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The Ledge
03-24-2006, 12:34 AM
Folks,

Need to take my parents in addition to my daughter, and 2 of her teammates to a bball tournament this weekend. My H2 has the interior spare tire and was planning on removing it for more comfort and gym bag space for the 2 hour ride on a major highway. I have factory GM roof rack cross bars but was also planning on laying a spare blanket down first, then affixing the spare tire down, cross tied heavily to the crossbars. Am I good to go on this? or am I creating a hazard here without a proper tire specific roof rack? Feedback appreciated from the experienced. Thanks in advance. Ed

Klaus
03-24-2006, 12:50 AM
That wheel and tire weighs about 100lbs. If it fell off at 70 MPH it could be deadly.

How's your court skills?

Get a proper spare tire mount or leave the spare at home.

Screeper
03-24-2006, 12:57 AM
Leave the spare at home and get a proper tire plug kit. If you have the air suspension you will be able to fix 95% of you tire problems without taking the tire off the hub. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

The Ledge
03-24-2006, 12:58 AM
Say no more. Thanks message received loud and clear.