Oscar Indy
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Quick point.
It's a 4x4. You HAVE to run a same size spare if 4x4 is in use or risk damage to the spider gears.
You'll notice that all 4x4 and AWD cars come with a full-size spare. The only one I've ever seen come standard with a matching rim is the Wrangler. This is because you can see it.
I've never owned a truck with a matching rim for the spare and several of which actually had a different size rim than the main rims. Common practice in the automotive industry as 5 tire rotations aren't normal outside the Wrangler.
You can buy a 5th rim if you want but I've heard modification is necessary to the spare hoist to fit the rim or you can run a used tire on the factory rim underneath for a spare. It's a 17in rim underneath there for reference.
Ive got 5 km3 I'm going to run but only do 4 tire rotations. When that batch is worn out I'll buy 3 and keep the best used for a spare and swap that 5th in. If I cut one and need a new tire the new spare and a new tire will go on one axle and the slightly used other one becomes the spare. Tread depth side to side should be maintained as best as possible to avoid drive line strain.
It's a 4x4. You HAVE to run a same size spare if 4x4 is in use or risk damage to the spider gears.
You'll notice that all 4x4 and AWD cars come with a full-size spare. The only one I've ever seen come standard with a matching rim is the Wrangler. This is because you can see it.
I've never owned a truck with a matching rim for the spare and several of which actually had a different size rim than the main rims. Common practice in the automotive industry as 5 tire rotations aren't normal outside the Wrangler.
You can buy a 5th rim if you want but I've heard modification is necessary to the spare hoist to fit the rim or you can run a used tire on the factory rim underneath for a spare. It's a 17in rim underneath there for reference.
Ive got 5 km3 I'm going to run but only do 4 tire rotations. When that batch is worn out I'll buy 3 and keep the best used for a spare and swap that 5th in. If I cut one and need a new tire the new spare and a new tire will go on one axle and the slightly used other one becomes the spare. Tread depth side to side should be maintained as best as possible to avoid drive line strain.
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