need to mount a big spare tire- any ideas?

[hadtomer]

hello guys.

the time has come for some 265/75s. i always change the spare as well- as i did today. i already converted my 2006 to a US spec spare tire carrier (euro version will only hold a factory size tire cause if the way it is built) - but the 265 rubs on the bumper (euro bumper- it is not exactly the same- no plate etc). rear window hits it when closing- etc.

It is not something i did not expect. big tire- small space. however- i already did everything one should do- i flipped the tire carrier (did not exactly make a huge difference). i already spaced the tire carrier from the door using some washers on the studs. still....cant close the door- not to mention the rear window. I carry my spare tire on a factory wheel that i got from a 2003 liberty at a breakers yard.

Yet- i see quite a few kj's rolling 32s on these pages - spare wheel and all.

any ideas? any specific products on ebay?

 

[Doing10to20]

I got 255/75/17s I flipped mine around,bolted the front of the wheel to the carrier ,that gave me a few inches, no window rubbing everything opens and closes fine

 

[hadtomer]

thnx- so you flipped the spare?

 

[Doing10to20]

thnx- so you flipped the spare?

Yeah, gave plenty of clearance, sticks out a little but doesnt rub on anything ,window can open and close no problem,tailgate closes no issues

 

[hadtomer]

cool- i did not think about such a simple solution. thank you

 

[tommudd]

Longer bolts to hold the carrier on and some small spacers to space it out some, 265-75-16s on Moabs worked well for me while waiting on RL rear bumper to arrive

 

[hadtomer]

hey tom- how have you been?

my english is not the best as far as tech stuff.....what do you mean longer bolts for the carrier? do you mean the studs that attach it to the door?

 

[tommudd]

hey tom- how have you been?

my english is not the best as far as tech stuff.....what do you mean longer bolts for the carrier? do you mean the studs that attach it to the door?

Yes longer studs and used a few washers and some one inch wide 1/4 inch plate I had laying around
Good to hear from ya, follow you some on Fakebook , LOL

 

[hadtomer]

thanx man- i am celebrating 2 years of facebook sobriety...lol. i left all the "where can i fit angry eyes to my jeep" groups and i just go into one or 2 overlanding groups.

I did not know you could replace the studs. never thought about it. how silly of me- its just four studs that i can get at the home depot. great idea. thanx

p"s- edit-

any thoughts about the added "length" of the wheel? (sorry...my english)- i mean the fact that the wheel will be hanging out 1-2 inches further than the factory intended. that might put further stress on the rear door, it's hinges etc.