Just wondering what anyone has done with trying to run a spare that will work if a 35" tire goes down. Is there a tire thats the same height but not as wide as a 12.5" tire that would fit where the stock spare fits? I The reason I ask is Im about to insall my lift with the 35x12.5x20's and dont want to b screwed if I ever get a flat. I also dont want to kill my bed by putting a spare in there. If anyone has any ideas it would be appreciated.

 

I took my spare out when I got the truck lifted, it looked terrible caked in mud under there. So far (knock on wood) I've been ok.

 

Do you have the limited slip rear end?
If so then you can do a couple of things: If the flat is on the rear, you need to swap a front to the rear so they're the same height and and spare goes on the front.
OR,
Get a full sized spare. I went to a 4Wheel Parts nearby and they let me pull a 35" Toyo out of their dumpster for free. I took the tire with the most tread then brought it to my local tire guy who swapped it onto my OEM spare rim. That thing fits in the spare spot and just by a hair! But it fits. I was concerned with the weight of that beast being held by the cable hanger so I took some spare tow chain that I had and wrapped it up over the frame and through the rim to hold it using a d-ring. I then released some tension on that cable. That's it and as an added bonus, the tire was free!
Good luck with things!

 

Stovetop how far down does that tire sit under there does it look funny. I thought if i got a tire the same height as a 35 but not as wide as a 12.5 so it won't stick down and also be lighter.

 

You can certainly see it and I thought it would look ugly, but to be honest, it just looks like a spare tire. It's no big deal but I think a full size spare is worth it. Just my opinion...

 

What about a jack big enough to get the tire off

 

This is good to know. I thought with my tow package a full size spare wouldn't fit, but have just been proved wrong. Back to craigslist to find a cheap 315/70/17. Had one lined up for 15 bucks, but looked under there and thought there was no way it would fit.

 

Since you have a custom exhaust, it may not fit. It's worth a shot though...

 

I was most concerned about the receiver hitch as that looked like the biggest clearance issue. If it is just the exhaust holding it up, it can be rerouted. I will take a closer look and see what it will take.

 

I know that you do not want to take up space in the bed. I didn't either but I wanted a full size spare and I did not want to hang it beneath my truck. Take a look at the products sold by Tiregate. I bought the bed mount kit from 4Wheelparts and love it. The spare is secured in my bed most of the time. If I need to use the bed I can remove the spare, its mount, and cross my fingers. I still have plenty of room in the bed since I mounted the spare as far forward as possible. I have a fiberglass tonneau cover so the spare is hidden from view, locked in place and locked under the cover. I should add that my truck is not my daily driver and I do not use it for work. You will need a high lift jack to change tires after lifting the truck.

 

I dont want to be drilling any holes thru my bed though. Mine isnt my daily driver either and I have a van for work, so I may just take my chances. I have AAA through my wife so if worst comes to worst Ill call them for a tow.

 

I dont go mudding either.