Question about new tires/rims

[Vstarjewel]

So I'm planning a mod on my 2019 2 door JL . . . . I want to swap out the stock tires for 18 inch rims and 35 inch tires. It occurred to me today that it would be a wise idea to get 5 wheels for the spare (duh). Will I need to change the tire mount that is on the back swing gate If I get a larger tire? Really hoping the answer is no . . . . Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

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[blnewt]

Here's a thread on that
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/oversized-spare-tire-carrier-needed-for-35s.8671/

 

[Vstarjewel]

Thank you!!!!!

 

[blnewt]

Thank you!!!!!

FWIW I have 295/70/17s on 17x8.5 +10 offset wheels, the tire edge has about 1/2" space to those angled sides on the plastic sport bumper. The 295/70s are about 33.5" tall, so a 34.5" should be right on that edge, and a lot of 35s actually measure about 34.5 (I know most 315/70/17s do)

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