I thought it was so that if the hanger scratched anything, it would be the back side that nobody sees.Probably to keep the valve stem out of harms way
I thought it was so that if the hanger scratched anything, it would be the back side that nobody
This is promising. I am looking at that exact tire size. Where did you get your 5th rim? Trying to not break the bank getting a 20" rim. Not finding any generic steel in the correct size. Did you re-program your speedo also?Matching 275/65R20 wheel/tire fits without any modification.
You could use your existing spare tire rim and just change the tire to match your new size.This is promising. I am looking at that exact tire size. Where did you get your 5th rim? Trying to not break the bank getting a 20" rim. Not finding any generic steel in the correct size. Did you re-program your speedo also?
I am anal like this as well and always carried a spare that was the same size as what was on the ground.@Doc33 That is the underlying problem. The spare is 275-65R18. Which is not the exact diameter as the running 4. Given the factory locker as one of several reasons. I would rather have an exact match tire for the spare. I am glad to see @DrBob18 images of a 275/65/20 fitting in the spare location. Craigslist is a dumpster fire. I did see some single 20x9 rims from a RAM 1500 on ebay for not to much.
So the stock tire and the spare tire have a circum. of 100.2" and 100.7" respectively. So technically the spare is .6% larger then stock. I am not seeing a tire (for the spare) that gets this close with out being the correct size for a 275/65/20. The closest I can find so far is a 275/70/18 which puts the spare at 105.8" (-1.2%) smaller then a 275/65/20.I am anal like this as well and always carried a spare that was the same size as what was on the ground.
If a new spare is not in the budget I would make sure the spare goes on a front wheel so not to damage any components.
Rear flat tire - put spare on the front, take that good tire, and put it on the rear. When my tires were worn (and I had full tread on the spare) I would do this as well since it was almost 1/2" off in diameter (my last truck had a limited slip differential (LSD).
I never used the spare for anything other than a spare (I don't rotate it with the rest of the tires).
That being said it won't be much of a big deal with an open diff (that includes the e-locker which is open unless you lock it). The only time this is a concern (especially for short distances) is with the anti-spin (LSD).
I also find it really inconvenient that we have to lower the spare just to check the inflation.
No LSD with the e-locker. It’s an open diff when the e-locker is disengaged.If the truck was a 2wd, putting the spare on the front would be the way to go. The 4wd system is controlled with a clutch pack transfer case. Maybe the AWD function would sort things out? I also don't recall if the e-locker is LSD when unlocked or open. I lean towards it is LSD in a ORG Truck.
One of the things I liked about the ORG is it comes with a full-size (and “real”) tire.Flip it over.
***I am also annoyed by having a fricken donut as a spare. I would even more annoyed if I was stranded on the side of the road while towing and all I had was some half *** donut meant for a Prius.
I just had a massive hole in my tire morning at 3am. I'm on 35x13x22 so not only did the tires tool not work the donut made the truck lean while adding poor handling. Im adding a factory 22 with a brand new 33. its not exact but it'll get me closer than a donutFlip it over.
***I am also annoyed by having a fricken donut as a spare. I would even more annoyed if I was stranded on the side of the road while towing and all I had was some half *** donut meant for a Prius.
I found an OEM 20" rim on ebay and am having an inexpensive E rated 275/60/20 put on it next week. I don't prescribe to the 5 tire rotation methods or require that my spare be an exact copy of my regular tires. All I need is something similar in size/capability.
I got it off ebay.... most craigslist or others were only in sets of 4. I reprogrammed the speedo with the rough country programmer, which was pretty easy to use. I also had Costco put another tire pressure sensor in the spare in the event I want to use it in the rotation.This is promising. I am looking at that exact tire size. Where did you get your 5th rim? Trying to not break the bank getting a 20" rim. Not finding any generic steel in the correct size. Did you re-program your speedo also?
Do you think a 34.69 tire would fit? Thinking of adding a full size myself.I’ll be more specific and that, perhaps, will be more helpful. The spare tire I mounted in the spare location is a 35x12.50r18 BF Goodrich KO2 All Terrain Tire inflated to 45 psi. The actual diameter of this tire is listed to be 34.5 inches. This tire fits tightly, but completely, with no modification.
Welcome Nehal. Let us know it this works. I may get an OEM rim and keep it in the bed. I have a truck cap so there is room.just thought id add another bit of info...
I have 285/65/20 Nitto Reccon Graplers, Tire shop tried to mount that in the spare while location, and it did not fit got super tight with about 2 inches left to go. I ordered another 20" oem rim off ebay (~$180) gonna have a 275/65/20 installed from the info I read earlier in this thread.
If i would have known sooner would have just gone 276/65/20 all around.
Will fit with no issues. I have a 275/65/20 under mine with room to spare.So I guess a 275/60-20 should fit, thank you.