Spare wheel carrier: Maximum spare wheel size?

[Beng]

My 225/65 R17 BFG K02 fits using factory holder, and the 225 is slightly larger

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Thanks all for the replies, very helpful. Looks like I should be ok, will report back when I get the tyres fitted

 

[Domus]

That will be really tight under there, if it will even fit . The width will squeeze…..just, it’s the diameter - it’s 40mm bigger across the circumstance than a 275/35/20 - which we do a modified bracket for, and is a real squeeze.

If you went for 235-55-18 that would work. This so the size we use for the lowered swamper look and is available for all weight ratings.

I know that’s an old thread but still relevant. When you mention fitting 235/55/18, is with standard hardware or modified?
Trying to fit some 235/55/18 Grabbers AT3 and it’s near impossible with standard hardware… thinking of deflating tyre to see if it will make a difference… Help please!

 

[Domus]

My 225/65 R17 BFG K02 fits using factory holder, and the 225 is slightly larger

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Did you remove the plastic liner under the body before fitting the wheel?

 

[chris ratay]

I know that’s an old thread but still relevant. When you mention fitting 235/55/18, is with standard hardware or modified?
Trying to fit some 235/55/18 Grabbers AT3 and it’s near impossible with standard hardware… thinking of deflating tyre to see if it will make a difference… Help please

As I understand it, the 8" rim on the 18" rim is too "tall" for the carrier. My 7" tall, 17" rims are a tight squeeze with 225/65 R17, and according to Tiresize.com your tires would be 0.5" thicker

 

[BognorMotors]

I know that’s an old thread but still relevant. When you mention fitting 235/55/18, is with standard hardware or modified?
Trying to fit some 235/55/18 Grabbers AT3 and it’s near impossible with standard hardware… thinking of deflating tyre to see if it will make a difference… Help please!

We modify the carrier for the bigger wheels

 

[Beng]

Update now I have the tyres.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 215/65 R17 103H XL
Fits no problem in the spare wheel holder, anyone looking for a proper winter tyre for their van that’s 103 rated I’d recommend

 

[stupot]

@Beng did you have to put the carrier on the lower setting? I’m wondering if a 225/65/17 will fit, as that’s almost spot on match for my 245/45/20 alloys

 

[Beng]

@Beng did you have to put the carrier on the lower setting? I’m wondering if a 225/65/17 will fit, as that’s almost spot on match for my 245/45/20 alloys

Standard setting

 

[stupot]

As I understand it, the 8" rim on the 18" rim is too "tall" for the carrier. My 7" tall, 17" rims are a tight squeeze with 225/65 R17, and according to Tiresize.com your tires would be 0.5" thicker

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Chris did you have to modify anything to get this size spare to fit? Cheers