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OEM Chrome wheel as a spare

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I've got 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Wheel 2680 Rim 20" x 9" Chrome Clad 5YD56TRMAA wheels. I's like to replace the steel spare with a chrome one just like the other 4. Is that possible? Is there a problem doing this with the spare hanger/mechanicals?
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It will fit, not sure if the hanger will damage the plastic clad though.
 

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My steel rim spare is rusting at about 15 months from making contact with the hanger. I'm not sure what would survive unscathed mounted as per OEM.
 

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It will fit, not sure if the hanger will damage the plastic clad though.
Thanks! I'm not too worried about the damage as I'll put a spacer in between. I just want to make sure that everything will slide through the center hole.
 

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I think I can solve that problem with a spacer of some sort. Just want to make sure the center hole is large enough for the hanger slides through.
 

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I have a stock chrome 20x9 hanging with a new Cooper AT3 XLT 275/65-20 (33”).
Everything fit. I did put a piece of rubber sheet between the hanger and the chrome as I may rotate the spare with the others. I would think any durable material would protect the chrome.
I would have liked more sidewall, but a taller tire would not fit in the sparewell, and a smaller rim may not fit around the front brake. I may go with a taller tire/rim and external rack in the future.


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Thanks for the insights on spare fitment. As i finish my lift/tire swap, I was curious about this. So you're saying anything larger than 33'' diameter will not fit? I was looking at 285/55/R22 for my 2020 Limited, which Discount Tire lists as a 34.37" diameter tire, but I would like to avoid the need for alternative spare locations or racks.
 

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Watching this one as well. I just put 35s on mine and figured there's no way that would fit, but I would like to have a larger spare and wondering if anyone knows the largest size tire you can fit on the spare hanger.
 

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My original spare was 32”.
The 33” fit but was tight.
I doubt a 34” would fit.


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I have a stock chrome 20x9 hanging with a new Cooper AT3 XLT 275/65-20 (33”).
My original spare was 32”.
The 33” fit but was tight.
I doubt a 34” would fit.

275/65/20 is a 34 inch tire… Is that what you have or did you perhaps go with 275/60/20? The 275/60 is a true 33.

I have heard about the largest that will fit is a 34.3 (295/70/18) but I can not confirm that. When my truck was on the lift having its oil change done I grabbed a 295/60/20 which is also a 34 inch and it looked like it might fit, but it would be awfully close. It’s my understanding it’s best to use a 34 or smaller. I have seen pictures on this forum of a 275/60/20 in the spare tire carrier with the metal shielding around it from the duel exhaust. Any tire larger needs the shielding removed.
 

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275/65/20 is a 34 inch tire… Is that what you have or did you perhaps go with 275/60/20? The 275/60 is a true 33.

I have heard about the largest that will fit is a 34.3 (295/70/18) but I can not confirm that. When my truck was on the lift having its oil change done I grabbed a 295/60/20 which is also a 34 inch and it looked like it might fit, but it would be awfully close. It’s my understanding it’s best to use a 34 or smaller. I have seen pictures on this forum of a 275/60/20 in the spare tire carrier with the metal shielding around it from the duel exhaust. Any tire larger needs the shielding removed.

Oops. Yes my tires are 275/60-20 (33”). Spare fits snug in the hole. It’s the clearance fore and aft that is tightest. I doubt a 34” would fit.


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The 34 does fit. I found a guy talking about it on here and he posted pictures.
 

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