But of course.

 

Just installed mine. The tray is made to accept your full sized tire if you had to put on the spare, so swapping out the donut spare for a full size is absolutely no problem.
Might also see the thread "questions about TPMS".

 

Interesting reading about the TPMS sensor on the above sited thread. Here's the link:

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6598&highlight=questions+TPMS

 

Yup. I have even modified the jack "pack" to fit inside the spare. Works great. I'll start another thread on that topic...

TS

 

is there a way to creat a tie down for the jack and tools inside the trunk when putting a full size spare in the tray? rather than having it out with out having it secured? i've notice that the foam for the jack and tools fits inside to the right, but when you hit a bump or a speed bump the foam fly's off. Just wondering if there's a way to put a belt system to have it tied down without putting a hole in trunk liner?

 

I just took a bath towel and wrapped the jack & tools in it......Inserted it under the wheel.

I have had no problems and no rattles. I was not willing to give up valuable trunk space putting the "tools holder" on the right side of the trunk.

Low tech solution, but it works and cost me zero!

I would love to buy an insert shaped like the wheel to provide a very tight fit for the jack and tools.....

 

I'm getting my full size spare tomorrow. I would pay for a modified jack & tools holder that fit into the full size spare but I also like the inexpensive "wrap in towel" idea.

 

Put the spare in a trash bag, get it all arranged as you like it, and foam the tools in place ith a can of expanding foam. Remove the trash bag from the spare. Voila.

KeS

 

I'm getting my full size spare tomorrow. I would pay for a modified jack & tools holder that fit into the full size spare but I also like the inexpensive "wrap in towel" idea.

How much did the extra wheel & tire cost, I don't care for small spares either, means you have to immediately run & replace the tire and the rest of the works which takes up your day.

 

How much did the extra wheel & tire cost, ...

About $246.00

I have an RT which uses the steel wheel and I bought it for $74.16 from my dealer. Costco would sell me a Michelin tire and balance it and give me a warranty for $165.00 but they wouldn't deal with the TPMS sensor. I wanted to install the TPMS unit so I had a local tire shop sell me a tire etc and they charged me $173.00. They couldn't figure out how to install the sensor though (they thought it was too loose and if they tightened the valve nut they would damage it.). I think you have to tighten the nut to a very specific torque and it "pops" and once you tighten it you have to get a new one. I figured it would be better to have someone install the sensor who had done it before.

After thinking some more about it I decided I could put up with a low pressure light while using the spare until I had the original fixed. I don't like the idea of rotating the spare with the other four so I opted to leave the TPMS sensor off. I will either get my money back from Honda for the TPMS sensor or keep it as a spare. I think the TPMS sensor cost about $50.00 from the dealer.

I used the "towel wrap" method to put the jack and tools inside the full sized spare and used some small bungee cords to secure the towel around the tools. This looks like it will work fine.

One thing I noticed is that the full sized tire is heavier than the silly donut spare. I hope this doesn't effect my mpg. I still think it will be worth it.

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TS-
Did you start another thread on the jack pack? I would be interested to read and "see" what you have accomplished. Thanks.

Yup. I have even modified the jack "pack" to fit inside the spare. Works great. I'll start another thread on that topic...

TS

 

To summarize all in one spot:

Yes, a full size spare will fit in the well, although you must remove the sliding tray.
The full size spare should not have a TPMS sensor in it - it can throw off the system.
What to do with the tools? I glued some velcro to the foam holder and the right side of the trunk shelf and there it stays. With the full back seat and the hard Honda locking tonneau cover, I never have a problem with secure and dry storage space.

Good luck, Joe M

 

The full size spare fits in the tray. It is tight but I had no problems.

Some people have reported the TPMS doesn't cause a problem. They rotate the spare so the TPMS is aimed towards the back and I guess the system doesn't get confused.

I wanted to have the TPMS on my spare but the guy who mounted my tire couldn't figure out how to install it. The more I thought about it the more I realized I really didn't need a TPMS on the spare. I can live with the low tire light for the time I am using the spare.

 

What have you done with your donunt (I call it baby) tire once you got your full sized spare? We got our full sized spare yesterday to prepare for towing our trailer this summer. I don't know what to do with the baby tire now we don't need it.

 

I put my donut under a tarp next to my wood pile.

I was thinking that the donut might come in handy if I ever fill the bed of the truck and go to the dump 5 miles away. I would take out the tire changing tools but leave the full size spare in the trunk and if I got a flat on the way over I could change to the donut without emptying the bed. After unloading the truck I could change to the full size spare for the longer drive into town.

 

I don't consider this amount of dirt on the spare very substantial. This is over a year's worth of storage in the trunk and thousand's of miles of dirt road travel.

We are going to replace our Michelin's with Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor tires. This is our first. It shows the difference between the baby tire and a regular sized tire.

The tire tray comes out by simply lifting it up. I took it out so I could get the whole trunk cavity clean again.

The tray holds a full size spare too. You just flip the little doo hickey that holds the tire in place over to hold the big one. At that point the tool pack can't fit on top anymore.

 

BIGGUY couldn't remember if there were the empty slots in the styrofoam when we got the truck. He asked the next time we went to our service department. He was told the empty slots hold the tools for the locking wheels. Is this true?

The tools fit on the ledge they made on the side. We have so much other stuff in our trunk there's no way it's going to bounce around or rattle.

Here's a link to show you how much stuff is in there:

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20634&postcount=65

 

Here's the big tire going into the trunk on the tray. The plastic box with the green lid is just the right size to stay in the bottom of the trunk and not interfere with the sliding of the tray.

 

Your full size has more clearance than mine. Mine rubs the bottom of the bed as it slides into place. VERY tight fit. Hard to get out, almost impossible to get in.

Hope I don't need it much. REALLY hope wife doesn't need it.

 

Hmm.... Truckin' s post was almost 7 years ago. I don't think he's around much. But this is a good topic.

 

My "full size" spare slides in and out on the tray just fine. I've had it out a few times since new just to check the pressure. Maybe you folks with the newer RL's are having that problem.

 

Might be something other than OEM-sized tires.

 

Using the steel honda wheel and the recommended tire.

 

That is interesting. I am looking to get a full-sized spare as well. Right now I am sniffing around for the full-sized rim (expense-wise). I hope I don't run kinto your problem.

 

The 18" 245/60/18 Michelin LTX is 29.6" in diameter and 9.8" wide. The 17" 245/65/17 Michelin LTX is 29.7" in diameter and 9.6" wide (info per Tire Rack). Is that .2" extra width really a showstopper?

KeS

 

Thanks for the measurements! It should not be if we are talking less than 1/4".
I was relying on a poor memory of someone removing the tray, but that may have been for other reasons.

 

If an 18" full size can't make it in that area, it would explain why they left a 17" in the back. Problem is driving on three 18" with a single 17" spare, can't be good for the rig. Granted it shouldn't be for distance unless you're really out there when you need to swap.


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Don't know why you say this. All the "rig" knows is revs per mile.

KeS

 

I'd rather have a 17" as a spare than the dount.

 

I'm still curious to know if anyone tried the 18" in the spare area and if it required the hardware/tray to be removed.


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My 13 sport has 18" wheels. The spare they sold me is on an 18" plain black steel wheel. It fits in the tray, but tightly. You have to shove it in. There's not much sliding...