So guys i was just curious as to what ya'll guys are doing about spare tires? Esp the guys running larger than stock tires that wont fit under the bed anymore.

 

How big are you talking about? I fit a 285/75-16 under there with no problem.

 

like a 35'' tire. i was thinking of doing a bed mount but i want to make sure i can remove it whenever i need the bed.

 

I just have mine in the bed of the truck, Ive got a tonno cover so its alright, I didnt have one for about 2 years though

 

My stock spare is in the bed of the truck. I secured it with a Bike lock using one of the loops in the corner of the bed.

 

I do this as well. A 35" doesn't fit in the stock spare location in my Sonoma. So instead I built an aluminum gas tank in the spare location instead.

I have successfully put a 295/70R17 in the full size spare tire location. A customer bought 4 Nitto's for his Avalanche 1500, and another for the spare to have all sizes matching. So I know at least a 33.5" diameter will fit, not sure about a 35 but I doubt it.

 

ive also thought about doing this but im just afraid someone will steal it then ill be out a rim and tire.

 

99% of the population doesn't carry around a tool that can cut through a cable. If they want your tire bad enough to scope you out for several days and bring bolt cutters, then why wouldn't they reach under your truck and do the same?

 

Check this out:

http://www.tiregate.com/prerunner.shtml

Pretty cool setup.....

 

I had a 35" Dunlop Mud Rover in the stock location on my '01 2500HD. However, I also had my exhaust dumped before the axle, so that was one thing I didn't have to worry about getting in the way.

Tom