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Spare Tire Different Size

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AZ_CAVALRY

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Hello all, I have a question questions I'm sure has been answered a million times, but I couldn't find anything on it. I currently have 285/70/17 on my truck. I have a spare tire, but got a free Falken Wildpeak at work, which I want to use as my spare. It's a 265/70/17, a little smaller than my stock. If I get a flat and replace it with this size, will there be any issues driving on it until I get to a tire shop? This is my first truck I've owned, so all this is new to me. Thanks in advance!
 
taco_del_infierno said:
Hello all, I have a question questions I'm sure has been answered a million times, but I couldn't find anything on it. I currently have 285/70/17 on my truck. I have a spare tire, but got a free Falken Wildpeak at work, which I want to use as my spare. It's a 265/70/17, a little smaller than my stock. If I get a flat and replace it with this size, will there be any issues driving on it until I get to a tire shop? This is my first truck I've owned, so all this is new to me. Thanks in advance!
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Yes and no.

Will there be any issues over a few days to a week? No, just make sure you make it a priority to fix the original tire. If it has a screw or something in it, that’s something you can easily repair yourself.

Plan to drive like that for over a month? Definitely don’t recommend that because you’ll get uneven wear and potential accelerated wear on suspension components.
 
Tyler said:
Yes and no.

Will there be any issues over a few days to a week? No, just make sure you make it a priority to fix the original tire. If it has a screw or something in it, that’s something you can easily repair yourself.

Plan to drive like that for over a month? Definitely don’t recommend that because you’ll get uneven wear and potential accelerated wear on suspension components.
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That's what I figured. It would just be on there long enough to get me to the closest Discount Tire. Definitely wouldn't run it for more than that. Thanks!
 
taco_del_infierno said:
Hello all, I have a question questions I'm sure has been answered a million times, but I couldn't find anything on it. I currently have 285/70/17 on my truck. I have a spare tire, but got a free Falken Wildpeak at work, which I want to use as my spare. It's a 265/70/17, a little smaller than my stock. If I get a flat and replace it with this size, will there be any issues driving on it until I get to a tire shop? This is my first truck I've owned, so all this is new to me. Thanks in advance!
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You will be fine just cant drive in 4x4. I put a 285/70 under my truck in stock location and very satisfied knowing i have a full size spare. Maybe sell the new falken and use it towards a full?
 
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