Fitting 33" (285) spare

The third gen has this too. No need to buy a tire lock or a chain or anything else. Just get a weather resistant or marine padlock and thread it through the hole. If you drop your spare, you'll see exactly what hx989 is talking about.

 

So on the hoist mechanism wjere the chain is?

 

35k km no issues so far with it

 

Ideally you only want the driver side flat so it keeps it away from exhaust.

I had to relocate my chain because the tire was hitting the diff

 

How are you supposed to get to it to put a lock on when the tire is there?

 

You lower the spare, lock the spare to the hook that holds the spare, then raise the spare back into its original position. A would-be thief could potentially lower your spare, but they wont be able to steal it without first cutting the padlock.

 

Is that what that loop is for haha . I've seen it never knew.

Meh dealer through it in for free for me. It works better this way you can't even morel it

 

Anyone know what the offset is on the spare tire? Assuming it’s the same as stock so it would rub the UCA with a 285 without a spacer?

 

Bump - I'm also curious...

Does anybody know the offset of the spare wheel on 3rd gen tacomas?

 

Assuming it is Toyota part 42601-AD030

16x7 offset +30

 

Thanks. Anyone tried a 285 on stock spare rim? Or do I need to hunt for cheap 16x8 black steelie with less offset?

 

Also wondering

 

^^^Better yet, the question becomes (for those very familiar with the tacoma spare tire mounting system) does offset even matter?

Rephrased - will wheel offset interfere with with the mounting mechanism and clearances (assuming it's a 16" wheel and the tire physically fits)?

 

So the spare steelie is a 16" regardless if it's an Off Road or Sport?

 

Wilco was recently sold. They totally suck. I just had a nightmare experience with them. I will never buy their products again.

 

Pic?

 

I have to drop my spare soon to install my wildpeaks! Will try to remember to snap a pic for you.

 

EASY...........Almost no mod needed.........

 

I had the same issue. Ended up taking it back out and doing the chain relocation. Just need to drill 2 new holes. This pulls the tire back nice and snug to the rear hitch and give you clearance for the diff. I was still concerned about the exhaust though so I had a muffler shop move the tail pipe over a bit.

 

I relocated my hoist before I got my new bumper with a swingout and also chopped the exhaust

I have a thread I made here going through what I did