265/75 vs 285/75 as spare

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I'll look on Harbor Freight for another bottle jack.
 

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only thing i can think if would be burning the clutches out of a limited slip rear diff... any thoughts from someone more experienced on that? and would it affect the abs if it had 4wheel abs? since one would be spinning faster than the 3 larger tires it makes sense that that speed/abs sensor would be getting a different reading.. input on these ramblings of a rammer is appreciated..
 

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^^^ Ever seen a space saver spare tire? Don't know if the automakers still do it but it was very common at one time. They were never meant to match the other tires in size, they work just as they were meant to, get you from point A to the closest shop. I have never heard of one causing any damage by using it.

This comes down to common sense if you have to run a smaller spare you don't go 70mph with it, you will expect it to change the way the vehicle handles and brakes.
 
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Dodge is still doing that with the new Rams. lol
 
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