BFG All-Terrain T/A and Spare Tyre Lifter

[Scamper]

A question for those that have a Spare Tyre Lifter fitted and are running on the BFG T/As (or equivalent). Did you have to modify the standard cover to fit the higher profile tyres?

Thanks in advance

[brett]

You need to be a bit more specific here. The BFG is available in the standard size of 265/65/17 and it fits fine. If you go up a size to a 70 series it won't fit inside the cover. But a little bit of plastic trimming and you can get them to fit.

[CeeJay]

275/65/17s fit OK.

[Scamper]

Thanks.

I am still tossing up whether to go with the 65 or 70 series. I mainly use the car for towing a 16ft Jayco Expander with the occasional 4WD trip thrown in when the option arises.

I have no problems with doing a ?little plastic trimming? to make the 70s fit but would prefer to base my selection on the best tyre for the job.

Cheers

[brett]

If you tow regularly then don't get the 70 series tyres it will increase your gearing which you don't want. Only reason to go 70 series is to get a bit more ground clearence.