Tip for those who carry a spare tire in original location

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A 235/70/15 wont fit.

I had new tires put on my truck the other day and had the guy save the best take off for my new spare since the old one had been under there since 1985.

The old tire was a 225/75/15 and was a tight fit.

With the new one, the original bolts were not long enough to fasten. I put a jack under the spare carrier and jacked it up as far as it would go, until the truck starting to rise, and no go.

I though about longer bolts, but I think it would have been hanging too low, especially after the planned lowering.

So I will have to find me a used skinny tire for a spare.

Probaly something everyone else already knew, but thought I would share just in case.