Eliminating Spare Tire?
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04-24-2008 | 02:09 PM
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RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
I was thinking the opposite. I wonder if there is a way to mount a spare, spare tire? 
So there would be two spares! 
The spare is part of the look. Without it, they look like somethin's missin IMO.
So there would be two spares! The spare is part of the look. Without it, they look like somethin's missin IMO.
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04-24-2008 | 03:34 PM
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RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
I have AAA and GM roadside assistance so in daily driving I could care less about the spare. The idea came to me as I was sitting next to an accident where a Blazer zr2 was rear ended. Instead of just hitting the bumper, the spare tire was also jammed into the rear door and the rear glass was broken (among other things). The bumper looked like all it needed was new bumper mounts. I've used to drive a pickup and had some minor rear endings that would now be major with a 35" spare tire jammed through the rear door. The extra visibility and easier use of the rear door would a bonus.
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04-24-2008 | 04:01 PM
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RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
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I was thinking the opposite. I wonder if there is a way to mount a spare, spare tire? So there would be two spares!
The spare is part of the look. Without it, they look like somethin's missin IMO.
I was thinking the opposite. I wonder if there is a way to mount a spare, spare tire?
So there would be two spares! The spare is part of the look. Without it, they look like somethin's missin IMO.
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04-24-2008 | 04:26 PM
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RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
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04-24-2008 | 04:29 PM
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RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
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Steve #1. It's just like anything else. If you have done it before it doesn't become such a big deal. Most city tire issues are from nails or similar. It's faster to plug it up and refill with compressor than changing the tire. Most the times you don't even have to break out the jack. If you have a more serious blow up then you shouldn't have bought a cheap tire. It's all about what's more important for you. I wouldn't do it for looks but for off-roading where the more weight you have on the back, the worst it is for steep climbs. If anyone finds that removal kit post it please. I've seen Land Rover Defender guys just put a piece of aluminum over the gap. Then again, Defenders are square and ugly
Steve #1. It's just like anything else. If you have done it before it doesn't become such a big deal. Most city tire issues are from nails or similar. It's faster to plug it up and refill with compressor than changing the tire. Most the times you don't even have to break out the jack. If you have a more serious blow up then you shouldn't have bought a cheap tire. It's all about what's more important for you. I wouldn't do it for looks but for off-roading where the more weight you have on the back, the worst it is for steep climbs. If anyone finds that removal kit post it please. I've seen Land Rover Defender guys just put a piece of aluminum over the gap. Then again, Defenders are square and ugly
Pick up a fat girl to ride shotgun off road to even out the weight of the spare.
A Jerrycan or high liftcarrier would be a good solution to cover the vent.
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04-24-2008 | 04:52 PM
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RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
That is the tread I was thinking of, but for some reason I hadn't noticed the black vent. With that there I agree that it only looks right with the tire on. I would be great if someone made a plastic cover that would cover over it. Then the question is what is that vent for? I think my s-10 had one on the back of the cab too.
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04-24-2008 | 10:54 PM
RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
I'm not one to run without a spare....or two on some off road trips. BUT, if you really want to take the tire off the back, GOBI makes a plate that replaces that air vent. It still allows for some minor vetnting back there (you need this) but gives it a clean look. I don;t have the pics at home here, but I can get some on Friday for those that are interested.
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04-25-2008 | 02:45 AM
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RE: Eliminating Spare Tire?
It does look kinda funny without anything there. I think it's due to the fact that the rear bumper has that recess for the tire. You could move the license plate there and use it as a step. My F350 has it like that. I would make a jerry-can/Hi-lift holder over the vent. Hang the Hi-lift lower so it goes into the recess. That would keep it lower so the top doesn't hit parking structures or trees while off-roading. It would also put something there, in that huge empty space. If you are going to off-road hardcore you could make a proper rear bumper without the recess.