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Will a standard 15" rim and full size tire fit in place of the compact spare on my '011 std cab 6'bed?
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I'm pretty sure it will up to about a 30 inch tire. My 06 had a full size spare.
I think maybe @sgtsandman put a 31 inch tall tire in his factory carrier...
I think maybe @sgtsandman put a 31 inch tall tire in his factory carrier...
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Yep, a 31" on a 15" rim will fit but only just fit when new. The crank will need a little help getting the tire to fully seat in the carrier.
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The old rim looks like it has the structural integrity of a ritz cracker and the 15yr tire not so hot either. Obtw is there any maintenance to do on the lift mechanism?
The old rim looks like it has the structural integrity of a ritz cracker and the 15yr tire not so hot either. Obtw is there any maintenance to do on the lift mechanism?
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It wouldn't hurt to lube it with something. I hit the frame with fluid film at least every fall and try to give everything above the support a good dousing while the spare is down for a 5 tire rotation. The biggest thing is to operate the mechanism every once in a while. Most people don't even think about the thing until they need the spare and it's rust locked solid.
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