Yeah I lucked out because I'm only running a 25lb wheel with a 59lb tire.I thought about getting it with reinforcement, being my 3rd and don’t want a 4’th, but $1200, I don’t need reinforcement now and it can be added later.
Back ordered wheels to replace the stock 31 lb wheels are 21 lbs, tires 59 lbs. A couple pounds lighter than the stock combo, but the adjustable carrier is heavier than stock but OK unless 37’s next time, and probably OK with the light 37 BFG’s- ~64 lbs as I recall…. But not a KO2 fan boy, replacement Toyo’s are much better wet and not nearly the rock magnets.
yeah the TF instructions say if your wheel/tire combo is more than 100lbs, you need their reinforcement. Sounds like you're good. I think they factor in the HD carrier at that number too.
Not sure but doesn’t sound like it “ tire/wheel combo” ? The TF doesn’t add 14 lbs, just the difference from stock, although the stock plastic one is light… don’t sweat the small stuff.
If you're on the TF site, it says something like "if your tire/wheel combo exceeds 100 lbs, you need the reinforcement." I was just saying that even if you account for the added weight of the carrier itself, its still under 100 lbs with our wheel/tire combo (being about 85 pounds).
Some longer snubbers and dropping the pressure to 28 psi or so is your cheapest option If cost is a concern. The Alpha adds some extra benefits, but isn’t necessarily needed. I have the Alpha, but I also bought a while back when it was cheaper and I was richer.Hey guys. The tire shop finally mounted my spare after getting a replacement from fifteen52. I was shocked to see that it actually fits, with slight rub on the bumper. It clears the tail light too. Only thing is the rubber bumps don't go out as far. The rubbing is minimal and I can still easily open the tailgate with hardly any friction. I have the Alpha HD carrier in hand and was going to install tomorrow, but I'm now wondering if I REALLY need it or not. What do you guys think? Would you bother installing it, or returning it?
If it came with the rubber bumper extensions, return it… accidentally forgetting to put them in the return boxHey guys. The tire shop finally mounted my spare after getting a replacement from fifteen52. I was shocked to see that it actually fits, with slight rub on the bumper. It clears the tail light too. Only thing is the rubber bumps don't go out as far. The rubbing is minimal and I can still easily open the tailgate with hardly any friction. I have the Alpha HD carrier in hand and was going to install tomorrow, but I'm now wondering if I REALLY need it or not. What do you guys think? Would you bother installing it, or returning it?
. Awww- just buy a spacer kit.
Haha yeah that’s what im thinking. Are extending those snubbers necessary if it’s slightly pressing against the bumper? I hear no vibrations or anything.
Haha it didn’t come with them as I think the alpha is meant to tuck back in so it can use stock bumpers. But yeah I think I’m gonna return for now. If I was running 35s it would be another story.If it came with the rubber bumper extensions, return it… accidentally forgetting to put them in the return box
If you return it let me know so I can watch for an open box deal
Or put it on getting the tire off the bumper and tucked back to the tire bumpers, or use the smallest spacer necessary .
It’ll work until it doesn’t
. The effects won’t be immediate, and MAY or may not be noticeable over time. Longer snubbers would be cheap insurance, but not sure it would keep me up at night worrying about it either way 
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