gwayms

I am about to buy my spare and want to mount it inside, where the stock spare mounts. Does any know if it will fit with just a long bolt. The tire is a BFG 32X11.5X15.
thanks

longship

I don't think that'll fit as is. A 30" tyre is just about the limit. I've read about some people re-locating the seat catches to suit larger tyres.

Rob

offroadnut36

I highly doubt a 32 will fit. The recess in wheel well probably isn't going to be deep enough.

longship

Here ya go;

http://www.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSpareWheel32inch.htm

Rob

96jeepxj

Yeah, without modification you wont fit a 32. I have a stock tire mounted there (which is around 29) and it is a pretty tight fit.

no rdplz

a 30 A/T is as big as you can go. A 30 M/T won't even fit due to the tread thickness so a 32 definitely wont without some modification. If you want a tire carrier but can't afford a new rear bumper as well Detours' Tailbone system works extremely well. www.detoursusa.com

sportrider

I have a 31x10.50 inside. I'm using a bunji cord to hold it in place. it's a fairly worn tire though. I doubt a new 31 would fit.

96_xj

alright so there is a write up on the web. it fits, it does. you have to move the bench seat mounts a bit forward though (about 3 inches). I cant remember the article but just google for it.....

xjmarc

I moved my mount up with some angle iron and used a piece of all thread and I have a 35 mounted on the inside but the back seat won't lean all the way back but I took it out so it doesn't matter to me anyway.

Matteo_96xj

If you're not dead-set on using the stock location, a 33" laid flat on the floor will fit without relocating the seat. I'm going to use a Wrangler spare tire bracket bolted to the floor behind the seat. A 33" is about as big as you can go this way, so your 32" should be OK.