Sure it's possible. You can see from the side shot I attached how much clearance there is.
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Full sized spare?
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stanaka1
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Thanks for the pictures! That's about how low I thought they would hang. I would be afraid of the spare getting caught on something while on the trail. I'll just have to hope my Green Slime or patch kit will do the job because it'll suck getting out using the donut.
You're welcome! I just went out and just measured the lowest point. It's about 7.5" at the lowest point and about 11" at the highest. I feel completely comfortable with that since the ground clearance is just 8" anyways.
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After seeing that set up, Now I see why they can't have dual exhaust on the Telluride.
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Yeah, i have the tire repair kit and air compressor packed in the storage bin too. that storage bin can hold a ton of stuff!
yeah, something always happens no matter how much you've prepared! sigh..... lol
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sorry, but it looks awful. It’s like some brands don’t close the inside of the suspension and exhaust system and it all hangs out.
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Hi. I was also wondering about the spare and whether a full size would work. Have not taken delivery yet. Are those 18” wheels on your EX?
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All Telluride tires have the same width and height regardless of the wheel size (18” or 20”).
It looks like their aftermarket wheels/tires are actually 19”, but do match the stock tire width and height.
If you mounted any regular Telluride wheel and tire in the spare area, you would have it hanging down exactly as pictured in the post you quoted.
Thanks. Appreciate the quick reply, and the link.
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I like the idea of the full size spare, but I think cars and trucks do not look good when you can see the spare tire. Donut is just fine for me, it will get me to a tire shop to have the damaged tire replaced.
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Anyone desperate to carry a full sized spare and worried about ground clearance by putting a full size in place of the temporary, I did see this option that changes the look of the back. You do likely have to disable the rear parking sensor alarm. Kia Telluride (2020) Spare Tire Hitch Carrier — RIGID ARMOR ACCESSORIES
Still more practical in my mind than the Texas Themed Telluride concept that came out with the spare tire on the back window.
Still more practical in my mind than the Texas Themed Telluride concept that came out with the spare tire on the back window.
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Any idea on whether a 265/60-18 would fit in the same space saver spot? Will I lose another 10mm in clearance (1/2 of 265-245 width) or the full 20mm width difference?
Regarding the second question, I wasn't sure how well the full size sits inside the "dome" so I thought it could either be the full 20mm or only half of it. Diam of 245/60-18 = 29.575" (751.2mm). Diam of 265/60-18 = 30.520" (775.2mm). Also, did you need to make any modifications to the hardware that holds the spare in place to accommodate the full size tire?
Hey Jax!
I will check how much more clearance is available. I assume the 265/60-18 will fit. I didnt change any of the hardware, its just all stock hardware. I should be able to look later this afternoon.
Did you get a chance to check? If not or it's a pain to do so, don't worry about it.
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Hello Jax!
Sorry i forgot to go out and check that day. I just checked and there seems to be plenty of clearance for a 265 width tire to fit. I have attached some photos so you can visualize it.
At the very least, that's good to know for if you get a flat, and have your vehicle so loaded up, you don't have room to put the flat tire anywhere else, after you've put the temporary spare on.
( I had this happen, in a Sorento I had, loaded to the roof with stuff and people, the full size tire just barely squeezed under the car, thankfully )
( I had this happen, in a Sorento I had, loaded to the roof with stuff and people, the full size tire just barely squeezed under the car, thankfully )
Thank you very much, dngo27. It will be close, but appears there is at least 1/2" gap to squeeze it in. Hopefully the muffler heat shield will keep the tire from melting. I'd really like to avoid strapping a tire on the roof rack or on a rear hitch. The Telly would still be a somewhat daily driver.
It would be great to hear if anyone has tried putting a 265/60-18 into that spare tire space, even if only to test it out.
It would be great to hear if anyone has tried putting a 265/60-18 into that spare tire space, even if only to test it out.
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I have a 2021 telluride. I bought a 2020 rim (loooks like new) off of eBay and had a full sized tire mounted on the rim and it obviously shows a little at the under carriage but it fits fine. If you have a flat on the road presumably you would have to put the flat under there if the vehicle is loaded with kids and luggage.
