Anyone has been running a bfg km2 285 70 17 (60 pounds) on the stock tire carrier ?

some say they are with no problems some say after 2 years it dents the tailgate...

I don't know what to do...

 

I have heard it will cause problems on the tailgate rivets popping due to too much weight, depending how and where you drive. Your best bet would be to get a rear tire carrier. The price ranges vary from$350-800+

 

I've got a 35 on the stock carrier. I'm starting a custom rear soon but haven't had any issue yet. Just don't like it swing open freely when loading the rear.

 

Where can you buy one for $350. I can't seem to find anything at that price.

 

Heres the Rancho tire carrier
ht tp://www.amazon.com/Rancho-RS6221B-Rear-Bumper-Carrier/dp/B001OZS7G4/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2R1D2Y6ANCGTC&colid =3NFB5MA1KGU2M
Prices on amazon have varied between $350-400


Heres the Or-fab, which you can probally find cheaper
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12045_513X_PG.htm

 

Thanks, how much is a new tail gate if I go with this tire on the stock carrier and it breaks it ?

 

Something tells me that way more than getting a tire carrier

 

I bent the hell out of my back gate with a 35 BFG it was on the stock tire carrier for just about three weeks when I noticed the kinks in the gate, everyone told me it would be fine and I had also seen a couple of jeeps with them no problems. Go figure mine would be the one to bend up right at the hinges.
So I went out and bought a tire carrier.

 

I went with the OR-Fab and so far I like it. My 34" spare was ~96lbs. I didn't have any gate problems yet but I also didn't want any, and deal on the carrier was too good to pass up.

 

I had a 33 on my tailgate and it was causing damage, mind you I spend alot of time offroad in my jeep, for a mostly street driver it may be good for awhile..