Spare tire ideas Rear mount, or ditch it all together

[BlueHUMMERH2]

I like the rear mount. I think I got a prototype from someone who worked for GM, and as such, it doesn't clear my trailer's crank-jack thingy. But otherwise, I am very happy with it. I like the look. Also, I will always carry a spare because I'm afraid I won't be able to find a replacement tire or a place that can work with 35" tires.

[MONSTERMATT]

Still trying to figure out a way to "snug this spare up close to the body of my SUT in order toi make it look better and eliminate the vibrating and the shaking when on bumpy terrain heres a pic

[MONSTERMATT]

pic, any ideas?

[robb]

I took mine off and I like it better!

[CO Hummer]

I leave the rear tire inside because I can't stand rear tire carriers. I open the liftgate every day since I store my bike in the back. To0 much futzing with that stupid swing rack - it's always dirty, squeaks, etc, etc.

On occasion I need more room in the back (vacation, Moab). Then I just throw my tire on top of the Gobi.

[codeman671]

It is amazing how much the spare tire carriers have come down in the last few years. I bought one for my 03 when I first got it and it cost me a bloody fortune. It was the SMA. My 05 has the newer style oem carrier and it works slick compared to fighting the pin into the older style.

I hated having my tire inside, I could not put it on the back soon enough. The only thing that I don't like is the way the plate goes up on my tire now. My SMA had the plate down on the bumper, rear left. I used a tire cover and the overall look was better. I may still rip it off and relocate it down.

[Htothe2]

I see alot of hummer with the tire carrier off, how do u do that, is it a hrad procedure or can u do it at home, does it leave and hols or anything.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

I leave the rear tire inside because I can't stand rear tire carriers.

Dee dee dee

[JDLarue]

Matt,
What size tire is your spare? I tried mounting a 37x13.50x17 Toyo on my spare tire carrier and it wouldn't fit. The top was OK but the bottom of the tire stuck way out because of the over size width. Did u have that problem or is your spare the original factory 12.50?

JD

[timgco]

Originally Posted by JDLarue

Matt,
What size tire is your spare? I tried mounting a 37x13.50x17 Toyo on my spare tire carrier and it wouldn't fit. The top was OK but the bottom of the tire stuck way out because of the over size width. Did u have that problem or is your spare the original factory 12.50?

JD

I have the a 37 13.50 17 tire on my carrier with no issues. KenP even has a 38 15somehting on his. This is on the last design tire carrier. (mid 05 and up).

[lennyrebel]

Originally Posted by MONSTERMATT

Still trying to figure out a way to "snug this spare up close to the body of my SUT in order toi make it look better and eliminate the vibrating and the shaking when on bumpy terrain heres a pic

Yeah that's the way they look alright. When I first got my truck I'd be walking out to it from rear sideways and it looked like the tire was sitting out in space. Still looks same but I got use to it. I've had half a dozen trucks and I tried every system and the rear carrier is best. It is a pile of weight sitting up there so I guess it will always shake a little unless you fab another bracket to gate and then it might be tough on gate. I guess it's like a wife you just gotta get use to living with it. Regards The Reb

[frenzy1]

I don't like the way it looks on the back of the truck. I'm gonna order a gobi roofrack and put it on my roof !! Looks rugged !