Need opions

[iccon]

What do you perfer tire mounted outside of hummer on back or tire mounted inside?

[pteam]

Well the tire mounted both places is ugly, and not functional, nothing but taking up space. But I think its the lesser of two evils on the outside, because interior space is more important, for gear, or more importantly seats if your putting seats back there.

Man it would be great if you could mount the tire under the car yet not lose ground clearance, find a place to tuck it up under there in an unused space, yet sadly this aint gonna happen.

Personally I'm taking my spare tire off the back soon and just storing it at home. 90% of my driving is local and if the tire had a problem I'd be local or I could put the tire carrier on if I took a road trip. Also not to mention I have aftermarket rims and tires and the stock rim and tire on the back doesnt exactly match. Taking it off will save a bit of gas and not look stupid. The only reason I see leaving it on besides that once in a blue moon time you might get a flat (the stock tires from experience are damn durable and had not very many problems on many limos that run many miles always on OEM tires) is if somebody were to rear end you it would be one more thing for the rear tire to go into their teeth

[H2R]

I like them outside (with a cover though), the protection that they would provide in a rear end collision is more than without them. Inside you have to deal with the tire smell thing.

[tower]

I have an external spare carrier but I think the H2 looks really clean without it. I have a locking drawer in my cargo area, so an internal carrier (which I had and removed) is no longer an option. Many people mount theirs on their (often Gobi) roof rack, either with or without the Gobi tire carrier. For me, this is not an option as I would not fit into any of the garages which I frequent (including my own). Unlike some, I wouldn't run without a spare. I have had flats both on and off road and for myself, the potential problems are not worth it. Ultimately, the only opinion of consequence is your own.

[SnakeH2]

Originally Posted by tower

Ultimately, the only opinion of consequence is your own.

He never asked for opinions though. He wants opions.

[Hucky]

Id just call AAA and let them handle it, and run without it.

[tower]

Originally Posted by SnakeH2

He never asked for opinions though. He wants opions.

Are those as addictive as opioids?

[blackhawk29]

My o5' had it mounted on the inside, which makes opening up the rear liftgate easy and fast to load items. My o8' has it mounted outside on the back, so it's a pain to open the tire carrier and swing it out of the way and make sure it does not scratch the liftgate when doing so. I was going to take it off, but i think it really kinda goes with the whole off road image of the vehicle, so i decided for now to leave it on. (my wife actually convinced me of this) It's uncovered just how it came from the factory. I like this look instead of a covered tire.