Question about full-size spare

[Requiem478]

Hi everyone,

I have the "full size spare" on my truck right now, and I found out it is only a 17" wheel. My truck has the factory 20", how long would it be ok to use this tire? I have class about 40 minutes away and my girlfriend has been driving on it for a week or so and I noticed a slight whining noise. Thanks

 

[HemiBabe]

I would try to get a used/new tire back on pretty soon, I think runnin different sized wheels for too long can mess something up

 

[blackout11]

Ya mine are 22's and my spare is a 20''

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Depends on tire height not rim size.

 

[WhiteExpress]

As long as the overall diameter is really close (less than .25" inch) you should be absolutely fine

 

[Mr_Nacho]

Did your truck come from the factory with the 20s? I thought the trucks that came with them from the factory had 20" spares?

 

[SunburstHemi]

The overall tire height is the same on both the 20" tires and the spare, it is just the rim that is smaller. I had to use mine once the tread looks like something you would but on a crotch rocket.

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

no rhyme or reason. Some have some don't - whatever was within hand reach at the time of assembly imo lol. Nice that we got a spare unlike now with new vehicles.

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Yep as SunburstHemi notied - As long as the overall height is the same then it will be ok. Remember a factory spare is what it so hopefully you get your actual rim/tire up and running soon.

 

[SunburstHemi]

^^^ That was what I was trying to say, I am not sure if I explained myself clearly enough.

 

[Requiem478]

Lol I goofed. It is a 20 after all. My b

 

[rambob]

if the size is different, put it on the front.

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

No you did good. My mistake and i edited to remove the quote.

^^^ That was what I was trying to say, I am not sure if I explained myself clearly enough.

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Lol I goofed. It is a 20 after all. My b

 

[LB3711]

I put a full size 20" spare on mine. So much better than the 17" compact spare.


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