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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Copper Canyon on December 29, 2006, 11:36:00 pm

Title: Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Copper Canyon on December 29, 2006, 11:36:00 pm

As every owner of a square body Chevy or GMC pickup knows, the spare tire hangs down about a foot too much-just exaggerating.  But it does hang down too much.  

I wanted to know if anyone has raised it closer to the bed.  Or if there is a spare relocator of some sort.  Soon I will have the factory rear bumper instead of the step and that tire will be very obvious.  I'd appreciate any replys.  Thanks.

Title: Tires
Post by: Redneckchevy on December 30, 2006, 10:56:00 pm

Well iv seen pepole mount them on the front bumper
Iv seen the Swing away Rear bumber mount
Iv seen pepole buy the mounts that mount it in the center of the bed....Iv seen pepole even Mount it to the iner fender...of the bed iv seen them un top of them safari rack things that puts it way above the bed..If u want to put it in the cab with ya ...maybe put the seat belt on it and even a hat? who knows

Title: spare tire relocation
Post by: 74CREWCAB on December 31, 2006, 09:01:00 am

I've set my trucks (81 c10 & 74 c20) up with a front reciever hitch and use a tire carrier from Hidden Hitch to carry the spare up front.  Also works great for pushing trailers into tight spots.

Title: Re: spare tire relocation
Post by: woodys86sw on January 11, 2007, 08:49:00 am

Putting the spare up front will surely not make it hidden. I believe he wants the spare under the truck and out of site. I myself do not see the big deal if you can see part of the spare under the real bumper. But that is just me. You could get a bed cover and just leave the spare in the bed.  

Title: Re: spare tire relocation
Post by: VileZambonie on January 11, 2007, 04:34:00 pm

How about a thinner design spare tire like a donut? Or wait for technology and get a Tweel? A nice airless spare

They should be in production and not too expensive someday soon...