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BBrendal · 12-24-2010, 03:04 AM

Does anybody know if a 33x12.50x15 tire will fit cleanly on a tailgate swing carrier? Thats the size tire Im going with and want to make sure it will clear the rear bumper on the rear carrier.

**72gmguy** · 12-24-2010, 09:51 AM

was wondering the same thing.

bouncytruck · 12-24-2010, 12:27 PM

My tires measure out to about 31.5 and it fits fine. I have a step bumper on back that sticks out more than the sport bumpers so I'd think that 33's should fit fine. The weight may be an issue to consider too.

BBrendal · 12-24-2010, 01:51 PM

Bouncytruck how much space do you have left between the bottom of the tire to the bumper? I dont want to put the tire carrier back on if it wont clear but I need to determine that before body and paint work and I wont be able to get the tires untill after paint.

BobbyK · 12-25-2010, 11:50 PM

Here's a 33" tire on a dealer installed carrier.

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bouncytruck · 12-26-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BBrendal

Bouncytruck how much space do you have left between the bottom of the tire to the bumper? I dont want to put the tire carrier back on if it wont clear but I need to determine that before body and paint work and I wont be able to get the tires untill after paint.

My tire touches the bumper but the bumper sticks out further than a factory sport bumper.

JBerno · 12-31-2010, 01:20 PM

I have a 33" on mine and it works great

BBrendal · 12-31-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JBerno

I have a 33" on mine and it works great

Do you have the sport bumper on your truck?

JBerno · 12-31-2010, 04:15 PM

Stock chrome bumper, I will load a pic when I get back home today
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JBerno · 01-01-2011, 06:40 PM

Here are the pictures of the tire bracket on my Blazer, I am running 33x12.50x15 also on mine, there is plenty of room for it on the bracket.

If you need any other shots or anything let me know

BBrendal · 01-02-2011, 01:29 AM

Thanks JBerno! I like that look. You have a different carrier then I do. Mine is like Bobbyk's. Thanks for the help and pic.

old man jimmy · 01-02-2011, 04:31 AM

My rack is like K's also. And have 33's on it. Most of the tire hangs out behind the bumper. But I just went out to look at mine, and in only has about 1/4 in. between tire & bumper. But it fits..Too late & cold to take a good picture, but found one on here. I've had several different brands of 33's on it through the years. They all seem to fit. Hope this helps.

Angelse68cal · 01-02-2011, 11:02 PM

what is one of those worth complete with brackets..... Sorry dont mean to high jack your thread just askin.

12-24-2010, 03:04 AM	#1
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Tailgate swing tire carrier question Does anybody know if a 33x12.50x15 tire will fit cleanly on a tailgate swing carrier? Thats the size tire Im going with and want to make sure it will clear the rear bumper on the rear carrier.

12-24-2010, 09:51 AM	#2
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question was wondering the same thing.

12-24-2010, 12:27 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question My tires measure out to about 31.5 and it fits fine. I have a step bumper on back that sticks out more than the sport bumpers so I'd think that 33's should fit fine. The weight may be an issue to consider too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-24-2010, 01:51 PM	#4
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question Bouncytruck how much space do you have left between the bottom of the tire to the bumper? I dont want to put the tire carrier back on if it wont clear but I need to determine that before body and paint work and I wont be able to get the tires untill after paint. Last edited by BBrendal; 12-24-2010 at 01:53 PM. Reason: left something out.

12-25-2010, 11:50 PM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question Here's a 33" tire on a dealer installed carrier. . __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

12-31-2010, 01:20 PM	#7
JBerno Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 138	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question I have a 33" on mine and it works great __________________ 72' CST K5 Blazer

12-31-2010, 04:15 PM	#9
JBerno Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 138	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question Stock chrome bumper, I will load a pic when I get back home today Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72' CST K5 Blazer

01-01-2011, 06:40 PM	#10
JBerno Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 138	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question Here are the pictures of the tire bracket on my Blazer, I am running 33x12.50x15 also on mine, there is plenty of room for it on the bracket. If you need any other shots or anything let me know Attached Images __________________ 72' CST K5 Blazer

01-02-2011, 01:29 AM	#11
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question Thanks JBerno! I like that look. You have a different carrier then I do. Mine is like Bobbyk's. Thanks for the help and pic. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

01-02-2011, 04:31 AM	#12
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question My rack is like K's also. And have 33's on it. Most of the tire hangs out behind the bumper. But I just went out to look at mine, and in only has about 1/4 in. between tire & bumper. But it fits..Too late & cold to take a good picture, but found one on here. I've had several different brands of 33's on it through the years. They all seem to fit. Hope this helps. Attached Images

01-02-2011, 11:02 PM	#13
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: Tailgate swing tire carrier question what is one of those worth complete with brackets..... Sorry dont mean to high jack your thread just askin.



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