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Old 03-19-2011, 07:12 AM
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Will I need a new tire carrier or can I put a 33-12.5-17 tire on a 17-9 rim on the stock carrier. Thanks
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Will I need a new tire carrier or can I put a 33-12.5-17 tire on a 17-9 rim on the stock carrier. Thanks
You can put a 33" on it. You may need a spacer of some sort if the tire is too wide.

Mine is a 35x11.50 with no problems
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Will I need a new tire carrier or can I put a 33-12.5-17 tire on a 17-9 rim on the stock carrier. Thanks
It can be done, but not recommended. too much weight on the tailgate
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