Largest tire size that fits underneath a GW?

[AnnieL]

So I am contemplating tossing my "under the rig" spare tire holder in the scrap heap-will a 31" tire fit under there?

If not, do I have any other mounting options (other than tossing it up onto the roof?)

A tire sitting out in this sun will rot fast on the roof, there's got to be another way?

[KaiserMan]

I know on my 71 J2000 (that uses the same style tire carrier as your Waggy) I was just able to fit a skinny true 31" tire under it. Was NOT fun trying to get it up into postion though. That suka was heavy and barely fit.

[J.J.]

Some folks are sticking 31's underneath. I'm gonna give it a try once I get my lift and tires.

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=15291

[jdaniel83]

I believe that there's a 30X9.50 tire underneath my GW and it looks like a 31 would fit. It would be a tight fit though and quite a struggle to get it up there. I'd suggest using a jack to hold it somewhat in place if possible.

[mattmopar440]

Have you ever thought maybe inside like the XJ Cherokee's and just make a cover for it would take up alot of room but between sitting on the side of the road and driving home :drivin:Its worth it

[duncanstives]

I donno... The arm that holds the tire on mine got ripped off on rocks a long time ago :rolleyes:

[Chevelleguy]

Mine is laying on the floor in the back under the cargo cover.

[BarryL]

If you mount it on the roof or in the rear, use a cover to keep the sun off of it.

[TooRisky]

Man what a pain in the butt to go under and get the spare in mud, rain, slush...I got me a nice swing away tire carrier and would not trade it for anything....also free up room underneith for air tanks, bigger gas tank ect.

[AnnieL]

Man what a pain in the butt to go under and get the spare in mud, rain, slush...I got me a nice swing away tire carrier and would not trade it for anything....also free up room underneith for air tanks, bigger gas tank ect.

I couldn't agree more!!

But, for a GW, where in the heck would I find a spare tire carrier? (And why am i thinking this would be really expensive?)

I'd love to use that extra space for a second gas tank-or just a really big one.

[Casey]

IIRC - phatmax95 - has a 33" spare in the stock location.

[fulsizjeep]

I have a 32x11.5x15 under the back of one of the GWs. The carrier is modified a bit to allow for the width of the tire.

[jaber]

I know on my 71 J2000 (that uses the same style tire carrier as your Waggy) I was just able to fit a skinny true 31" tire under it. Was NOT fun trying to get it up into postion though. That suka was heavy and barely fit.

X2 on getting a 31x10.5 under mine. It is the wifes DD so to make it easy on her, its laying in the cargo area with a chunk of plywood and a rug over it. With a jack under the arm, it is doable, but is also a major PIA.
When I got said Jeep, it still had the factory spare under it. Like thats going to work with 31's....:banghead:

[AnnieL]

I believe that there's a 30X9.50 tire underneath my GW and it looks like a 31 would fit. It would be a tight fit though and quite a struggle to get it up there. I'd suggest using a jack to hold it somewhat in place if possible.

Well there's no way I could do that right now-I'd screw up any healing my ribs have tried to do.

Hmmm....maybe I should have someone put my spare in the rig for me (after she gets outta the hospital.) My Brother took it out to put in the new rear brakeline.

I could let the shop try to put it back up in there after they mount it to my spare rim. :thumbsup: If it won't fit, then THEY can put it in the back, or up on top.

[babywag]

I have a stock interior spare tire carrier, you would probably need to massage the wheel well slightly w/ a hammer:D to fit a 31" tire.

http://p4.saignon.net/%7Etony/spare.jpg


Lemme know if you're interested.