smaller spare?
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smaller spare?
I have a 2006 screw 4x4 with 295/70/17 Nitto Trail Grapplers on it. Can I run an all terain spare that is 285/70/17. I know its smaller but will it do any damage to run it for a bit? If so how long can I run it?
Last edited by jmos26; Mar 13, 2010 at 08:50 PM.
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No damage. That's not small enough to make any difference. If you want to feel better about it though, put the spare on the front. Then you have nothing at all to worry about and can run it indefinitely...that's what I'd do.
If you need to ask, you don't run different diameter tires on the rear axle due to the LS. You don't want the two wheels trying to turn at different speeds...which is what will happen with two different diameter tires on the same axle. Front doesn't matter at all as long as 4WD is not engaged since each side is freewheeling.
If you need to ask, you don't run different diameter tires on the rear axle due to the LS. You don't want the two wheels trying to turn at different speeds...which is what will happen with two different diameter tires on the same axle. Front doesn't matter at all as long as 4WD is not engaged since each side is freewheeling.
