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Steve #1 -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/24/2008 1:29:30 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ReconH3

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 [:D]


I'm with you, that's why I have the spare and the repair kit. 

Pick up a fat girl to ride shotgun off road to even out the weight of the spare. [:D]

A Jerrycan or high lift carrier would be a good solution to cover the vent.

  
n0m4d -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/24/2008 1:52:25 PM)

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.

ALPHA XY -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/24/2008 5:25:27 PM)

I swear someone does.......damn, I wish I could remember where I saw it.

I thought it was the Geiger H3 GT...but it looks like they did some custom filling there.

Timgco -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/24/2008 7:54:01 PM)

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. 

ReconH3 -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/24/2008 11:45:25 PM)

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.

n0m4d -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/25/2008 9:31:40 AM)

I'd love to see those pics.  I don't see anything on the GOBI site.

Mountain Trooper -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/25/2008 9:39:15 AM)

The 3 looks terrible without the spare on the back.  That looks like a Ford Explorer. 

ReconH3 -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/25/2008 10:28:14 AM)

If you turn it into a hatchback like the HMMWV it probably wouldn't look so bad without the spare [;)]

Timgco -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/25/2008 2:28:57 PM)

Here's the rear plate pic.
The bolts are welded into that plate. You don't drill into that.  This plate has a few bends in to from top to bottom and left to right.  It's tough to tell.  It's a real PITA to make.  ...I've heard.[;)]

Black_Impala -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/26/2008 9:41:30 AM)

I've thought about removing the spare and putting it on the roof. No more parking garages though.

Ghostrider -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/27/2008 8:15:23 PM)

That Gobi cover isnt too bad...If I took mine off, i'd put the ladder in the center.

I think it looks too much like a Mercedes G-Wagon (aka..a Scion or a Toaster) without one though.

3hummers -> RE: Eliminating Spare Tire? (4/27/2008 8:42:41 PM)

I will keep my spare tire.

  

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