FJ Cruisers of Northern California

how big a spare tire will fit stock rack/carrier?

how big of a tire can fit on the spare rack without clearence issues?and can you mod the rack to accept a larger than stock tire?ie,redrill the mounting holes(on the rack itself)and add spacers to fit a wider tire.i'm only talking 1/4 to 1/2 inch in width and diameter.don't want to go to aftermarket swingout tire carrier yet.hopeing to get a LT285/75R 16 or even a LT305/70R 16 ?

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Permalink Reply by Estysalinas on September 11, 2010 at 9:05pm

I would say most 33's will fit stock ... Maybe 34s? it really varies by tire manufacturer, most 33's will fit. There are various spacers out there ....others with more knowledge of them can chime in.

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Permalink Reply by terry52 on September 11, 2010 at 9:46pm

i think you're right,i've been eyeballing the clearence with a tape measure and 33"diam with 11.5" (maybe) in width seems to be the limit without changing the stock setup. what kind of spacers are you refering to?

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on September 11, 2010 at 10:15pm

Something like this;

http://www.amazon.com/Spare-Spacer-Toyota-Cruiser-07-08/dp/B001CM0LSQ

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on September 12, 2010 at 5:41am

Also consider the weight.

The stock mount is only in the door and nothing else. I have 33's on the back of mine and when I open the door there is a bit of sag. I think that Pit may have mounted a 34's on the door before he got the swing out set up.. I guess what I am getting at is you have to also consider the weight of the tire back there as well as the size. I am not exactly sure how the stock spare mount is attached to the door but I do not think it was designed to hold anything else other that a stock tire..
It may even be in the door skin.

Also consider the abuse of being on the trail and all the bumps and and bouncing that will happen..

BOttom line is 33 will be ok, but anything bigger you may want to look at a rear swing out.

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Permalink Reply by terry52 on September 12, 2010 at 9:51am

sounds good,thanks for the help,terry

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Permalink Reply by magicthechemist on September 12, 2010 at 7:01pm

I have MT 295/17/70 which is a 33.5 tire and it fits.

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Permalink Reply by ray gates on September 12, 2010 at 8:25pm

I have a Nitto 295/70/R17 with a little bit of rub on my Warn rear fender. I have a wheel spacer but have not put it on.

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on September 12, 2010 at 9:57pm

I have the BFG KM2 T/A, 285/70R17 and still have about 3/8" clearance to the bumber.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on September 13, 2010 at 9:16pm

if you flip the tire carrier around it will fit a bigger tire....

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Permalink Reply by terry52 on September 13, 2010 at 9:48pm

i have the 2010 model with back up camera,i'll look at it.

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Permalink Reply by ObEy4RuNnEr on November 26, 2011 at 9:05pm

a 35x12.50 will fit and you can still open the back glass. i put one on my buddy's fj who is also on this board.

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on June 29, 2012 at 12:44pm

I have a 285/70/17 on there now with stock rims, is it true, that when I go to a -12mm rim, it should stick out more? I ask because I use a hitch mount, shelf style bike rack and as it is, I can barely fit the inner bike in between the bike rack post and spare.