I already received my rugged ridge wheels (17x9), today I ordered the BFG Mud Terrains in a 305 70 17 which will go on after TF leveling kit is installed. My question is will I be fine with the stock tire carrier on the trunk as far as fitment and weight go? Any pics with this setup would be great! Thanks.
Fitment, you should be fine...though you might have to buy some Daystar bumpstops, and cut em down to fit, depending on the backspacing of your wheels. You could also make your own, if you're handy and have something laying around that'll do the job (see Advanced Search Tool).
As far as weight, 305 is on t he cusp, IMO. Keep it snugged up against the stops (see above), and you should be fine, unless you're gonna wheel a lot. In which case, I'd recommend an aftermarket tire carrier...either a bumper/carrier combo, or something like the TF HD Tire Carrier.
Don't know where you are in NY...I spent 3 years in the Bronx. If you're gonna drive all city, with the occasional off-road trip, stick with your stock carrier, and just throw your spare in the rear when you wheel.
That's the main thing...going off-road. That's what will trash your welds in the tailgate. A loose tire, banging around. In fact, if you keep a tire––even one that's overweight––snugged up to the tailgate, you should have no problems.
I run the same tires as you mentioned. For under $200, Jeep upgraded my spare tire carrier without going to a new bumper. I have taken it all over off road, especially down washboard roads, and I have had no problem with my hinges.
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