Spare tire on back or in your garage? [Archive]

Dug

02-03-2006, 10:30 PM

Leave mine in the garage all the time. Been on 3 trips over 3000 miles without it. I know its stupid, but just dont have the room for it. I'll probably be walking tommorrow from a flat , now that i posted this. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Bondage

02-03-2006, 10:40 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
How many took their spare tire off and left in their garage for daily driving?

For those that did, how far is your daily commute? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Left mine in the garage forever - then finally got a Gobi rack, and now I don't leave home without it!
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sean

W1N

02-03-2006, 10:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
How many took their spare tire off and left in their garage for daily driving?

For those that did, how far is your daily commute? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm thinking of doing the same. Couple of guys around here drive with some spray stuff with them and they will fill the tire with that if flat happens...

ROX

02-04-2006, 01:05 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
Mine is on the rack. Although I've never had a flat in my H2 I somehow start thinking I will the moment I leave it in the garage.

If you are driving in an urban area mainly in daylight hours i wouldn't worry about it and leave it the garage. For longer trips, and obviously wheelin', bring it along. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>X2 I know the minute I leave it, I will need it. I've only had one flat with these type/size of tires, and that was after we picked up a HUGE piece of metal off the freeway in our pickup. During daylight, but on the 5 lane bridge on the side of the road. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Very scarey. I leave mine on the roof rack now, cuz I have crappy Karma. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Plus my roof rack won't allow me to fit in the garage, so I'm reduced to outside in the rain, or in the shop under the leaks. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

HGW

02-04-2006, 02:23 AM

Went 60K miles last year with two Hummers--no spares--a waste of space inside and out.

A flat is what AAA is for.

ROX

02-04-2006, 02:35 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HGW:
A flat is what YOUR HUSBAND is for. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Fixed. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

timgco

02-04-2006, 02:40 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HGW:
A flat is what YOUR HUSBAND is for. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Fixed. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

HGW has a husband? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

ROX

02-04-2006, 02:46 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HGW:
A flat is what MY HUSBAND is for. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Fixed. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

HGW has a husband? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>good point.

Fixed again!

I thought that if you had a flat and didn't have a spare, they would charge you to bring one out cuz you wouldn't have one to put on. But I'm not 100% sure about that. Maybe someone else would know? Call the Onstar lady! She'll know. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

timgco

02-04-2006, 02:51 AM

hmmmmm. tire up top should solve that. 8ft garage height will fix the rest.

ROX

02-04-2006, 02:52 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
hmmmmm. tire up top should solve that. 8ft garage height will fix the rest. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Want to buy a slightly used Chrome jungle gym? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

MarineHawk

02-04-2006, 02:55 AM

For those of you who leave the spare behind, do you have the models with the inside-the-back spare? If so, does anyone make an aftermarket rear spare carrier? Would that solve your problem? I don't mind mine at all on the back (though I will probably loose the hard cover - like the tire showing better). Also, if I ever really space out (don't plan on it), I'd rather the spare to bump some hidden pole when backing up than my truck.

timgco

02-04-2006, 02:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MarineHawk:
For those of you who leave the spare behind, do you have the models with the inside-the-back spare? If so, does anyone make an aftermarket rear spare carrier? Would that solve your problem? I don't mind mine at all on the back (though I will probably loose the hard cover - like the tire showing better). Also, if I ever really space out (don't plan on it), I'd rather the spare to bump some hidden pole when backing up than my truck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have the carrier from an 04 and it sucks vs the 05/ 06 setup. They rattle and still block your view somewhat. If you back into something hard enough, it's not just yout tire, because that tire than hits your rear gate too.

I just like the clean look back there. I'm going to put the fullsize GOBI rack up top and be done with it.

I really take too many trips to the mountains and down south in the state to leave a tire behind. I take equipment in and out of the back and that tire is a PIA sometimes.

ROX

02-04-2006, 03:01 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MarineHawk:
I take equipment in and out of the back and that tire is a PIA sometimes. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Strictly groceries fer this gal. I don't have any other stuff in mine. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

timgco

02-04-2006, 03:02 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
hmmmmm. tire up top should solve that. 8ft garage height will fix the rest. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Want to buy a slightly used Chrome jungle gym? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you getting rid of that one? Why?

Dan

02-04-2006, 03:04 AM

About a year w/no tire. 20K+ per year.

I haul stuff with the open tailgate too much to not do it.

ROX

02-04-2006, 03:09 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
hmmmmm. tire up top should solve that. 8ft garage height will fix the rest. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Want to buy a slightly used Chrome jungle gym? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you getting rid of that one? Why? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'm winning the GOBI polished stainless, don'cha know. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I already have all the stuff that fits on it, therefore, I should have the rack! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Dan

02-04-2006, 03:10 AM

One of my faves, before I redesigned the plate light... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

ROX

02-04-2006, 03:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
hmmmmm. tire up top should solve that. 8ft garage height will fix the rest. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I think mine measured 94". 8 Ft could be cuttin it pretty close with 37" tires. Maybe Phil would let you park at his house. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Sweet! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

MarineHawk

02-04-2006, 03:22 AM

I didn't think about the problems swinging the out spare out on a side slope. Of course, I've only had mine for about 28 hours. Hmmm. As a side note, why is the tire carrier on the 06s made of lead? Actually, I kind of like such things in the day of plastic cars and trucks with plastic bumpers.

KenP

02-04-2006, 05:43 AM

Cool pic, Dan.

Old truck: only took the spare out when wheeling.

New truck: on the rear for now.

Dan

02-04-2006, 11:34 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Old truck: only took the spare out when wheeling.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Took it out of the truck, or out of the garage? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I just throw mine in the back for wheeling, you can kinda see it in that pic.

BTW, some jackass has his work truck parked in front of my house right now with the backup alarm going for about 10 minutes now. Not sitting well with my hangover. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif WTF! I'm going out there. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

NSANE

02-04-2006, 02:34 PM

I just got mine and it as the rear tire swing. I'll just leave mine on because of all my good luck I have. The swing works so good it's not a problem to use, even for the wife.

HGW

02-05-2006, 06:00 PM

Love the SUT w/o the spare---first thing I would do if I could afford another H2.

Pinhead

02-06-2006, 11:12 AM

50,000 no spare.

twenty2

02-06-2006, 11:26 AM

soon to be in the garage after I pull the whole swing off the back of the truck. I've got that swing spare tire carrier for sale.

DeBest

02-08-2006, 05:25 PM

I had the dealership remove mine before I took delivery in September. I think it looks a lot cleaner without it. However I have many question what year it is because it is not on the back like the 06's. Who cares, it fits a hell of a lot easier into the garage also. For long trips I can throw it up top ubtil then thats what Onstar is for I quess!!!

dochummer

02-08-2006, 10:49 PM

I currently have mine on the back from our trip to moab....haven't decided to take it back off yet....too lazy i guess.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

HummBob

02-08-2006, 11:36 PM

In the GARAGE http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

ketoman11

02-17-2006, 12:13 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DeBest:
I had the dealership remove mine before I took delivery in September. I think it looks a lot cleaner without it. However I have many question what year it is because it is not on the back like the 06's. Who cares, it fits a hell of a lot easier into the garage also. For long trips I can throw it up top ubtil then thats what Onstar is for I quess!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I plan to do the same with my 06 I pick up on 2/22/06 (yes - Im stoked!)

Question: My dealership said that they will have to "fill holes" in the sfrom taking the swing gate off -- how bad do the "fill-ins" look on the rear bumper and the rear trunk???? I'm worried it will look like CRAP.

DeBest

02-17-2006, 10:35 AM

Ketoman11,

The dealership did a great job removing the carrier and the plugs look fine they actually replaced the bumper cover as well. My dealership charged me $700 to do the work!!!

timgco

02-17-2006, 12:46 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DeBest:
Ketoman11,

The dealership did a great job removing the carrier and the plugs look fine they actually replaced the bumper cover as well. My dealership charged me $700 to do the work!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

$700 not to have atire carrier? wow!

What did you do with the carrier?

V10MOJO2TOW

02-18-2006, 01:59 AM

cell phone, onstar, and AAA. tire is in garage to make room for the four dogs

DeBest

02-18-2006, 10:35 AM

Acidus

02-19-2006, 05:50 PM

I put the spare on a roof rack. Getting it down will be a royal PITA, but if I ever need it I have it.

GeorgeSSSS

02-21-2006, 02:52 AM

Mine is always carried on the back. I think it is a cool look.

George SSSS

KenP

02-21-2006, 04:06 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Acidus:
I put the spare on a roof rack. Getting it down will be a royal PITA, but if I ever need it I have it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Putting the flat up on the roof, alone, in the snow, by yourself, with a 30 mph wind will be a royal PITA. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

DRTYFN

02-21-2006, 04:34 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Acidus:
I put the spare on a roof rack. Getting it down will be a royal PITA, but if I ever need it I have it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Putting the flat up on the roof, alone, in the snow, by yourself, with a 30 mph wind will be a royal PITA. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Girls. Need to hit the gym more.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

KenP

02-21-2006, 05:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Acidus:
I put the spare on a roof rack. Getting it down will be a royal PITA, but if I ever need it I have it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Putting the flat up on the roof, alone, in the snow, by yourself, with a 30 mph wind will be a royal PITA. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Girls. Need to hit the gym more.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Quit making fun of Ken Dirty. They had an inch of snow, I bet that made it harder http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Who's Ken Dirty and what's snow got to do with it?

Sorry, I'm a n0obie.