oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
12-29-2003, 09:10 PM
#31
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
My 31 x 10.5 x 15 BFG AT's fit fine on my stock '02 TJ spare tire carrier.
No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
>
> The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> stops are ground down.
> I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
>
> What's the easy fix?
No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
>
> The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> stops are ground down.
> I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
>
> What's the easy fix?
12-29-2003, 09:11 PM
#32
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
Oh, and I have the factory 15 x 8 wheels.
"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sOSdnf1AZvbgQ22i4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> My 31 x 10.5 x 15 BFG AT's fit fine on my stock '02 TJ spare tire carrier.
> No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
>
> Tom
>
> "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
> news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> > I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> > spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> > the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
> >
> > The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> > can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> > stops are ground down.
> > I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> > it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
> >
> > What's the easy fix?
>
>
"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sOSdnf1AZvbgQ22i4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> My 31 x 10.5 x 15 BFG AT's fit fine on my stock '02 TJ spare tire carrier.
> No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
>
> Tom
>
> "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
> news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> > I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> > spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> > the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
> >
> > The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> > can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> > stops are ground down.
> > I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> > it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
> >
> > What's the easy fix?
>
>
12-29-2003, 09:11 PM
#33
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
Oh, and I have the factory 15 x 8 wheels.
"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sOSdnf1AZvbgQ22i4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> My 31 x 10.5 x 15 BFG AT's fit fine on my stock '02 TJ spare tire carrier.
> No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
>
> Tom
>
> "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
> news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> > I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> > spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> > the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
> >
> > The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> > can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> > stops are ground down.
> > I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> > it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
> >
> > What's the easy fix?
>
>
"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sOSdnf1AZvbgQ22i4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> My 31 x 10.5 x 15 BFG AT's fit fine on my stock '02 TJ spare tire carrier.
> No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
>
> Tom
>
> "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
> news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> > I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> > spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> > the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
> >
> > The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> > can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> > stops are ground down.
> > I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> > it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
> >
> > What's the easy fix?
>
>
12-29-2003, 09:11 PM
#34
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
Oh, and I have the factory 15 x 8 wheels.
"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sOSdnf1AZvbgQ22i4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> My 31 x 10.5 x 15 BFG AT's fit fine on my stock '02 TJ spare tire carrier.
> No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
>
> Tom
>
> "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
> news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> > I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> > spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> > the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
> >
> > The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> > can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> > stops are ground down.
> > I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> > it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
> >
> > What's the easy fix?
>
>
"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sOSdnf1AZvbgQ22i4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> My 31 x 10.5 x 15 BFG AT's fit fine on my stock '02 TJ spare tire carrier.
> No modifications whatsoever. Wiper also does not hit the tire.
>
> Tom
>
> "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
> news:b15a3f2e.0312282314.1e7a1b40@posting.google.c om...
> > I just got 31x10.5" tires and I'm having trouble with mounting the
> > spare on my tj. I used the 15x8 wheels and I need to either remove
> > the rubber stops or grind them down so that I can bolt the wheel on.
> >
> > The second part of my problem is that I read that the hard top's wiper
> > can end up hitting the tire when you have a larger tire and the rubber
> > stops are ground down.
> > I currently don't have the hard top on, and wasn't really planning on
> > it, but I may need to check this out. Anyone have experience on this?
> >
> > What's the easy fix?
>
>
12-29-2003, 09:16 PM
#35
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
The Rubicon does not come with 10.5 tires. It comes with LT245/75R16 tires
which are about 9.7" wide.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312291112.77a8a290@posting.google.c om...
> Are those spare tire relocaters gonna screw up the tailgate? That
> would add more stress I would think. I'd worry about that.
>
> Another thing that would fix all my worries, would be to get longer
> mounting bolts. But they are welded on. What do you guys think.
>
> How does the Rubicon come with 10.5" wide tires. Is it a special
> carrier?
>
> thank you for the help!
>
> Jeff
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com (Snowboardripper) wrote in message
news:<72ce17be.0312290733.4e6e2414@posting.google. com>...
> > This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> > 31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> > stock mount.
> >
> > You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> > it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> > From Tomken Website:
> >
> > go to http://tomken.com
> > Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> > Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> > TMH-0102-ST
> >
> > Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> > Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> > with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
which are about 9.7" wide.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312291112.77a8a290@posting.google.c om...
> Are those spare tire relocaters gonna screw up the tailgate? That
> would add more stress I would think. I'd worry about that.
>
> Another thing that would fix all my worries, would be to get longer
> mounting bolts. But they are welded on. What do you guys think.
>
> How does the Rubicon come with 10.5" wide tires. Is it a special
> carrier?
>
> thank you for the help!
>
> Jeff
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com (Snowboardripper) wrote in message
news:<72ce17be.0312290733.4e6e2414@posting.google. com>...
> > This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> > 31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> > stock mount.
> >
> > You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> > it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> > From Tomken Website:
> >
> > go to http://tomken.com
> > Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> > Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> > TMH-0102-ST
> >
> > Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> > Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> > with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
12-29-2003, 09:16 PM
#36
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
The Rubicon does not come with 10.5 tires. It comes with LT245/75R16 tires
which are about 9.7" wide.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312291112.77a8a290@posting.google.c om...
> Are those spare tire relocaters gonna screw up the tailgate? That
> would add more stress I would think. I'd worry about that.
>
> Another thing that would fix all my worries, would be to get longer
> mounting bolts. But they are welded on. What do you guys think.
>
> How does the Rubicon come with 10.5" wide tires. Is it a special
> carrier?
>
> thank you for the help!
>
> Jeff
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com (Snowboardripper) wrote in message
news:<72ce17be.0312290733.4e6e2414@posting.google. com>...
> > This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> > 31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> > stock mount.
> >
> > You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> > it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> > From Tomken Website:
> >
> > go to http://tomken.com
> > Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> > Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> > TMH-0102-ST
> >
> > Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> > Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> > with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
which are about 9.7" wide.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312291112.77a8a290@posting.google.c om...
> Are those spare tire relocaters gonna screw up the tailgate? That
> would add more stress I would think. I'd worry about that.
>
> Another thing that would fix all my worries, would be to get longer
> mounting bolts. But they are welded on. What do you guys think.
>
> How does the Rubicon come with 10.5" wide tires. Is it a special
> carrier?
>
> thank you for the help!
>
> Jeff
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com (Snowboardripper) wrote in message
news:<72ce17be.0312290733.4e6e2414@posting.google. com>...
> > This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> > 31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> > stock mount.
> >
> > You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> > it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> > From Tomken Website:
> >
> > go to http://tomken.com
> > Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> > Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> > TMH-0102-ST
> >
> > Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> > Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> > with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
12-29-2003, 09:16 PM
#37
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
The Rubicon does not come with 10.5 tires. It comes with LT245/75R16 tires
which are about 9.7" wide.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312291112.77a8a290@posting.google.c om...
> Are those spare tire relocaters gonna screw up the tailgate? That
> would add more stress I would think. I'd worry about that.
>
> Another thing that would fix all my worries, would be to get longer
> mounting bolts. But they are welded on. What do you guys think.
>
> How does the Rubicon come with 10.5" wide tires. Is it a special
> carrier?
>
> thank you for the help!
>
> Jeff
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com (Snowboardripper) wrote in message
news:<72ce17be.0312290733.4e6e2414@posting.google. com>...
> > This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> > 31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> > stock mount.
> >
> > You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> > it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> > From Tomken Website:
> >
> > go to http://tomken.com
> > Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> > Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> > TMH-0102-ST
> >
> > Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> > Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> > with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
which are about 9.7" wide.
Tom
"stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:b15a3f2e.0312291112.77a8a290@posting.google.c om...
> Are those spare tire relocaters gonna screw up the tailgate? That
> would add more stress I would think. I'd worry about that.
>
> Another thing that would fix all my worries, would be to get longer
> mounting bolts. But they are welded on. What do you guys think.
>
> How does the Rubicon come with 10.5" wide tires. Is it a special
> carrier?
>
> thank you for the help!
>
> Jeff
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com (Snowboardripper) wrote in message
news:<72ce17be.0312290733.4e6e2414@posting.google. com>...
> > This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> > 31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> > stock mount.
> >
> > You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> > it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> > From Tomken Website:
> >
> > go to http://tomken.com
> > Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> > Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> > TMH-0102-ST
> >
> > Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> > Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> > with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
12-29-2003, 11:13 PM
#38
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
I think people have success mounting the spare 31" when they use the
15x7 jeep wheels. I have the 15x8 and it seems those people have the
trouble mounting the spare. I'm not sure though.
The parts dept. at a local dealer said that the Rubi has the same tire
carrier part # as the other Wranglers. So I guess it could be the
backspacing of the wheel.
Anybody try to have longer bolts welded on?
I need to hear from some hard top people!
thanks again
Jeff
David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<n981vv08nf1ahuavt7936a7bcugconqrk7@4ax.com>. ..
> Are you running with the stock wheels that come with the 30" tire and
> wheel package (or any other stock wheel for that matter)? I'm guessing
> not, which is why your 31x10.5 spare fits. Not sure about the Rubicon,
> but perhaps the wheels on the Rubicon have more backspacing, allowing
> the spare to fit better? Also, I think that the tires on the Rubicon
> are actually a P-size (metric) and might not be a true 10.5" wide
> (another guess).
>
> Dave
>
> On 29 Dec 2003 07:33:47 -0800, snowboardripper@hotmail.com
> (Snowboardripper) wrote:
>
> >This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> >31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> >stock mount.
> >
> >You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> >it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> >From Tomken Website:
> >
> >go to http://tomken.com
> >Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> >Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> >TMH-0102-ST
> >
> >Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> >Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> >with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
15x7 jeep wheels. I have the 15x8 and it seems those people have the
trouble mounting the spare. I'm not sure though.
The parts dept. at a local dealer said that the Rubi has the same tire
carrier part # as the other Wranglers. So I guess it could be the
backspacing of the wheel.
Anybody try to have longer bolts welded on?
I need to hear from some hard top people!
thanks again
Jeff
David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<n981vv08nf1ahuavt7936a7bcugconqrk7@4ax.com>. ..
> Are you running with the stock wheels that come with the 30" tire and
> wheel package (or any other stock wheel for that matter)? I'm guessing
> not, which is why your 31x10.5 spare fits. Not sure about the Rubicon,
> but perhaps the wheels on the Rubicon have more backspacing, allowing
> the spare to fit better? Also, I think that the tires on the Rubicon
> are actually a P-size (metric) and might not be a true 10.5" wide
> (another guess).
>
> Dave
>
> On 29 Dec 2003 07:33:47 -0800, snowboardripper@hotmail.com
> (Snowboardripper) wrote:
>
> >This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> >31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> >stock mount.
> >
> >You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> >it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> >From Tomken Website:
> >
> >go to http://tomken.com
> >Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> >Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> >TMH-0102-ST
> >
> >Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> >Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> >with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
12-29-2003, 11:13 PM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
I think people have success mounting the spare 31" when they use the
15x7 jeep wheels. I have the 15x8 and it seems those people have the
trouble mounting the spare. I'm not sure though.
The parts dept. at a local dealer said that the Rubi has the same tire
carrier part # as the other Wranglers. So I guess it could be the
backspacing of the wheel.
Anybody try to have longer bolts welded on?
I need to hear from some hard top people!
thanks again
Jeff
David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<n981vv08nf1ahuavt7936a7bcugconqrk7@4ax.com>. ..
> Are you running with the stock wheels that come with the 30" tire and
> wheel package (or any other stock wheel for that matter)? I'm guessing
> not, which is why your 31x10.5 spare fits. Not sure about the Rubicon,
> but perhaps the wheels on the Rubicon have more backspacing, allowing
> the spare to fit better? Also, I think that the tires on the Rubicon
> are actually a P-size (metric) and might not be a true 10.5" wide
> (another guess).
>
> Dave
>
> On 29 Dec 2003 07:33:47 -0800, snowboardripper@hotmail.com
> (Snowboardripper) wrote:
>
> >This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> >31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> >stock mount.
> >
> >You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> >it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> >From Tomken Website:
> >
> >go to http://tomken.com
> >Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> >Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> >TMH-0102-ST
> >
> >Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> >Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> >with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
15x7 jeep wheels. I have the 15x8 and it seems those people have the
trouble mounting the spare. I'm not sure though.
The parts dept. at a local dealer said that the Rubi has the same tire
carrier part # as the other Wranglers. So I guess it could be the
backspacing of the wheel.
Anybody try to have longer bolts welded on?
I need to hear from some hard top people!
thanks again
Jeff
David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<n981vv08nf1ahuavt7936a7bcugconqrk7@4ax.com>. ..
> Are you running with the stock wheels that come with the 30" tire and
> wheel package (or any other stock wheel for that matter)? I'm guessing
> not, which is why your 31x10.5 spare fits. Not sure about the Rubicon,
> but perhaps the wheels on the Rubicon have more backspacing, allowing
> the spare to fit better? Also, I think that the tires on the Rubicon
> are actually a P-size (metric) and might not be a true 10.5" wide
> (another guess).
>
> Dave
>
> On 29 Dec 2003 07:33:47 -0800, snowboardripper@hotmail.com
> (Snowboardripper) wrote:
>
> >This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> >31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> >stock mount.
> >
> >You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> >it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> >From Tomken Website:
> >
> >go to http://tomken.com
> >Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> >Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> >TMH-0102-ST
> >
> >Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> >Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> >with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
12-29-2003, 11:13 PM
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Re: oversized tires with spare tire rack and hard top?
I think people have success mounting the spare 31" when they use the
15x7 jeep wheels. I have the 15x8 and it seems those people have the
trouble mounting the spare. I'm not sure though.
The parts dept. at a local dealer said that the Rubi has the same tire
carrier part # as the other Wranglers. So I guess it could be the
backspacing of the wheel.
Anybody try to have longer bolts welded on?
I need to hear from some hard top people!
thanks again
Jeff
David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<n981vv08nf1ahuavt7936a7bcugconqrk7@4ax.com>. ..
> Are you running with the stock wheels that come with the 30" tire and
> wheel package (or any other stock wheel for that matter)? I'm guessing
> not, which is why your 31x10.5 spare fits. Not sure about the Rubicon,
> but perhaps the wheels on the Rubicon have more backspacing, allowing
> the spare to fit better? Also, I think that the tires on the Rubicon
> are actually a P-size (metric) and might not be a true 10.5" wide
> (another guess).
>
> Dave
>
> On 29 Dec 2003 07:33:47 -0800, snowboardripper@hotmail.com
> (Snowboardripper) wrote:
>
> >This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> >31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> >stock mount.
> >
> >You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> >it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> >From Tomken Website:
> >
> >go to http://tomken.com
> >Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> >Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> >TMH-0102-ST
> >
> >Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> >Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> >with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.
15x7 jeep wheels. I have the 15x8 and it seems those people have the
trouble mounting the spare. I'm not sure though.
The parts dept. at a local dealer said that the Rubi has the same tire
carrier part # as the other Wranglers. So I guess it could be the
backspacing of the wheel.
Anybody try to have longer bolts welded on?
I need to hear from some hard top people!
thanks again
Jeff
David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<n981vv08nf1ahuavt7936a7bcugconqrk7@4ax.com>. ..
> Are you running with the stock wheels that come with the 30" tire and
> wheel package (or any other stock wheel for that matter)? I'm guessing
> not, which is why your 31x10.5 spare fits. Not sure about the Rubicon,
> but perhaps the wheels on the Rubicon have more backspacing, allowing
> the spare to fit better? Also, I think that the tires on the Rubicon
> are actually a P-size (metric) and might not be a true 10.5" wide
> (another guess).
>
> Dave
>
> On 29 Dec 2003 07:33:47 -0800, snowboardripper@hotmail.com
> (Snowboardripper) wrote:
>
> >This is strange since I have a TJ and the stock tire carrier held my
> >31 inch spare. Also the rubicon has 31 inch tires and it uses the
> >stock mount.
> >
> >You can also use a spare tire relocator. Becareful since if you use
> >it to mount a 33" tire you will crack the mount.
> >
> >From Tomken Website:
> >
> >go to http://tomken.com
> >Go to TJ and accessories:
> >
> >Spare Tire Relocater (out 2.5", up 1.5") for YJ, TJ
> >
> >TMH-0102-ST
> >
> >Now that you have those big tires you're going to need a big spare.
> >Just one problem, it won't fit on your stock tire carrier. Now it will
> >with Tomken's Spare Tire Re-locator.