33's with a 32" spare?

[Mudderoy]

Someday, I'll be going from my 32x11.5x15 BFGs to 33x12.5x15 BFGs. I have a 5th tire/wheel that isn't being used.

With open diffs is there any reason I couldn't keep the 32" as a spare and use it until I could repair/replace the 33" tire?

[kryptonitexj]

This is what i plan on doing. I wanna know too. I suppose if your open/open the slight differance shouldn't matter.

[93gc40]

It wont Hurt anything, as long as the 33" side of the axel can slip.

[xjjeepthing]

I'm running 31" spare with my 32" tires. As long as its not locked and your just using it to get you home you should be fine

[prerunner1982]

I would put it on the front axle though. If you are on the street and in 2wd there wont be any power going to the front. I would think it would help limit the possibility of binding...

[2000XJ]

With open diffs you won't have any issues running a slightly smaller spare. Even in 4WD the 1" difference isn't going to be that significant. If you were locked it'd be a different story.

[Mudderoy]

With open diffs you won't have any issues running a slightly smaller spare. Even in 4WD the 1" difference isn't going to be that significant. If you were locked it'd be a different story.

That's what I was thinking but it is always good to get other's opinions.

[2000XJ]

yea definately... and if you think about it, and if my geometry isn't incorrect, it's actually just a .5" difference when they meet the pavement - which is even less significant.

[alwaysxj]

you should be fine. you see the wrangler guys running a smaller spaire just for the weight on the back of the jeep with no problems.