Those that have upgraded tire size and do serious off roading….How has the spare location held up?

[GDobbins]

I have a trailhunter and upgraded to 285/75 tires. It seems to hang low in the spare spot. What all have you done? Has it held up with no problems?

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[MT-Taco]

It’s definitely low hanging fruit! If I know it’s going to get serious I take it down and throw it in the bed.

 

[CarpeDiem303]

Ive heard people running 255/75 or 255/80 because they are pizza cutters and dont hang lower but still has the same diameter. I have not upgraded tires yet put I am considering this as an option.

 

[SnowmanJPS]

Ive heard people running 255/75 or 255/80 because they are pizza cutters and dont hang lower but still has the same diameter. I have not upgraded tires yet put I am considering this as an option.

This is what I want, but KO3's aren't coming in sizes for my truck thining 255/70 or 80 and r18

 

[OldOre]

When I've done backcountry roads in Big Bend, I throw my full-size in the bed and mount the original under for a second spare.

I've been looking for a bed mount that would work with rail system in the bed, but haven't really found much other than this, which is bit more than I'm willing to spend-

https://rebeloffroad.com/wilco-offr...-carrier-tacoma-tundra-14-fits-up-to-37-tire/

 

[Pappy]

I had my 285/70-17 on a stock TRD-OR rim underneath for a short time. I hated it. It was too low, and a royal pain to drop down and pull out. That was in the driveway. I could not imagine having to drop the wheel in the weeds.

My spare now lives on a rear swing out (Victory 4x4). It's a heavy MOFO getting it up there. But, I would rather have it on the bumper than on the ground.

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