Many of us have modified the front spare carrier to hold larger 15"
wheels. AFAIK the largest that will fit is 215/75/15. It is a very tight
fit in more than one dimension. It may be too close for comfort for some
people but it works.

Mark

Kim Brennan wrote:
>
> In a message dated 8/19/02 8:53:23 PM, jtharvey2@HOTMAIL.COM writes:
>
> >So now I need some input.
>
> Okay, as an alternative to the rear spare tire carrier, how about  a custom
> spare tire carrier, in the stock location, that could fit the larger 15"
> wheel/tire combos? When I was looking at it while working on my heater valve,
> I saw that it consisted of a wire frame, to prevent the tire from going up to
> high, plus the lower carrier (which was hinged on the wire frame). Seems like
> a modification could be possible to extend the hinge downward, with an
> extension to the latch as well such that the larger tires could be
> accomodated.
>
> Of course, it would be nice to have the carrier itself replaced with a
> slightly larger diameter trough to accomodate those larger tires...