Largest spare in factory location 97+

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jkmhb

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

• Nov 15, 2004

• #1

I've read that a 31" will fit in the factory inside location on '96 and earlier w/o the speaker bar. Any idea what the largest spare that will fit a '97 and later with the speaker bar? I know a 31" won't - how about a 29" or 30"?

 

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jma

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Norway

• Nov 15, 2004

• #2

jkmhb said:

I've read that a 31" will fit in the factory inside location on '96 and earlier w/o the speaker bar. Any idea what the largest spare that will fit a '97 and later with the speaker bar? I know a 31" won't - how about a 29" or 30"?

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31" will fit...

 

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kme743

NAXJA Forum User

Location

PA

• Nov 15, 2004

• #3

I have a 95 cherokee with a 235-75-15 (29") tire in the stock location. I just don't see a 31" tire fitting in any stock cherokee. I can just close the rear hatch and the tire is rubbing. I would say 28"-29" max.

 

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jkmhb

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

• Nov 15, 2004

• #4

I know a 31" won't fit on mine. I tried it and there was no way it would clear the speaker bar. Hatch clearance seems to be an issue also. Mine's a 2 door, but I don't think it has any more or less space in that area than a 4 door.

Anyone try a 29 or 30?

 

Ramsey

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Shreveport, LA

• Nov 15, 2004

• #5

i have a 31 in my 99 with speaker bar. i just used the bolt direct through the lug hole and the big wingnut. it would not work through the center of the tire.

 

Ronbo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Marcos, CA

• Nov 15, 2004

• #6

If you remove the mount the factory spare sits on, you can fit a 31 under the speaker bar. Ratchet strap the spare to the original bracket behind the tire.

 

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jkmhb

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

• Nov 15, 2004

• #7

I couldn't get it to fit even without any bolt throught the spare (could there be that much difference in diameter of 31"s?).

But, I'll try removing the bracket - excellent idea! What type of rachet strap did you use - if you have a pic that would be great.

 

Ronbo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Marcos, CA

• Nov 16, 2004

• #8

I don't remember the brand.

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jma

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Norway

• Nov 16, 2004

• #9

Ramsey said:

i have a 31 in my 99 with speaker bar. i just used the bolt direct through the lug hole and the big wingnut. it would not work through the center of the tire.

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Thats how it will work Forgot to say that..

 

Yucca-Man

NAXJA Member # 683

Location

Castle Rock, CO

• Nov 16, 2004

• #10

jkmhb said:

I know a 31" won't fit on mine. I tried it and there was no way it would clear the speaker bar. Hatch clearance seems to be an issue also. Mine's a 2 door, but I don't think it has any more or less space in that area than a 4 door.

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My carrier, mount and related parts are all gone now, replaced by a storage box but I once trial-fitted a 30" BFG in mine and it fit with enough room that I *might* even be able to get a 31 in there. It does require finagling the J-hook around, and I am pretty sure I was able to get it in there with the stock mount on. There are two holes in the J-hook holder, so you might need to try the other one as well as rotate the tire around a bit to get the hole lined up.

Edit: Forgot to add that is with the factory soundbar in back

 

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Drake00XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tempe, AZ

• Nov 16, 2004

• #11

Thanks for the pic. I am putting a 31 mtr on a stock ecco rim. Looks like I will have to use the ratchet strap technique.

 

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jkmhb

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

• Nov 16, 2004

• #12

Got it. It looks like you have to tilt the bottom of the spare out beyond the wheel well. Thanks!

 

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jeepguy97

NAXJA Forum User

Location

clearfield, pa

• Nov 16, 2004

• #13

I can only fit up to a 30" in my '97. I tried a 31" and it rubbed the liftgate and I couldn't get it to close.

 

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RyanSullivan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Diego, CA

• Nov 16, 2004

• #14

i can fit a 32 BFG AT laying down in the cargo, ratchet strapped down

 

Yucca-Man

NAXJA Member # 683

Location

Castle Rock, CO

• Nov 16, 2004

• #15

RyanSullivan said:

i can fit a 32 BFG AT laying down in the cargo, ratchet strapped down

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Me too, but the title says "in factory location"

 

JEEPZZ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

In front of my PC

• Nov 16, 2004

• #16

jeepguy97 said:

I can only fit up to a 30" in my '97. I tried a 31" and it rubbed the liftgate and I couldn't get it to close.

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You must have missed the pic Ronbo posted. It'll fit.

 

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JeepJockey

NAXJA Forum User

Location

St. Louis, MO

• Nov 16, 2004

• #17

A 31" Trxus MT does not fit between the rear seat and the back hatch in the usual spare tire location.

 

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Drake00XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tempe, AZ

• Dec 5, 2004

• #18

Just got a 31x10.5x15 BFG MT to fit. All I need is my ratchet strap and I'm set. I'm sorry I lied about getting an MTR, but this BFG mounted on a black steelie was brand new and free!

 

JohnJohn

Member #42

Location

Austin, Texas

• Dec 5, 2004

• #19

31 will fit in stock location. Remove the factory mount. Turn the long bolt upside down and slide it back in. Remove the metal bracket that the spare usually sits on at the bottom. The new 31"tire will rest on the hump, tighten down the factory set-up.

 

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Hemenechi

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Goffstown, NH

• Nov 4, 2005

• #20

ok i have a soundbar and i have a 32x11.5 mtr warn down. and im planning on putting a 3.75" BS rim on it just like the rims i have on now.
my question is similer to everyone elses. except my question is not with just the size of the tire but what brand, width, and BS rim too.

i just want to know if it would fit in the factory location at all? if not im just going to hope i can lay it down till i can get a bumper tire carrier.

just seeing if anyone has tryed this yet.