Spare or no spare?

[Bird]

I love the look of a TJ with a spare.
35" all around including spare.

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Yep....looks rugged, like a Jeep.

 

[JeepNWilly]

Yep....looks rugged, like a Jeep.

Thanks

 

[gg1]

Yep....looks rugged, like a Jeep.

To each their own. I like the fact everyone does what they want to their vehicles as that is what it is all about. I prefer the Jeep entering Germany. The Jeep looks rugged enough, so no need for the bigfoot look. I could run 35's with the lift that came on my Jeep, but going down to a 2" lift and maybe no spare. I guess I like a much smaller Jeep look and not into the huge SUV look. Also not a fan of newer Jeeps. They lost their sporty appeal like that Jeep entering Germany had. The TJ is the last size that still is okay IMHO. Of course these are all just personal tastes and with all the huge SUVs everywhere I am probably in the minority liking smaller vehicles that look like they could fit between trees on a small trail.

 

[Bird]

To each their own. I like the fact everyone does what they want to their vehicles as that is what it is all about.

Sums it up nicely

 

[JeepZilla380]

With, and I'll add to this. With a matching Spare (size and wheel). Nothing worse than a good looking TJ or JK rocking 4 nice rims and the stock rim and tire still on the back.

 

[The Real Lxxtsy]

With, and I'll add to this. With a matching Spare (size and wheel). Nothing worse than a good looking TJ or JK rocking 4 nice rims and the stock rim and tire still on the back.

That's the worst look ever.

 

[Kiwi TJ]

I was thinking about this and I am not sure about the spare on the back of a Wrangler. I think the picture you posted looks right. I don't think a huge 33 or even worse a 35 on the back does however. Mine came with a 33 on the back and I think it looks stupid. It is too big. I am not sure what I am going to do about a spare yet, but I won't have one if I am running 33's I don't think. Here is a picture. View attachment 31812

Soooo you think if its too big it may look something like this ...? lol

 

[gg1]

Soooo you think if its too big it may look something like this ...? lol

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Ha, ha. Nice!

 

[viper08man]

My jeep came with 35s and 17s with a stock spare on the back. It drives me crazy but I ordered my new bumper with tire carrier on it to accommodate getting me a matching spare. Makes me cringe every time I see it.

 

[Fouledplugs]

I ‘filled’ the holes with little plastic grommets and four torx bolts.

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Thats a good look.

 

[fourpointzero]

@Fouledplugs thank you!


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[Fouledplugs]

Problem with running no spare and no rack is all the open bolt holes that get left behind. Just screams something is missing.

Im with you. Several brands offer tag relocation kits that take up the tailgate area tjat is normally reserved for the spare. But this also deletes the stock tag location and then you will have holes there too...:risas3:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H0S8YVQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Amazon is now a source for Motobilt parts. FYI

https://www.motobilt.com/jeep-yj-tj-spare-tire-delete-tag-mount.html

 

[Kevin Johnston]

Inspired by 2001 space odyssey?

I was

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[crackedcornish]

my spare rides inside, strapped down to the floor in the back

 

[Motobilt]

Im with you. Several brands offer tag relocation kits that take up the tailgate area tjat is normally reserved for the spare. But this also deletes the stock tag location and then you will have holes there too...:risas3:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H0S8YVQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Amazon is now a source for Motobilt parts. FYI

https://www.motobilt.com/jeep-yj-tj-spare-tire-delete-tag-mount.html



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Cool Pic

 

[fourpointzero]

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That’s a nice looking Jersey TJ!


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[derekmac]

I'd never wheel without a spare. Hell, I don't even like driving around without one.

 

[Vcook]

With. I spent a while driving without it while I waited for an exogate so I could accommodate a 33” and it looked instantly better once it was back on.

 

[Jim Spetzman]

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what causes the fine lines under the clearcoat???

 

[crackedcornish]

what causes the fine lines under the clearcoat???

the clearcoat has failed, allowing the aluminum to start corroding