Full Size Spare tire

[Sal-XK]

5k is fine I'm doing mine every 6k when I do my oil change and there wearing perfectly.

[Holaday07 4.7]

I do oil every 3k and rotation every 6k. Seems to be working alright, Sal what kind of oil are you using to go every 6k, I have an extended warrenty and heard they get voided if you don't follow exactly to specs.

[Matt]

Uh oh I sense an oil discussion brewing! Lol.

FWIW, I use a group 3 or group 4 synthetic (Amsoil) and change my oil & rotate tires every 5k. Its easy to keep track of (anyone can divide by 5) and I know its safe.

[Holaday07 4.7]

Cool I have just heard things about these extended warrenty companies being shady if you don't follow the exact timetable Jeep recomended. If I can use another oil and do it every 5 or 6 it would be great. If you guys have any experience with these I would greatly appreciate an input.

thanks

[Matt]

You can get oil analysis done to prove the oil is good. I have never heard of an engine failure where the owner was on a legitimate oil change cycle... whether it be 3k, 5k or even 7.5k. Use a quality synthetic oil, stick to a good schedule and don't stress about it IMO. If you do happen to have a major failure (unlikely) then grab a sample and have the oil tested. That will either prove to your warranty company that the oil wasn't at fault OR if it was, most oil companies have their own warranty and should cover you there.

[Holaday07 4.7]

Thanks, just wanted to make sure I was covered

[Matt]

If you want to be safe, send them an email and get something in writing. My comments don't have any legal bearing on your warranty contract. I just know what I'd do.... and I'm also capable of making technical arguments to ensure I'm covered based on 5k intervals with synthetics. (In other words, I'd make it more of a nightmare for them to try denying my claim than its worth. But that how insurance companies make money.... they deny claims and see who bites)

[SKIUTAHJEEP]

New Spare tire has arrived. Here is a photo of the old spare.

And the new tire. As you can see it is cutting it close but fits like a glove.

[Sal-XK]

cool glad it fit for you

[fosh69]

I started to do a write up on how to fit a 265/70 17 on factory rim in the factory location with tow package... but I didn't want to go through the hassle of uploading all my images to a third party site and then load them again here. If there's a way to upload directly, let me know and I'll finish the write up. I run the LT, which is just a little taller than the P version Nitto Terra Grapplers and I managed to fit it up there... can't be afraid to cut a little, tho... and some very minor welding (optional).