Just got 5 305's - How to Locate Spare?

[Joe Mc]

Just got 5 new Cooper 305's. Tire guy said spare won't go between rails. It's now in the bed - I got tired of searching - I recall a post some time ago re: a "how to" on placing big spares between the rails. How about calculating mileage now (I'm no rocket scientist), I found the tire calculator so I'm about 5 mph faster than the speedo reads. Any help would be appreciated.



Also, if you need a couple of real good Steeltex 265's or a no miles Michelin stock 245 spare - check the classifieds.



Thanks.



Forgot to ask the most important thing - Tire Pressure the coop's sidewall reads max psi 50 - I got real comfortable running the firestones @ 65f & 55r. What're you guys running the coop's at.

 

[Ted Constantine]

Joe for the mileage and Speedo corrections there are calculators that will give you the info you need at 4lo.com



You can use this to calculate a percantage change.



If you want hook me up with you stock tire size, new tire size and model and I will figure it out for you.



As for the spare tire location I am interested in what you figure out. I am going to go to a full size 295 spare and it wont fit.



Ted

 

[Diesel Dan]

Not so fast fellas,



There is as a good chance that the tire guy is assuming that it wont fit. I have a used 295/75-16 BFG that has apx 25% left on it and it fits under there granted it has 1/8 on an inch clearance between the rails and touches the exhaust hanger on my Bullydog 4 inch exhaust. but that only holds it more secure. So climb under there and try it before you go to plan B. You might be surprised :--)



Best regards



DD