Hey guys I searched and couldnt find what I wanted so here it goes! My 5 305/70/17 and XD addicts will be in tomorrow. Im putting a 2.5 Budget Boost in and was wondering if that size tire will mount to the stock carrier? Being a 4.75'' backspacing. Will i need a spacer? I plan on putting an aftermarket bumper and carrier eventually but cant afford it at this time.. Thanks! oh its a '12 jku

 

Should be ok without a spacer, I ran the same size tire on a stock rim using a 1.5" wheel spacer ( this would equal about the same back spacing as your aftermarket rim) and it fit fine. I am now running a larger 35x12.5r17 on a dc rim on the stock carrier with a slight rub on the bumper no spacer used.

Steve

 

Thanks! thats Awesome!!!

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

What about the third break light did the tire size effect that? Did you have to disconnect it or get a extension or longer one what ever they call it?

 

I used a 1" wheel spacer. Got it about 1/4 inch off rear bumper and third brake light is fully visible. Add Daystar extended bumpstops, fits perfect.

 

been running my 34 mtr on the stock carrier for 4 years strong. no issues at all, and no sag in the tailgate either.

 

Careful, u might break your tailgate, took 6 weeks for 5 welds to break on my tailgate. Ordered a ace rear bumper with carrier and was told 6-8 weeks to make, so I put my 315 on and 6 weeks later started hearing rattling then saw the damage. Might not of happened if my bumper showed up on time instead of 4 months later.

 

^^^ P.S. - not running a spacer either. never have.

 

I've had my 35/12.50-17 MTR on the stock carrier no spacer just Daystar bump stops and have had no prob. Been there 1.5 years break light and tailgate ate fine.