Mounting 33 inch spare

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Nov 3, 2014 | 04:32 PM

htm7765

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Mounting 33 inch spare

Know I can just swap it out but before I waste a time doing that I figure someone has the answer to this simple question I upgraded my tires to 33x10.5 I want to put on the spare but I have read that nothing more than a 32 inch tire, so do I need a relocation bracket and will my tailgate handle the extra size tire ?????

Nov 3, 2014 | 04:35 PM

fultonromero12

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I've been running a 285/75/16 (33") on my stock carrier with no issue for 2 years. I wouldn't try anything bigger.

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Nov 3, 2014 | 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fultonromero12

I've been running a 285/75/16 (33") on my stock carrier with no issue for 2 years. I wouldn't try anything bigger. Sent from my iPad using JK-Forum

Did you use a relocation bracket ?

Nov 3, 2014 | 05:50 PM

fultonromero12

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No. Just removed stock tire and mounted new wheel.

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Nov 3, 2014 | 07:08 PM

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I have a 33x12.5x15 on my spare mount. Tire and alloy wheel combo is lighter than stock so I have been fine so far.

Nov 3, 2014 | 09:49 PM

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MBRP makes a good reinforcement bracket kit, it's worth getting just as a precaution. I have it and my spare is at 82 lbs on the stock carrier with no problems.