rb
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Post by rb on Feb 13, 2011 21:18:59 GMT -5
I m new to this board and have read just about all the discussion and talk of where to put a spare tire. Thanks RB
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Post by darrenz on Feb 13, 2011 21:39:43 GMT -5
Wherever you think looka best, passenger seat,back seat...jk. I don't carry a spare. I have aaa. You May find it easier to hide a plug kit and air compressor. But if you have good tires and arnt driving cross country I wouldn't be too worried
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Post by dawgdk on Feb 13, 2011 21:50:54 GMT -5
top of trunk on luggage rack or back seat compartment
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Feb 13, 2011 22:32:23 GMT -5
I am using a molded fuel tank sunken into the back seat so it will not be seen. That leaves me the area in the front end available for such things as a spare. Will I carry one? Not likely.
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Zmud
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Post by Zmud on Feb 13, 2011 22:43:47 GMT -5
A can of fix-a-flat is all you need! ;D Plus easier to store!!
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Post by spyderdriver on Feb 14, 2011 0:32:19 GMT -5
i say try a small trailer tire (deflated) on top of the front bumper and a can of fix-a-flat.
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Post by thehag71 on Feb 14, 2011 6:32:56 GMT -5
rb, Welcome to the wonderful world of the bradley! Congratulations on reading just about all the discussion and talk of where to put a spare tire. You are welcome.
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Post by thehag71 on Feb 14, 2011 6:53:08 GMT -5
Ok, sorry for the last post. Not really. Were you looking for a place to put a spare tire in a bradley, or were you just commenting about reading the posts of where to put a spare tire?
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Post by killswitch0201 on Feb 14, 2011 13:55:44 GMT -5
Anyone ever cut the front to make a "trunk"? I was thinking about doing it similar to how the bugs are with the space up front for storage. Just a thought.....Anyone have any insight or pictures?
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Post by Wyn on Feb 14, 2011 14:37:08 GMT -5
In the GT 1 you have the headlight boxes.
In the GT II you have the gas tank just enough room for the brake resovor.
In the GTE, which has an hood opening you have the batteries.
Still no room for a spare tire. But room to squeeze a can of Fix-a-Flat and maybe a tire repair kit.
Wyn
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Post by smyrnaguy on Feb 14, 2011 15:02:48 GMT -5
Most of us carry our spare tires around our middles and squeeze them into the seat.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Feb 14, 2011 15:30:42 GMT -5
Anyone ever cut the front to make a "trunk"? I was thinking about doing it similar to how the bugs are with the space up front for storage. Just a thought.....Anyone have any insight or pictures? Yes, see my last post above. The rear seat is useless and in my opinion is a safer place for a fuel tank. I did the same to my Beetle by mounting a bus tank behind the rear seat and boxing it in with steel. |
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Post by Wyn on Feb 14, 2011 18:04:23 GMT -5
Most of us carry our spare tires around our middles and squeeze them into the seat. Man you got me pegged ! ;D ;D |
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Post by rebel67 on Feb 14, 2011 23:49:07 GMT -5
From other posts Ive seen, the only spare anyone seems to need is a belt.......and the one smyrnaguy spoke of.....(good one!)
Not that I reccomend Fix-a-Flat as a rule, it does seem to be the best way to go. Unless you dont mind mods, then why not try a continental kit?
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rb
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Post by rb on Feb 15, 2011 20:54:35 GMT -5
I thank all of you for all your help and info. RB
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Post by superdave008 on Feb 15, 2011 23:29:20 GMT -5
I've been toying around with the idea of where to put a spare. I have a GT2 and thought about a very thin spare under the front bumper with a ground effects package coming out to the front of the bumper, to hide it . The spare would slide out the front, and add extra weight to the front end . After carrying a plug kit and a compressor in my truck it worked so well the one time I needed it that I haven't worried about a spare since.
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Post by spyderdriver on Feb 19, 2011 18:47:22 GMT -5
on i gt you have thos door boxes....you could cut a flap out...
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