I may also get the 285/75R/16 BFG T/A KOs for my '06 (currently on order; should be here in another week or 2). Does anyone know for sure if a 285/75R/16 spare will fit in the hold with the OEM tow package? From looking at the spare tire pics posted here earlier, it looks pretty unlikely that it would fit w/ towing apparatus.

If I stay with the smaller diameter stock spare tire (265/75R/16), would I be able to safely use it as a spare without causing damage if I stayed in 2WD mode? It is my understanding that I could cause damage if mismatched diameter tires are used in 4WD mode.