Larger spare tire in stock location

[Dersch]

I've only seen one post on this so im making one... 

 

I am going to put 35s on my truck friday. Imma be buying a 35x10.5 to go on my stock 17" spare tire rim. It wont be exact but it will do is not leave me stranded. I travel across country sometimes for work and need to not be caught on the side of the road and stuck cause I don't have a full size spare. Ive considered getting a rim and tire that exactly matches my rims but imma be looking at like $500 for that one tire vs $200 for a 35x10.5.  It makes sense to me. Cause then even if i had to run down highway i could and can get a tire ordered or call a local tire shop to get the tire asap. Cant go without a vehicle or afford being stranded 

 

So the question is... has anyone done this? When I looked under there before it looked like there was a big metal heatshield? Or something on the front side of the spare. Could this safely be removed? If not tire will just sit in bed which obviously sucks cause loose a lot of the bed

[Chevy68man]

I've only seen one post on this so im making one... 
 
I am going to put 35s on my truck friday. Imma be buying a 35x10.5 to go on my stock 17" spare tire rim. It wont be exact but it will do is not leave me stranded. I travel across country sometimes for work and need to not be caught on the side of the road and stuck cause I don't have a full size spare. Ive considered getting a rim and tire that exactly matches my rims but imma be looking at like $500 for that one tire vs $200 for a 35x10.5.  It makes sense to me. Cause then even if i had to run down highway i could and can get a tire ordered or call a local tire shop to get the tire asap. Cant go without a vehicle or afford being stranded 
 
So the question is... has anyone done this? When I looked under there before it looked like there was a big metal heatshield? Or something on the front side of the spare. Could this safely be removed? If not tire will just sit in bed which obviously sucks cause loose a lot of the bed

I have done this on a few of my silverados. A 35 inch spare fit under my 16 silverado and my wife's 16 Tahoe . I have not tried it on the 19 but I would say it would probably fit.

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[Dersch]

2 minutes ago, Chevy68man said:

I have done this on a few of my silverados. A 35 inch spare fit under my 16 silverado and my wife's 16 Tahoe . I have not tried it on the 19 but I would say it would probably fit.

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Did you have to do any sort of modification?

[Chevy68man]

Did you have to do any sort of modification?

No modification at all. Fit up there nice and snug.

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[Dersch]

2 minutes ago, Chevy68man said:

No modification at all. Fit up there nice and snug.

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Awesome! Spare 35 will be here monday. Ill get it mounted and hopefully under there sometime next week

[jweezy]

On 7/8/2020 at 7:16 AM, Dersch said:

Awesome! Spare 35 will be here monday. Ill get it mounted and hopefully under there sometime next week

Were you able to fit this just fine? Any pics?

[Dersch]

6 minutes ago, jweezy said:

Were you able to fit this just fine? Any pics?

Yes fit up perfect on the spare and fit under there. Honestly you almost could get a 37 there

[NICK19LTZ]

13 hours ago, Dersch said:

Yes fit up perfect on the spare and fit under there. Honestly you almost could get a 37 there

Great news I’m looking to do the same. I have my lift kit and 35’s ready to install soon but was worried about the lack of a spare also. Do you mind posting which tire brand you went with so I can’t get the same exact one thanks 

[Dersch]

3 hours ago, NICK19LTZ said:

Great news I’m looking to do the same. I have my lift kit and 35’s ready to install soon but was worried about the lack of a spare also. Do you mind posting which tire brand you went with so I can’t get the same exact one thanks 

 

[jweezy]

23 hours ago, Dersch said:

Yes fit up perfect on the spare and fit under there. Honestly you almost could get a 37 there

Thanks for the update man! I'm gonna look at getting a 35 under there also. Probably buy 5 and change out the tires on my stocks as well for when i take it onto the rocks

[Dersch]

2 minutes ago, jweezy said:

Thanks for the update man! I'm gonna look at getting a 35 under there also. Probably buy 5 and change out the tires on my stocks as well for when i take it onto the rocks

No worries. I was shocked but so happy!

[OZZY 1]

I bought a 2014 Chevy Silverado LT Z71 Crew Cab 4x4 with 35 " tires, and there is currently no spare. What is the biggest spare I can place in the carrier?

[OZZY 1]

I also have a 6" lift, what would be the best Jack to purchase?

 

[clowe1243]

I honestly dont want to spend $500 on a spare 37".  I'm waiting for someone else to do it!