Moving Spare Tire

Pav56C · 07-10-2006, 10:03 PM

i have a 2dr and the spare is located on a swinging carrier mounted on the tailgate. I have seen several Jimmys/Blazers without a tire carrier that have the tire mounted in the rear cargo area. i want to do this to mine because the tire is a pain when backing up, a pain when going in and out of the rear cargo area, and just down right ugly looking. If anyone could help me out with how to set it up, like is their a special mounting bracket that goes inside on some of them? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

p07r0457 · 07-11-2006, 12:06 AM

I think the tire on the back looks great!

My understanding of the interior spares are that they arn't full size. Perhaps someone can correct me?

At any rate, if you concern is really just cargo area clearance and backing up, then I would recommend a drop bracket. It will lower the spare about 3.25". This allows you to open the rear lift glass without swining the tire out of the way... And it makes backing up VERY easy because the tire sits lower and doesn't block your view.

http://www.sblazer.com/sblazer_02.html

wildman ss · 07-12-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457

I think the tire on the back looks great!

My understanding of the interior spares are that they arn't full size. Perhaps someone can correct me?

At any rate, if you concern is really just cargo area clearance and backing up, then I would recommend a drop bracket. It will lower the spare about 3.25". This allows you to open the rear lift glass without swining the tire out of the way... And it makes backing up VERY easy because the tire sits lower and doesn't block your view.

http://www.sblazer.com/sblazer_02.html

hell yeah they are full size ! I have a 235/75/15 tire sittin in the back of the blaze at this very moment

ill get some pics of the mount soon

p07r0457 · 07-12-2006, 06:37 PM

I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize"

But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you.

I still think it looks best on the back, and I wish I could have that on my 4-door.

Tat2Dragons · 07-28-2006, 03:48 PM

I think theres a company that actually makes a kit that allows you to lower your spare tire a few inches,to allow you a somewhat better view out your rear window.

p07r0457 · 07-28-2006, 06:49 PM

yes, I linked to it in the 2nd post.

juddspaintballs · 07-28-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457

I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize" But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you.

I still think it looks best on the back, and I wish I could have that on my 4-door.

235/75/15 is too damn full size. thats stock (or larger than stock for me. i had 205/75 for stocks and I just upgraded to 235/75). you ain't gonna get no 34" in the back though and most people that do have 34"s dont put them on that back carrier either, they go with a roof mount or no spare at all.

j894 · 07-29-2006, 02:27 AM

235/75r15 is about 29" tall, if thats not a full size tire for these trucks i dont know what is.

Thats what my blazer has stock. might be 70r15 though. not much of a diff.

Tat2Dragons · 07-29-2006, 02:47 AM

Sorry about that I didn't take notice of that link you posted.

BanginJimmy · 08-06-2006, 01:39 PM

I have all the mounts sitting in my garage for the spare. All it is a bracket that bolts into the floor and rear pillar.

My95BOWTIE · 08-06-2006, 06:01 PM

my spare is full-size...full-size being 235/70R15 for my truck stock....got the stickers in the doors to prove it

96blazer · 08-09-2006, 01:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457

I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize" But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you.
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That's what everyone gets as a fullsize spare.
That's about the same as fullsize spares on fullsize trucks.

roadlet_411 · 08-09-2006, 01:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457

I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize" But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you.

I still think it looks best on the back, and I wish I could have that on my 4-door.

LOL. Well, whatever you "consider" a full-size spare or not, I've got 235/75R15's on my blazer as of right now and a 235/70R15 in the spare spot inside. That tire that's my spare is the same size as all the stock tires were when I got it. Like I say, full-size or not, that's considered a full-size. Learn to live with it!

Fixvet · 08-11-2006, 03:21 PM

When I bought my '99 2dr 2wd Blazer, the dealer told me the interior spare mounts was for only the 2wd models. Not sure if that's actually true, but my spare inside is the same size as the tires on the ground, which are still the originals now with 56K miles on them. Yeah, I know.....but I'm not too hard on tires here in sunny SoCal!! You can get cheap GM parts from Ken Fitchner Chevy in Montana. Tell Bob at the parts desk you are a forum member. I also own a C5 Vette and they treat me well when I need something for either of my rides. They won't rip you off like most dealers!

96blazer · 08-11-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fixvet

When I bought my '99 2dr 2wd Blazer, the dealer told me the interior spare mounts was for only the 2wd models. Not sure if that's actually true, but my spare inside is the same size as the tires on the ground, which are still the originals now with 56K miles on them. Yeah, I know.....but I'm not too hard on tires here in sunny SoCal!! You can get cheap GM parts from Ken Fitchner Chevy in Montana. Tell Bob at the parts desk you are a forum member. I also own a C5 Vette and they treat me well when I need something for either of my rides. They won't rip you off like most dealers!

The 4drs have room under the rear for a spare, as the 2drs don't because the gas tank is there instead.

07-10-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
Pav56C Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19 Location: User is: OffLine	Moving Spare Tire i have a 2dr and the spare is located on a swinging carrier mounted on the tailgate. I have seen several Jimmys/Blazers without a tire carrier that have the tire mounted in the rear cargo area. i want to do this to mine because the tire is a pain when backing up, a pain when going in and out of the rear cargo area, and just down right ugly looking. If anyone could help me out with how to set it up, like is their a special mounting bracket that goes inside on some of them? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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07-11-2006, 12:06 AM	#2
p07r0457 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 497 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire I think the tire on the back looks great! My understanding of the interior spares are that they arn't full size. Perhaps someone can correct me? At any rate, if you concern is really just cargo area clearance and backing up, then I would recommend a drop bracket. It will lower the spare about 3.25". This allows you to open the rear lift glass without swining the tire out of the way... And it makes backing up VERY easy because the tire sits lower and doesn't block your view. http://www.sblazer.com/sblazer_02.html
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07-12-2006, 12:29 PM	#3
wildman ss This is doo doo baby! Age: 19 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,993 Location: Marrietta/Lawrenceville, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457 I think the tire on the back looks great! My understanding of the interior spares are that they arn't full size. Perhaps someone can correct me? At any rate, if you concern is really just cargo area clearance and backing up, then I would recommend a drop bracket. It will lower the spare about 3.25". This allows you to open the rear lift glass without swining the tire out of the way... And it makes backing up VERY easy because the tire sits lower and doesn't block your view. http://www.sblazer.com/sblazer_02.html hell yeah they are full size ! I have a 235/75/15 tire sittin in the back of the blaze at this very moment ill get some pics of the mount soon
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07-12-2006, 06:37 PM	#4
p07r0457 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 497 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize" But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you. I still think it looks best on the back, and I wish I could have that on my 4-door.
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07-28-2006, 03:48 PM	#5
Tat2Dragons Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 187 Location: Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire I think theres a company that actually makes a kit that allows you to lower your spare tire a few inches,to allow you a somewhat better view out your rear window.
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07-28-2006, 06:49 PM	#6
p07r0457 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 497 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire yes, I linked to it in the 2nd post.
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07-28-2006, 07:02 PM	#7
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,097 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457 I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize" But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you. I still think it looks best on the back, and I wish I could have that on my 4-door. 235/75/15 is too damn full size. thats stock (or larger than stock for me. i had 205/75 for stocks and I just upgraded to 235/75). you ain't gonna get no 34" in the back though and most people that do have 34"s dont put them on that back carrier either, they go with a roof mount or no spare at all.
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07-29-2006, 02:27 AM	#8
j894 Unregistered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,532 Location: (on vacation) User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire 235/75r15 is about 29" tall, if thats not a full size tire for these trucks i dont know what is. Thats what my blazer has stock. might be 70r15 though. not much of a diff.
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07-29-2006, 02:47 AM	#9
Tat2Dragons Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 187 Location: Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire Sorry about that I didn't take notice of that link you posted.
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08-06-2006, 01:39 PM	#10
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire I have all the mounts sitting in my garage for the spare. All it is a bracket that bolts into the floor and rear pillar.
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08-06-2006, 06:01 PM	#11
My95BOWTIE M.F.K.-No 1 rides 4 free Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 334 Location: memphis,tn User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire my spare is full-size...full-size being 235/70R15 for my truck stock....got the stickers in the doors to prove it
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08-09-2006, 01:39 AM	#12
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457 I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize" But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you. . That's what everyone gets as a fullsize spare. That's about the same as fullsize spares on fullsize trucks.
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08-09-2006, 01:46 AM	#13
roadlet_411 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,365 Location: Alton, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457 I hardly consider a 235/75R15 a "fullsize" But if that's the tire you're running, then it's fine for you. I still think it looks best on the back, and I wish I could have that on my 4-door. LOL. Well, whatever you "consider" a full-size spare or not, I've got 235/75R15's on my blazer as of right now and a 235/70R15 in the spare spot inside. That tire that's my spare is the same size as all the stock tires were when I got it. Like I say, full-size or not, that's considered a full-size. Learn to live with it!
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08-11-2006, 03:21 PM	#14
Fixvet Fixvet Age: 65 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 19 Location: Springfield, MO......formerly San Diego User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire When I bought my '99 2dr 2wd Blazer, the dealer told me the interior spare mounts was for only the 2wd models. Not sure if that's actually true, but my spare inside is the same size as the tires on the ground, which are still the originals now with 56K miles on them. Yeah, I know.....but I'm not too hard on tires here in sunny SoCal!! You can get cheap GM parts from Ken Fitchner Chevy in Montana. Tell Bob at the parts desk you are a forum member. I also own a C5 Vette and they treat me well when I need something for either of my rides. They won't rip you off like most dealers!
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08-11-2006, 10:11 PM	#15
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Moving Spare Tire Quote: Originally Posted by Fixvet When I bought my '99 2dr 2wd Blazer, the dealer told me the interior spare mounts was for only the 2wd models. Not sure if that's actually true, but my spare inside is the same size as the tires on the ground, which are still the originals now with 56K miles on them. Yeah, I know.....but I'm not too hard on tires here in sunny SoCal!! You can get cheap GM parts from Ken Fitchner Chevy in Montana. Tell Bob at the parts desk you are a forum member. I also own a C5 Vette and they treat me well when I need something for either of my rides. They won't rip you off like most dealers! The 4drs have room under the rear for a spare, as the 2drs don't because the gas tank is there instead.
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