35" km2s
JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
how about the one that got ripped off climbing that steep ledge in moab - that was kinda funny 
But even here on some of the trails drop off's, although not rock, came scary close to catching mine. Even if it doesn't rip it off, it's gonna cause damage if it hangs on something. I think this may be something people don't think about when running it that way. Hell, I never thought I'd back into my oak tree coming outta my driveway, but I did. If I'd had a carrier on at the time, I'd had no damage, but the stock tailgate doesn't take much to waffle with a big ass spare.
JK Newbie
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From: Columbus, Ohio
To give you an idea on the weights with the BFG KM's, a factory Rubicon wheel with the 255 tire weighs 75lbs. When I installed my AEV Pintlers w/35in. KM2 MT's the weight increased to 95lbs. 20lbs might not seem like a lot of extra weight, but if it's not secured right over time your tailgate is most likely going to get damaged.
JK Super Freak
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From: El Mirage, AZ
I would hope ARB test that as a single unit carrier/tailgate. Wouldn't make much sense to say the tire carrier will work for a 35's, but they tailgate hinges will fail. But if it was me & already had 35's, I'd feel confident that it will work on the factory setup until I can splurge on a $1700 bumper & tire carrier system.
JK Super Freak
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From: East Bridgewater, MA
To give you an idea on the weights with the BFG KM's, a factory Rubicon wheel with the 255 tire weighs 75lbs. When I installed my AEV Pintlers w/35in. KM2 MT's the weight increased to 95lbs. 20lbs might not seem like a lot of extra weight, but if it's not secured right over time your tailgate is most likely going to get damaged.
However, 16" wheels and now the difference is about 20 pounds with a steel wheel. A bit less with an aluminum but still at a weight that will eventually wear your stock tailgate down.
JK Freak
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From: Franklinton, Louisiana
Working is relevant, it may "work" But I've personally seen a 35 get ripped off a tailgate from dropping off a ledge, and myself backed into a tree( in my yard) causing tailgate damage. IMO if you gotta 35in spare and no carrier, throw it in the back, it'll save you a tailgate.
So to answer the guys question...Yes you can run a 35, but expect problems in the long run or if you drop off a ledge & no I don't know the weight of the tire and the acceptable tailgate weight.
JK Super Freak
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From: Palmdale,Ca
well, i really hate to contradict ARB but, while the "tire carrier" might hold up to the elements of a 35 much better than would have a TJ tire carrier, the tailgate and it's hinges will not. if you make sure that the sidewalls on your spare tire is pressing firmly up against the rubber isolators, you can make it last a lot longer as that will prevent the jiggling that ultimate fatigues the metal. however, over time, the weight and wheeling will eventually start to break things.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Montrose, CO
