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Sourced a spare tire and wheel frima a wrecked/junkyard Grand Cherokee Trackhawk along with the spare tire winch/hoist and scissor jack with toolkit....
I used car-part.com and searched for a "spare tire carrier" under the "body" section. There were tons of spare tire hoists available, I chose one from a non-rustbelt region off a later model.

Separately I purchased the exhaust heat shields and hardware (table below) new from an online Mopar parts dealer. Pirelli runflats gone, welcome Michelin Pilot Sport A/S...

I'm ready for the flat tire I'll probably never get!

68036120AD​
Spare Tire Shield, Right​
$48.66​
1​
$48.66​
68036121AD​
Spare Tire Shield, Left​
$68.77​
1​
$68.77​
6512316AA​
Stamped Hex Flange Nut​
$3.51​
10​
$35.10​


110696
110697
110698
110699
 
Discussion starter · #4 ·
mantis said:
Out of curiosity what didn't you like about the Pirelli tires?
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The Pirellis are fine for most driving, great all around grip in dry and wet, steering response is great, super quiet, and surprisingly comfortable for being runflats.

At the limit is where I didn't like the Pirellis. Granted these are all-seasons were talking about here... Around 40degF or below the rear end was skiddish on dry pavement. Overall with the Michelins in temps ranging from 40degF to 100degF the dry grip is MUCH better than the Pirellis. I consistently pull the beast on the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires through corners at over 1.1 lateral G's compared to 0.9ish G's with the Pirellis. Wet seems about the same Pirelli vs Michelin. Haven't driven in snow yet on the Michelins.

Aside from dry grip, the main reason I prefer the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ over the OE Pirellis is the rear contact feel especially at high speed. I've talked about this on another post regarding air pressure sensitivity on this vehicle, but in short I can tell you that my confidence level driving the SRT at speed is much higher on this set of tires.

Be advised the Michelins ride rougher and are louder on rough roads. They are also MUCH cheaper at this time thank the Pirellis, partly because they are being replaced by the Pilot Sport A/S 4s...

Will keep everyone posted on wear life.

Cheers
 
#6 · (Edited)
TireNrd said:
...I'm ready for the flat tire I'll probably never get!
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Last year I had a puncture in one of my Pirellis, and had to use the spare. The puncture was unpatchable due to being under the run-flat plastic, so I went with a set of the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS. Had to replace the set since they had 27k, and saved $1k compared to Pirellis.

I got two punctures in the Contis within three months, having to use the spare again. Too much construction going on around here. Hope you don't have to use your spare, but sure is reassuring to have it. I've considered going with a full-size spare, should have kept one of the Pirellis for that...
 
#8 ·
TireNrd said:
Sourced a spare tire and wheel frima a wrecked/junkyard Grand Cherokee Trackhawk along with the spare tire winch/hoist and scissor jack with toolkit....
I used car-part.com and searched for a "spare tire carrier" under the "body" section. There were tons of spare tire hoists available, I chose one from a non-rustbelt region off a later model.

Separately I purchased the exhaust heat shields and hardware (table below) new from an online Mopar parts dealer. Pirelli runflats gone, welcome Michelin Pilot Sport A/S...

I'm ready for the flat tire I'll probably never get!

68036120AD​
Spare Tire Shield, Right​
$48.66​
1​
$48.66​
68036121AD​
Spare Tire Shield, Left​
$68.77​
1​
$68.77​
6512316AA​
Stamped Hex Flange Nut​
$3.51​
10​
$35.10​


View attachment 110696 View attachment 110697 View attachment 110698 View attachment 110699
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What did you pay for the spare?
 
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6104696 said:
and....did you have to drill or cut any holes? I am wondering if I am going to want to take the spare tire and accoutrements out of my 2019 and install in my 2023......
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All the holes to mount it are there. Unless you raid the local u-pull and acquire the appropriate parts, I would take them from your '19. The winch is attached by 3 bolts from the under side.
 
#13 ·
TireNrd said:
Sourced a spare tire and wheel frima a wrecked/junkyard Grand Cherokee Trackhawk along with the spare tire winch/hoist and scissor jack with toolkit....
I used car-part.com and searched for a "spare tire carrier" under the "body" section. There were tons of spare tire hoists available, I chose one from a non-rustbelt region off a later model.

Separately I purchased the exhaust heat shields and hardware (table below) new from an online Mopar parts dealer. Pirelli runflats gone, welcome Michelin Pilot Sport A/S...

I'm ready for the flat tire I'll probably never get!

68036120AD​
Spare Tire Shield, Right​
$48.66​
1​
$48.66​
68036121AD​
Spare Tire Shield, Left​
$68.77​
1​
$68.77​
6512316AA​
Stamped Hex Flange Nut​
$3.51​
10​
$35.10​


View attachment 110696 View attachment 110697 View attachment 110698 View attachment 110699
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Whats the size of the spare? Any concern about the smaller size and our All Wheel Drive system gliching up if a spare is being used?
 
#15 · (Edited)
awehlage said:
Spare Wheel:
P/N 68363402AB 20x6.5

Tire: TPR2050900 Pirelli Spare Tyre T195/70R20

Fits over front and rear Brembos


My build thread - 2016 R/T - awehlage’s build
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Thanks, Did you have to buy that spare after market?

Nice Build, I had an Aurora as my first car when I was 16. It was a sleeper of a beast.
 
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Mine is a '23 SRT 392 and came with no spare tire. I didn't feel safe, so bought the spare, as well as the winch and the rest of the kit (there's a fire barrier which protects the tire from the exhaust pipe's heat, indispensable in my view). Surprising result: the noise from the exhaust is perceived much less now while inside the suv with closed windows (without the spare it was a little too loud). Somehow the empty space for the spare creates some sort of resonance box. I highly recommend buying the whole spare tire kit if get your Durango without it.
 
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Luiggi said:
Mine is a '23 SRT 392 and came with no spare tire. I didn't feel safe, so bought the spare, as well as the winch and the rest of the kit (there's a fire barrier which protects the tire from the exhaust pipe's heat, indispensable in my view). Surprising result: the noise from the exhaust is perceived much less now while inside the suv with closed windows (without the spare it was a little too loud). Somehow the empty space for the spare creates some sort of resonance box. I highly recommend buying the whole spare tire kit if get your Durango without it.
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Man, that has gotta be a TOTAL BLAST owning a big ole American V8 in Europe. I mean, beyond being able to possibly/hopefully get on some of those "high speed limit" type highways in Europe, I would imagine it's gotta be an experience to witness the looks and stares. :love:
 
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