1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

35" SPARE???

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Wisconsin Bill, Feb 13, 2015.

  1. Feb 13, 2015 at 10:29 AM
    #1
    Wisconsin Bill

    Wisconsin Bill [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2015
    Member:
    #864
    Messages:
    52
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bill
    Vehicle:
    07 Tundra Dbl TRD
    in the plans!!!
    For those of you running 35's with custom rims, what are you doing about a spare?
     
  2. Feb 13, 2015 at 12:04 PM
    #2
    Virgils12

    Virgils12 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2014
    Member:
    #816
    Messages:
    971
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2012
    Camburg Fox factory 2.5" lift Xd monsters with 295/70/18 nitto terra graplerrs Corsa cat back Weather tech liners Wet okole covers
    Crossing my fingers!! And keep my tire guy buddy on speed dial! Lmao! And carry a plug kit....
     
    T-Rex266 and Wisconsin Bill[OP] like this.
  3. Feb 13, 2015 at 2:16 PM
    #3
    AxelsHumanDad

    AxelsHumanDad I am Groot

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2014
    Member:
    #533
    Messages:
    1,313
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    KAIG, NW of The Frozen Tundra
    Vehicle:
    2015 CM Platinum
    Some suspension tweaks
    Plug kit, portable compressor.
    And I'm weighing the option of leaving the spare at home. I could shed a few pounds that way.
     
    JROCK915 and Wisconsin Bill[OP] like this.
  4. Feb 13, 2015 at 4:01 PM
    #4
    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #38
    Messages:
    17,283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Broomfield, CO
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport CM 5.7L 4X4
    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    Stock spare. Will look weird but will work to get home.
     
  5. Feb 13, 2015 at 8:32 PM
    #5
    Virgils12

    Virgils12 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2014
    Member:
    #816
    Messages:
    971
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2012
    Camburg Fox factory 2.5" lift Xd monsters with 295/70/18 nitto terra graplerrs Corsa cat back Weather tech liners Wet okole covers
    This is what I have also. Fingers crossed.
     
  6. Mar 27, 2015 at 2:45 AM
    #6
    tacoma7829

    tacoma7829 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2015
    Member:
    #1118
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ed
    Vehicle:
    2013 CrewMax
    I have coach builder +3" and a full size 275/65r20 (34.1") spare with no issues. However I did hve to grind and cold chisel the rivets out of the brackets for the factory spare to allow this.
     
  7. Mar 27, 2015 at 8:07 PM
    #7
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    155,867
    Gender:
    Male
    Custom fab tire holder done on Toytecs truck
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1427512024.100235.jpg
     
    bandit and TheBeast like this.
  8. Oct 10, 2016 at 8:59 AM
    #8
    careyrob

    careyrob In the field

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2016
    Member:
    #4680
    Messages:
    618
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Carey
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    2008 Crewmax TRD 4x4 Silver
    LRO 3/1 leveling lift 35x12.50's on 20x9's Hellwig rear sway bar B&M 70264 SuperCooler Transmission Cooler Firestone airbags Daystar cradles Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System
    You can't run different tire heights on the same axle without quickly damaging the differential.

    For 2wd's the front and back heights don't have to match and the left and right front tire heights don't have to match, but the rear tire heights have to be the same.

    For 4wd's all four tires must have the same height or you'll destroy the differentials within a few miles. Different levels of tread wear won't cause you any problems so long as you don't leave it that way for 100's of miles.

    AWD cars (subarus, audis, etc) are even more temperamental. If you ruin one tire you have to change all of them. Even the same size tire with different tread wear will ruin the center differential quickly.
     
    bandit and Backslider like this.
  9. Oct 10, 2016 at 9:38 AM
    #9
    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2016
    Member:
    #3246
    Messages:
    12,518
    Gender:
    Male
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    2012
    @Sean266 that's a nice chase rack..got more info ? :)
     
  10. Oct 10, 2016 at 9:58 AM
    #10
    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #38
    Messages:
    17,283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Broomfield, CO
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport CM 5.7L 4X4
    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    It is from Addictive Desert Designs
     
    TheBeast[QUOTED] likes this.
  11. Oct 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM
    #11
    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #38
    Messages:
    17,283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Broomfield, CO
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport CM 5.7L 4X4
    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    TheBeast likes this.
  12. Oct 10, 2016 at 10:06 AM
    #12
    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2016
    Member:
    #3081
    Messages:
    9,842
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Law
    Baton Rouge, La
    Vehicle:
    2012 4.6 L MGM DC
    Toytec BOSS suspension lift @ 3" (front) Toytec BOSS remote resi's (back) 1" Toytec block (rear) 275/70r18 Toyo AT2 Info system mod 3D MAXpider Kagu floor mats LED interior lights 50% ceramic tint front windows 35% ceramic tint windshield brow Bed mounted YETI bottle opener Paracord wrapped oh Sh!t bars 3" stubby antennae TRD sway bar Upcoming: LED backup lights OEM Backup camera Iron Cross Patriot step bars Trifold or roll up tonneau cover
    Don't forget an aftermarket jack for the added height!!
     
    NewImprovedRon likes this.
  13. Oct 10, 2016 at 11:15 AM
    #13
    zcarpenter92

    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2015
    Member:
    #973
    Messages:
    5,255
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    NE Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2008 Desert Sand 5.7L DC
    In sig
    Or carry some blocks with ya.
     
    Law323[QUOTED] likes this.
  14. Oct 10, 2016 at 11:28 AM
    #14
    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2016
    Member:
    #3081
    Messages:
    9,842
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Law
    Baton Rouge, La
    Vehicle:
    2012 4.6 L MGM DC
    Toytec BOSS suspension lift @ 3" (front) Toytec BOSS remote resi's (back) 1" Toytec block (rear) 275/70r18 Toyo AT2 Info system mod 3D MAXpider Kagu floor mats LED interior lights 50% ceramic tint front windows 35% ceramic tint windshield brow Bed mounted YETI bottle opener Paracord wrapped oh Sh!t bars 3" stubby antennae TRD sway bar Upcoming: LED backup lights OEM Backup camera Iron Cross Patriot step bars Trifold or roll up tonneau cover
    That'd be cheaper LOL
     
    zcarpenter92[QUOTED] likes this.
  15. Oct 10, 2016 at 12:51 PM
    #15
    bobeast

    bobeast really old member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2015
    Member:
    #960
    Messages:
    1,525
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bob
    Hollister, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 DC
    - Bull Bar - LED Bunny Burners - AMP retractable running boards - Headlight leveling retrofit - P3 Brake Controller - 60% rear seat delete - relocation of Sub to rear wall - Bilstein 5100 x4, top setting with 2 shims per side - Coach builder +2 rear shackles w/carrier bearing drop - Firestone Air bags - on-board compressor with auto-leveling - Dual Undercover Swing Boxes. - P285/65/R20 (34.6") BFG TA KO2's - TRD Front skid plate - Pop & Lock Tailgate lock - Remote Tailgate mod - LED Headlights - Nav Bypass - iPhone integration - Serius/XM retrofit - 25% front tint - Bizon electric tonneau cover - Power folding tow mirror upgrade - 2010+ leveling Headlight mod - Auto-fold mirror mod. - one-touch lane changer mod - Flash to open garage opener mod - Rigid H/L fog light upgrade - Pushbutton / Remote start mod.
    In the interest of not over-thinking it; Your truck came with a spare. Use it if you need it. An inch or two shorter tire won't hurt anything for the short time it takes you to get home or to a tire shop.
     
    trayday likes this.
  16. Oct 10, 2016 at 1:21 PM
    #16
    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2016
    Member:
    #3246
    Messages:
    12,518
    Gender:
    Male
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    2012
    call AAA :) for a flat bed.. @bandit style !
     
  17. Oct 10, 2016 at 2:57 PM
    #17
    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #38
    Messages:
    17,283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Broomfield, CO
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport CM 5.7L 4X4
    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    You do realize that the 2007+ Tundras are open differentials right. Not true limited slip. That is taken care of with braking.
    You can run different size tires no problem to get home. Def don't over do it.
    You can always turn off traction control if your worried.
     
  18. Oct 10, 2016 at 4:54 PM
    #18
    careyrob

    careyrob In the field

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2016
    Member:
    #4680
    Messages:
    618
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Carey
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    2008 Crewmax TRD 4x4 Silver
    LRO 3/1 leveling lift 35x12.50's on 20x9's Hellwig rear sway bar B&M 70264 SuperCooler Transmission Cooler Firestone airbags Daystar cradles Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System
    Yep, 2nd and 3rd Gen Tundras have open differential carriers (much to my disappointment). That makes it less of a problem than if it were an LSD or locker, but don't kid yourself. Heat and stress are what destroy mechanical assemblies and mismatch tires will produce both.

    It's still a problem for open differentials because they are designed to allow wheel speed discrepancies occasionally for turns, but not continuously. During normal operation the only significant friction (heat) in a differential is between the pinion gear teeth and ring gear teeth and in the carrier bearings and pinion bearing. Because of the gear oil even that friction (heat) is pretty minimal with the gear teeth accounting for most of it. The spider gears in the center don't move at all unless you're turning.

    Since the friction (heat) is low most stock differentials don't have any special provision for getting rid of the heat. Add continuous spider gear movement from different tire heights and you get additional friction (heat) where the spider gears touch the carrier housing, the spider gear pin and where the each spider gears' teeth mesh with each other.

    Since the differential can't get rid of the extra heat the temperature inside increases until the gear oil starts to break down and then the friction and temperature increase rapidly as the oil stops lubricating parts. Next, things start breaking (usually the spider gears or the spider gear pin) and your day comes to a grinding halt. (Besides a degree in Automotive Engineering and growing up in my dad's mechanic shop ask me how I know that this is what happens :annoyed:)

    If you don't believe me check out this article: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/822940/Different-size-wheels-can-ruin-differential.html?pg=all
     
    jburson250 likes this.
  19. Oct 10, 2016 at 5:07 PM
    #19
    bsktball55

    bsktball55 New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #4056
    Messages:
    1,277
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Missouri
    Vehicle:
    16 Tundra TRD Pro
    Bakflip MX4 Toneau cover Esp storage Audio system (Helix speakers, JL audio amp and sub) Front windows and windshield tinted LED interior and bed lights
    Excuse the ignorance, but how would it be any different then most cars or SUV's now that have a donut spare?
     
  20. Oct 10, 2016 at 5:29 PM
    #20
    careyrob

    careyrob In the field

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2016
    Member:
    #4680
    Messages:
    618
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Carey
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    2008 Crewmax TRD 4x4 Silver
    LRO 3/1 leveling lift 35x12.50's on 20x9's Hellwig rear sway bar B&M 70264 SuperCooler Transmission Cooler Firestone airbags Daystar cradles Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System
    It's not. Donut spares have a warning. Most say to drive them less than 50 miles and under 45 mph. It's not because the tire itself is unsafe beyond 50 miles.
     
    jburson250 and zcarpenter92 like this.
  21. Oct 10, 2016 at 6:21 PM
    #21
    bandit

    bandit New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2016
    Member:
    #2855
    Messages:
    1,127
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2011 Supercharged Mazzulla Long Travel Rock Warrior
    Duh Tundra
    Here's a temp solution, until you buy a good spare tire bed rack. Cut the tabs off that locate the spare tire, Trim off that 4 ft section of pipe that comes after the muffler box. Weld in locating fingers on the underside to accept the 35's and be done. Or, throw the spare in the bed.
     
  22. Oct 10, 2016 at 6:26 PM
    #22
    bandit

    bandit New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2016
    Member:
    #2855
    Messages:
    1,127
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2011 Supercharged Mazzulla Long Travel Rock Warrior
    Duh Tundra
    Having a tire smaller on one side than the other means that the smaller tire is turning faster than the larger tire which means your axles are spinning at two different speeds. End result, one side of your differential is now trying to fight the other side to go in a straight line because they are not turning at the same rate of speed. Which means bye bye diff. That's why you see guys toss the stock spare as soon as they go 2 inches or larger of the stock size tire.
     
  23. Oct 10, 2016 at 6:44 PM
    #23
    Rancid13

    Rancid13 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2016
    Member:
    #4414
    Messages:
    44
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Jax Beach, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 4x4 DC SR5
    OME Dakar/Bilstein rear Rough Country leveling spacer front
    Use the same tire/wheel combo for your spare just deflated. Have on board air and you're good to go.
     
  24. Oct 10, 2016 at 9:37 PM
    #24
    Sefferston

    Sefferston #37sandlongtravel

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2015
    Member:
    #1954
    Messages:
    1,194
    First Name:
    Seth
    Commufornia (not by choice)
    Vehicle:
    ERMERGERD TOYOTA
    @jberry813 has fit one close to a 35. Check his build thread.

    You could bed mount it as well
     
  25. Oct 10, 2016 at 11:00 PM
    #25
    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #38
    Messages:
    17,283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Broomfield, CO
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport CM 5.7L 4X4
    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    Awesome. Thanks for explaining.
     
  26. Oct 11, 2016 at 6:54 AM
    #26
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    155,867
    Gender:
    Male
    I guess I should probably buy a spare wheel. @csuviper wanna help mount a 35" spare sometime?
     
  27. Oct 11, 2016 at 6:56 AM
    #27
    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #38
    Messages:
    17,283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Broomfield, CO
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport CM 5.7L 4X4
    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    Sure. I need to do the same. My plan is to wait till i need new tires and keep the best one of the bunch as the spare.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top