265/75/16 spare for 285/75/16 tires

I’m going to move up to 285/75/16. Question is, can I use the 265/75/16 spare that I already have? Just need to know if that’ll work In a pinch to get me from a to b to get the primary tire fixed.

 

I don't see why not. Most cars don't have a full size spare.

 

I now feel like an idiot for asking. That totally makes sense and didn’t even think about that. Thanks.

 

Having a same size tire is preferable, but for temporary use I think you're close enough. Don't operate in 4X4 with different size tires and you should be fine. I see a lot of Wranglers with 35" tires on the truck and a 29" spare on the back. I wouldn't go that way.

 

No dumb questions.

 

It’ll work in a pinch. If you can swing it, a full-size spare is better especially if you have to drive on it for quite a bit, on road or off.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mismatched-spare-issues.598742/