Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:46:15 -0800
Reply-To: Jon Brown <jbrown510@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jon Brown <jbrown510@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [syncro.org] Re: Oversized Spare Tire Rack?
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Even with a decoupler, wouldn't this be hard on the differential?
Sometimes I ask stupid questions that expose my ignorance... hence the fire retardant underwear...
----- Original Message -----
From: eric abercrombie
To: syncrolist@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 7:27 PM
Subject: [syncro.org] Re: Oversized Spare Tire Rack?
I'm very happy with Gary's tire carrier.
If you have a decoupler, you can keep the stock spare tire which you
can install and drive in decoupled mode until you get the larger
tire patched/replaced.
Just another option to consider..
cheers
eric
--- In syncrolist@yahoogroups.com, Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@c...>
wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> Since I am now running LT215-75-R15 tires on my Syncro, I could
use
> your help in deciding how to deal with the oversized spare tire
issue.
> Namely, what's the best way to store the darn thing? Get an
Oversized
> Spare Tire Carrier (to replace the clamshell) like the one Van
Cafe
> sells for $90, or spend the $420-$685 to get one of those rear
mount
> racks? I sort of ruled out using a roof rack basket due to garage
> height limitations, aerodynamics (yea, right. It's a Vanagon!)
and
> hassle with access. Probably need a ladder to get to the thing.
>
> The problem I see with the Oversized Spare Tire Carrier is that
the
> tire will only fit if deflated, which means I have to always carry
a
> tire pump and may have deal with pumping the tire in less than
ideal
> conditions. It also drops down much further possibly getting
bashed by
> steep approach angles.
>
> The rear carrier seems to be a good (and expensive) solution other
than
> impeding the rear hatch and having to drill many holes in the
body.
> Theft of the tire/wheel/rack is a concern. I like the one Gary Lee
is
> selling
> <http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/swingtire/
> swingtire.htm>, but not cheap! What's the best side to mount, left
so
> the rear view is not blocked as much or right for better weight
> distribution? Is it better to attach the latch bracket to the
hatch or
> to the body near the license plate?
>
> Lets hear from all of you who have gone thru this. I want to know
if
> you are happy (or not) with the solution you chose.
>
> Thanks in advance for your valuable input.
>
> Keith O
> 84 Westy "Brownie" Solar Charged Camper
> 90 Westy Syncro
>
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