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Will Stock Tire Carrier hold 35's?

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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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Default Will Stock Tire Carrier hold 35's?

Will the stock tire carrier hold a 35" tire or will I have to replace it?


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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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It will hold the 35 spare and the bumper actually helps support the tire a little. I have had mine on there now for quite awhile and have hit some pretty severe bumps on some back roads. I do plan on getting a new rear bumper with tire carrier as soon as I have the money together. So far I can seen no signs of a problem but the 35 is a lot heaver than the original was,
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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Yes it will work but it will break eventually. Like said before 35's are a lot heavier and the original carrier will only last so long
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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there is a cheaper option then a new bumper as well its a spare tire bracket i MBRP makes it it gives a little extra support to the tire carrier...i have one i can sell ya if ya want it ha
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:30 AM
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I did not want a bumper mounted tire carrier so I bought the RC carrier. It replaces the stock mount on the tailgate, raised the tire a bit so that it does not rub the bumper, extends the height of the brake light and comes with an extension cable for the brake light.

I am pleased with it.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:43 AM
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I currently have a 33" Duratrac on it....and it's a 10ply tire...so pretty heavy already...i was worried about the increased size.


Sounds like it will work....good....i dont want to buy new tires and then have to buy a new bumper right away.....my pockets are empty as is!
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Matador
Sounds like it will work....good....i dont want to buy new tires and then have to buy a new bumper right away.....my pockets are empty as is!
I hear you on that brother! After I bought the lift and tires, I was not in the market for a new bumper. And now it's been going strong for about a year, no issues.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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35" MT MTZ on 17" with 4" BS did NOT fit on the rear carrier. I didn't bother to try buying a bracket to relocate, just ordered a PureJeep rear with tire carrier. Yeh, I was just looking for an excuse.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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I have a 35" Toyo MT with a Moto Metal rim that is mounted on my stock tail gate mounted tire carrier. I did purchase a 3rd brake light/tire spacer kit that also brings the tire out a little further from the bumper. It works just fine, but I do plan on getting the Rugged Ridge XHD with tire carrier next year sometime though. I consider using the stock carrier as a temporary fix to not having the money for a new bumper at the present time.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tangomike3
I did not want a bumper mounted tire carrier so I bought the RC carrier. It replaces the stock mount on the tailgate, raised the tire a bit so that it does not rub the bumper, extends the height of the brake light and comes with an extension cable for the brake light.

I am pleased with it.
What do you have or do you have a picture?
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