What is the largest spare tire I can run?

[SuperdudeE]

Hello,


I have 315/75/16s and no spare currently. I was wondering what is the largest 16" tire I can fit in the stock spare tire location. I do have a hitch and there is that little bracket under there for the spare to sit against I think. Can I remove that or does it keep the spare from hitting something?
Thanx

 

[silverF250]

With my 5" exhaust and that bracket 265 is as big as it goes, and is as big as I would want to go.