Whats the Max Tire size for a stock Spare tire rack on a TJ

FourWhlr

I tried one of my 33 12.50's and with out the 3rd break light it fits fine with the exception of the rubber stops needing to be extended.... But I am wondering if this is too much weight....Anyone know for sure?

Twiss

FourWhlr wrote:

I tried one of my 33 12.50's and with out the 3rd break light it fits fine with the exception of the rubber stops needing to be extended.... But I am wondering if this is too much weight....Anyone know for sure?

You can put a 33 on there and I know some that have 35s but you tail gate may start to bend..

Side note: Your hindges are rusty... I wouldn't do it for long.. Just through it in the back for now. (strap it down)

capndik

It's a gray area, really. Any large tire will put more strain on the hinges and latch. I think, though, that a 33 should be fine.

Mine has a 33x12.5 Baja Claw on it.

It seems to be fine, for the most part. The hinges are really stiff; even on a hill, the gate will stay wherever you put it. I had some jiggling when I hit bumps, but that was because the latch peg had come loose, and moved back some. All I did was tighten it back up, and all is well.

FourWhlr

Twiss wrote:

FourWhlr wrote:

I tried one of my 33 12.50's and with out the 3rd break light it fits fine with the exception of the rubber stops needing to be extended.... But I am wondering if this is too much weight....Anyone know for sure?

You can put a 33 on there and I know some that have 35s but you tail gate may start to bend..

Side note: Your hindges are rusty... I wouldn't do it for long.. Just through it in the back for now. (strap it down)

Thats what I figured thanks guys.

nerual13

see, it's a great excuse to upgrade to a nice swing out tire carrier, I REALLY like mine from Primal Customz, they can build anything you want....

capndik

nerual13 wrote:

see, it's a great excuse to upgrade to a nice swing out tire carrier, I REALLY like mine from Primal Customz, they can build anything you want....

She's right!
A swing-out is the way to go, for several reasons. Not only is it a good place to put your spare, but it's also a good spot for a high-lift, water/gas cans, etc.

I haven't had Primal do any work for me, YET, but I've heard nothing but good things!

But, if you don't have the budget (like me) the tailgate should be a-ok until you're ready to upgrade.

oh, and Lauren: "Damn the man, save the empire!"

Jeep Freak

FourWhlr wrote:

with out the 3rd break light it fits fine

you need to have your third brake light to pass inspection. if you are gonna keep the tire on there until you get a swing out, you'll need to get an extension kit so it will clear the tire.

FourWhlr · Last edited by FourWhlr on Mon May 28, 2007 7:48 pm; edited 1 time in total

nerual13 wrote:

see, it's a great excuse to upgrade to a nice swing out tire carrier, I REALLY like mine from Primal Customz, they can build anything you want....

Yea I met Twiss and Sean from Primal on Sunday and am waiting on a qoute from Twiss for some bumpers as we speak this is just temp for the NTJR I want to make sure I will be able to bring a spare and have room for my gear....

FourWhlr · Last edited by FourWhlr on Tue May 29, 2007 10:30 am; edited 1 time in total

Jeep Freak wrote:

FourWhlr wrote:

with out the 3rd break light it fits fine

you need to have your third brake light to pass inspection. if you are gonna keep the tire on there until you get a swing out, you'll need to get an extension kit so it will clear the tire.

Thanks JF Iknow....I'm doing some research and just need to fab something up..... and again only temporary.

rogueJP

you just need a brake light to pass inspection. We fabbed something up in like 10 minutes for my step sons rig, where we velcro a light there for the inspection then just take it off.

capndik

rogueJP wrote:

you just need a brake light to pass inspection...we velcro a light there for the inspection then just take it off.

That's genius! Very Happy

unscramble · TRC Joined: Jun 09, 2005 Posts: 10562 Location: Fro Ro

Jeep Freak wrote:

FourWhlr wrote:

with out the 3rd break light it fits fine

you need to have your third brake light to pass inspection. if you are gonna keep the tire on there until you get a swing out, you'll need to get an extension kit so it will clear the tire.

I still need to do this. I have seen many a jeep with just cut off pieces of PVC as spacers and it lifts the light to clear the tire.

BigWillys · Club Member 2010 Joined: Jun 25, 2004 Posts: 8884

I would say at whatever size you have to "rig it" to make it fit is when you should get a swing out tire carrier.