MattyFromNCSD
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Bought a new '21 Laramie 2500 6.7L and graduated into big boy towing territory. BUT I've been living in Toyota land where spare tires can be any size they want (FJ hangs on the back).
Big proponent of matching spare but there is REALLY not much extra room down there. Between the panhard rod and the hitch assy I don't really see the additional 1.6in I need to go from OEM 275/70/R18 to 285/75/R18 like I want to. 295/70/R18 would be my other option but still I don't really see an inch+ down there that I need.
Breaking it down:
A. What's the general consensus - how do most trucks with oversized tires roll? Matching spare or no? Great roadside assistance? Last time I had a non-matching spare "event" the car was screaming, ABS freaking out, and that wasn't on a drivetrain connected wheel. I'd be real hesitant to do it on a (new, pricy) axle with a diff.
B. What'll fit or are there any mods/kits out there? I'm not ready for Baja style mounting two tires in the bed. Just looking to get a little more meat under there and get these Firestones gone.
Big proponent of matching spare but there is REALLY not much extra room down there. Between the panhard rod and the hitch assy I don't really see the additional 1.6in I need to go from OEM 275/70/R18 to 285/75/R18 like I want to. 295/70/R18 would be my other option but still I don't really see an inch+ down there that I need.
Breaking it down:
A. What's the general consensus - how do most trucks with oversized tires roll? Matching spare or no? Great roadside assistance? Last time I had a non-matching spare "event" the car was screaming, ABS freaking out, and that wasn't on a drivetrain connected wheel. I'd be real hesitant to do it on a (new, pricy) axle with a diff.
B. What'll fit or are there any mods/kits out there? I'm not ready for Baja style mounting two tires in the bed. Just looking to get a little more meat under there and get these Firestones gone.
