stevensLS1

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So guys i was just curious as to what ya'll guys are doing about spare tires? Esp the guys running larger than stock tires that wont fit under the bed anymore.

thunder550

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How big are you talking about? I fit a 285/75-16 under there with no problem.

stevensLS1

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like a 35'' tire. i was thinking of doing a bed mount but i want to make sure i can remove it whenever i need the bed.

venomhp

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I just have mine in the bed of the truck, Ive got a tonno cover so its alright, I didnt have one for about 2 years though

viciousknid

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My stock spare is in the bed of the truck. I secured it with a Bike lock using one of the loops in the corner of the bed.

InchUp

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I do this as well. A 35" doesn't fit in the stock spare location in my Sonoma. So instead I built an aluminum gas tank in the spare location instead.

I have successfully put a 295/70R17 in the full size spare tire location. A customer bought 4 Nitto's for his Avalanche 1500, and another for the spare to have all sizes matching. So I know at least a 33.5" diameter will fit, not sure about a 35 but I doubt it.

stevensLS1

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ive also thought about doing this but im just afraid someone will steal it then ill be out a rim and tire.

viciousknid

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99% of the population doesn't carry around a tool that can cut through a cable. If they want your tire bad enough to scope you out for several days and bring bolt cutters, then why wouldn't they reach under your truck and do the same?

2001si3rr@

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Check this out:

http://www.tiregate.com/prerunner.shtml

Pretty cool setup.....

Squirrelmaster

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I had a 35" Dunlop Mud Rover in the stock location on my '01 2500HD. However, I also had my exhaust dumped before the axle, so that was one thing I didn't have to worry about getting in the way.

Tom