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Will 5 tires fit in the back?

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Old 04-19-2012, 12:20 PM
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Default Will 5 tires fit in the back?

First post so please bare with me. I have a 2010 Jk and after months or reading this site I still do not know were I should post this question. I just pulled the trigger on 5 295/70R 17 Nitto Trail Grapplers mounted on Level 8 Trackers from Discount Tire Direct (great group of people) but because of some contractual obligations with a distibutor in Canada they cannot ship to me. These will be shipped to a Discount Tire Store so I can pick them up. Still a great deal but will these fit in the back of my 4 door? It is very difficult to visulize 5 tires in the back. Anybody tried this?

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Jeff

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Yep, I've done it with 5 slightly larger 35x12.50R17's
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I put my 5 pull off rubicon tires and wheels in the back of my JKU, not sure on a JK
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Yep i did it in my 4dr just put the back seat down.
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You bet. I change my tires before my top every year. Swap winter tires to mud tires (all 5 fit in the back of my 4 door with the seats down) and then swap the hard top for the soft top. I do it in that order so the tires don't flop, roll, or press against the soft windows or fabric. Don't want to risk stretching or scratching.

Hopefully next week!
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Yes, but besides they will not hit against the back window. I had mine tied down with bungie cords and thought they were going to brake the back window when I made a turn. Had to pull into a Home Depot and rearrange them.
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I picked up 5 rubi wheels/tires in my JKU. I second the experience with most breaking my back window. Lay them down and you can stack four of them two high. Another suggestion: remove your spare before you go and put one of your new wheels on there.
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I have carried 4x40" MTR/K's once, and then 5x35" KM2's in the rear of my 4 door.
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should all fit in the back. another option is to mount one on the spare carrier.
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Thanks again, I will post some pics in a few weeks. Christmas in April


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