Considering BFG T/A KO2 replacement

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labsy
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Re: Considering BFG T/A KO2 replacement

Postby labsy » Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:31 am

Thank you, guyz!

I am so happy that new wheels+tires fit without any modding, but that came with a side effect: spare does not fit! Looks like 2010 facelift changed dimensions of spare tire space under the trunk just a little bit, just enough so bigger tire 265/65-R18 or 265/70-R17 does not fit anymore. :cry: With previous model R51 years 2006-2009 it fit perfectly. Will try to figure out something, because I do not like other options:
  • Having a spare in trunk is no option, as it takes up too much space
  • Mounting on roof alters center of gravity, not like it
  • Mounting on back doors requires additiona hardware, too expensive
  • Having smaller dimension tire is not usable as a spare


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Re: Considering BFG T/A KO2 replacement

Postby palmerwmd » Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:58 am

labsy wrote:
Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:31 am
Thank you, guyz!

I am so happy that new wheels+tires fit without any modding, but that came with a side effect: spare does not fit! Looks like 2010 facelift changed dimensions of spare tire space under the trunk just a little bit, just enough so bigger tire 265/65-R18 or 265/70-R17 does not fit anymore. :cry: With previous model R51 years 2006-2009 it fit perfectly. Will try to figure out something, because I do not like other options:
  • Having a spare in trunk is no option, as it takes up too much space
  • Mounting on roof alters center of gravity, not like it
  • Mounting on back doors requires additiona hardware, too expensive
  • Having smaller dimension tire is not usable as a spare
I have a 2008 with a 265/65-R18 in the spare location.
The 2008 is post facelift... :?:

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Re: Considering BFG T/A KO2 replacement

Postby silverarrow27 » Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:51 pm

Not sure how European models differ from North American models, but I can fit a 33" tire in the spare wheel well on my 2011. You have to finagle it a little bit, but it fits.


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