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285/75/17 spare

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For those of you running a 285/75/17 (or larger) tire, what do you do for a spare? Im about to pull the trigger on a set but I need to be able to carry a spare. There is only a hair over 33' between the frame rails, not quite enough. I'm thinking I may scab in a few pieces of angle iron the same depth of the frame rail so that the spare rests flat against the frame and the angle, but that also means it will now be hanging down 3 to 4" lower. Just curious if you guys have come up with any other solutions.JR

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Mine held a 295/70/17 perfectly until I added 5" exhaust. I just put some 285/75/17 nitto terra grapplers on my dually and don't think you will be disappointed.

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A 285/75 is about 1/2" taller, it's just not going to fit between the frame rails. I'm on the fence about doing what I had mentioned in my 1st post or just finding a used 285/70/17 for a spare. They are much more common but if I ever got a flat on the rear I would have to swap a good one to the rear then put the spare on the front. I would much rather have a matching spare if at all possible.JR

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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.