DIY repair · Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon

Spare carrier clearance after upsizing tires

DIFFICULTY 2 / 5TIME ≈ 1 hourCOST Washers, or $239 for a relocation bracket

Symptoms

With 285/75R17 or 255/85R17 tires, the spare hits or barely clears the small rear door.

The fix, step by step

  1. Owners running 285/75s and 255/85s added a couple of washers under the spare carrier bolts (one used the top and lower-left bolts) to tilt the spare clear of the small door.
  2. For bigger tires or a cleaner fix, Leitner Designs sells a bolt-on bracket that moves the spare 1¾ in. up, right and outboard.
  3. Leitner rates it for up to 37 in. tires, but not for wheels with more than 25 mm offset.

Tools & part numbers

  • Socket set
  • washers
  • or Leitner Designs Grenadier tire relocation bracket

Where to buy the parts

Grenadier tire relocation bracketLeitner Designs ↗Amazon ↗
Grenadier tire relocation bracketOwl ↗Amazon ↗

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Before you start

Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.

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