the air out.

 

Third I crushed the tyre with a ratchet straps AND removed the bracket.

 

All I can say is, it is impossible (on my car) to fit a 265/70/16 K02 TYRE In the stock location.

 

Also everything back there on my car is OEM!

 

Thanks for the topic, it pushed me to try. I can now run a spare off the roof, albeit a older version of what I'm running. 

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The problem has been solved! 
 
The K02 tyre is visibly larger, a rough measurement across the diameter easily shows it coming up as 31", while the K0 TYRE is just over 30". 
 
I tried everything, I didn't just remove the bracket on a whim! 
My first attempt was cranking the tyre up without any changes to the car or the tyre. 
 
Second I tried letting the air out.
 
Third I crushed the tyre with a ratchet straps AND removed the bracket.
 
All I can say is, it is impossible (on my car) to fit a 265/70/16 K02 TYRE In the stock location.
 
Also everything back there on my car is OEM!
 
Thanks for the topic, it pushed me to try. I can now run a spare off the roof, albeit a older version of what I'm running. 

Cool. Glad it worked out


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Here we go again….

I’m looking to find the largest 17” rim tire that will fit in the stock location underneath, with an OEM hitch. Reportedly the limit is 31”.  I know a 265/70R17 (stock 5th Gen T4R tire) most definitely will not fit.

 

I’m getting Toyo AT3s for my Q & these are my options:

 

Wt Tread  Dia  Width  Tire Size    Speed/Load

35 13.0   30.9    9.3 P235/75R17  108S/SL       

35 13.1    30.6   9.8 245/70R17 110T/SL      

42 16.1    30.6   9.8 LT245/70R17 119/116/RE

37 13.2     31.1   10.2 255/70R17   112T/SL       

38 13.3   30.6  10.7   265/65R17   116T/XL      

https://www.toyotires.com/product/open-country-at3/

 

1st Choice: P235/75R17 closest to 31”- ?fit?

 

2nd Choice: 245/70R17

 

265/65R17 should fit but I’m not sure that the XL load rating won’t mean it’s too stiff. SL & XL are both 4 ply but the XL requires more pressure at Max Load - which, honestly, is counterintuitive to me.

 

I think the 255/70R17 will be too big 

 

I think the LT245/70R17 will be too stiff as this truck is usually unloaded 

 

Has ANYONE out there tried a P235/75R17?

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