Spare tire question ???

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04/28/2007, 07:18 AM
psychos2

Spare tire question ???

Is the spare the same for 1999,2000,2001 ? thanks shawn
04/28/2007, 11:30 AM
Otto

Does anybody know if a bigger tire can go on the spare rim to match the size of original 18" rim tires so not to have the problem with the TOD when a flat occurs and you have to use the spare.
04/28/2007, 01:12 PM
rowhard

Otto, don't think it's a problem with fitting a different size tire on the rim, but fitting a different size tire in the rear door?
04/28/2007, 01:32 PM
etlsport

shawn, i dont know for sure, i have an 01 and my spare is a T165/90/D17 on a bright yellow 17x4 rim w/ 38mm offset.. i would guess the '00s are the same, anyone have a 99 they can read the info from?

hope that helps
04/28/2007, 01:53 PM
psychos2

Quote:

Originally Posted by etlsport

shawn, i dont know for sure, i have an 01 and my spare is a T165/90/D17 on a bright yellow 17x4 rim w/ 38mm offset.. i would guess the '00s are the same, anyone have a 99 they can read the info from?

hope that helps

Thanks I can check mine on sunday. shawn
04/28/2007, 01:59 PM
Tone

They are the same.
04/28/2007, 02:54 PM
psychos2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tone

They are the same.

thanks tone
04/28/2007, 07:25 PM
TheUltimateMan

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question...

So if I have a rear flat tire I should put the spare on the front, and one of the good front wheels on the back.

...right?
04/28/2007, 07:42 PM
WILLY

Spare should always go on the rear. :)
04/28/2007, 08:21 PM
etlsport

DO NOT put the spare tire on the rear of the VX.. thats an excellent way to screw up your TOD read the owners manual or the tire.. both clearly state it should be on the FRONT of the vehicle
04/28/2007, 08:37 PM
psychos2

Quote:

Originally Posted by WILLY

Spare should always go on the rear. :)

If you put it on the rear you will screw up the rear axle. The spare goes on the front only. shawn
04/29/2007, 06:04 AM
WILLY

O :eek: MY BAD :p
04/29/2007, 10:07 AM
rowhard

Now, this brings up yet another question. Okay, it's a given, the spare always go's on the front. But what about us that are not running the standard OEM tire as in 245/60/18 on the 00/01's.
05/01/2007, 06:36 PM
Ldub

You need a full size spare.
05/01/2007, 06:37 PM
etlsport

might as well take our your stock spare to save weight since its about useless w/ bigger tires
05/02/2007, 07:43 AM
VX4EJR

Quote:

Originally Posted by etlsport

might as well take our your stock spare to save weight since its about useless w/ bigger tires

and/or.....know somebody with a tow truck who will do you a favor.
05/02/2007, 07:59 AM
nfpgasmask

Yeah, I just bought a full sized spare. After looking and looking for a generic steel rim with the same specs as my Chambers, I just gave up and bought another teflon Chamber (ouch) and another BFG A/T in the same size (ouch, ouch). But, now I feel confident I can get myself off the trail with no problems if I get a flat. I will probably carry the spare in my Coleman basket up top for trips and for normal driving I will just keep it in the back. I don't think I will be able to fit in my garage with the spare up top all the time (dammit).

I have a sinister idea for my spare tire space in the tailgate.

:evil2: Bart