rim size on the spare...20"?

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pacofortacos

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Yessir...and powder coat gloss black like I did with the other four so they match. The temporary tire already is the 285/70/17. It and the wheel will be sold together.


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Your temp tire was a 285/70/17?? Factory temp tire is an odd size, it is not a 285/70/17. The factory temp tire is a P235/85R17.
P235/85R17 = 32.4" tall
P285/70/17 = 32.8" tall
P275/60/20 = 33" tall
 

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I tried to have mine repaired however the damage was too close to the sidewall.

When I get to the point that I am pulling a trailer over Snoqualmie pass I will find a steel 20 inch rim and standard tire and toss em in the bed.
Mine fit under the bed in the factory location like it should. No need to throw it in the bed. The one that I got was from a 3rd gen. Back when they actually put real spare tires under the bed. Used, but I trust it more than the "temporary" spare that came stock. BTW. The 17" wheel on mine was steel and the same size on my son's big Horn both 2018s is aluminum. Painted black. Not sure the reasoning in either case, but there it is. BTW a stock wheel from a 4the gen won't fit under the bed from what I have understood. The inside diameter is too small. Keep that In mind if shopping for a spare wheel.

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My 2016 in particular....is the spare a 20" rim or a 17 with a taller tire? I have a 4x4. I know I can go look, but thought I'd ask while I am at lunch.
I found someone selling a 20” rim with an old tire with most tread still on it. $40. It cranked right up into the storage cradle with no probs.
 

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My 17n Sport with 20" tires also has a 20" full spare tire, from the factory.
 

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That reminds me , I have to go out and pull mine off and check it and make sure everything is good, Hate doing that at -30
 
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Your temp tire was a 285/70/17?? Factory temp tire is an odd size, it is not a 285/70/17. The factory temp tire is a P235/85R17.
P235/85R17 = 32.4" tall
P285/70/17 = 32.8" tall
P275/60/20 = 33" tall
Must have read it wrong....wasn't under there very long.
 

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On my 16, I replaced the 17 spare with a 20 rim and tire. Problem was the center hole in the 17 rim is different than the 20 and the cable hoist adapter would not work. Hole too big.

I had to make a custom adapter out of 2"x4" rectangular steel tubing. Works fine but is fairly involved.
 
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