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Spare Tire [message #88101]

Fri, 11 June 2010 17:06

Bob de Kruyff

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My old 16.5 spare has had a slow leak for years. I finally decided to yank it and either go with a 16" or replace it with a new 16.5. Once I removed it I was struck by how nice these coaches look with no tire back there. I'm seriously thinking about yanking the bracket as well. I've never had the need for a spare in 20 or so years--on the other hand I suspect the minute I don't have it ...... Are any others running with no spare?

Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ

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Re: [GMCnet] Spare Tire [message #88102 is a reply to message #88101]

Fri, 11 June 2010 17:17

hnielsen2

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Bob;
I have thought about.
Never had a flat.
We can always call for road service.
Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob de Kruyff" <NEXT2POOL@AOL.COM>
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Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:06 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Spare Tire

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>
> My old 16.5 spare has had a slow leak for years. I finally decided to yank
> it and either go with a 16" or replace it with a new 16.5. Once I removed
> it I was struck by how nice these coaches look with no tire back there.
> I'm seriously thinking about yanking the bracket as well. I've never had
> the need for a spare in 20 or so years--on the other hand I suspect the
> minute I don't have it ...... Are any others running with no spare?
> --
> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] Spare Tire [message #88106 is a reply to message #88101]

Fri, 11 June 2010 18:09

Nelson Wright

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Bob,
I agree that the GMC looks much better without that spare and I am
comfortable going without. However I have a four bag rear suspension
which will enable me to continue on five down. Also if you have a
towed you can always transport the flat to a repair shop or as has
been mentioned call for road service.

Nelson Wright
Orlando, Fl.
78 Royale rear bath

On Jun 11, 2010, at 6:06 PM, Bob de Kruyff wrote:

>
>
> My old 16.5 spare has had a slow leak for years. I finally decided
> to yank it and either go with a 16" or replace it with a new 16.5.
> Once I removed it I was struck by how nice these coaches look with
> no tire back there. I'm seriously thinking about yanking the bracket
> as well. I've never had the need for a spare in 20 or so years--on
> the other hand I suspect the minute I don't have it ...... Are any
> others running with no spare?
> --
> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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Re: Spare Tire [message #88109 is a reply to message #88101]

Fri, 11 June 2010 18:30

Luvn737s

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You would be limited to traveling only where you can get cell service and then waiting on them to arrive. Maybe you could fab an under-coach bracket if there was enough room around all the sewer hose, etc.

Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ

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Re: Spare Tire [message #88112 is a reply to message #88101]

Fri, 11 June 2010 18:49

Matt Colie

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Bob de Kruyff wrote on Fri, 11 June 2010 18:06

Bob,

Consider that carefully.

A recent Sunday afternoon in Ohio (along route 2), it took more than an hour and an half to get someone there with the wrong jack. I had a cracked wheel, but if I had needed a new 16.5 tire, I probably would have been Second On Line (SOL) for the last one in Ohio.

If you had 16" wheels that can use grocery store tires and never have to be anywhere on time, then that might be a reasonable way to go.

I'm still trying to find a jack that I can carry and will lift the front without damage.

Matt

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Re: Spare Tire [message #88114 is a reply to message #88112]

Fri, 11 June 2010 19:01

Harry

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I thought about removing the spare carrier and making a drawer that goes under the rear bed. The tire would lay flat in there.
Would that work?

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Re: Spare Tire [message #88118 is a reply to message #88114]

Fri, 11 June 2010 19:06

Matt Colie

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Harry wrote on Fri, 11 June 2010 20:01

I thought about removing the spare carrier and making a drawer that goes under the rear bed. The tire would lay flat in there.
Would that work?

Not in my case Harry.
There is a black dump and the hitch to deal with there.
Besides,
Nothing would say GMC without the space cover ?
Where would I put the Jenkins spare cover?

Matt

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Re: Spare Tire [message #88137 is a reply to message #88114]

Fri, 11 June 2010 20:28

mike miller

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Harry wrote on Fri, 11 June 2010 17:01

I thought about removing the spare carrier and making a drawer that goes under the rear bed. The tire would lay flat in there.
Would that work?

I have been told (by Bill Harvey who sent me these pictures) that it REALLY eats into storage under the bed.

<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5146>

It does "work."

Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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Re: Spare Tire [message #88151 is a reply to message #88118]

Fri, 11 June 2010 22:45

Chr$

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On my spare on my coach!!!!!

mcolie wrote on Fri, 11 June 2010 17:06

Harry wrote on Fri, 11 June 2010 20:01

I thought about removing the spare carrier and making a drawer that goes under the rear bed. The tire would lay flat in there.
Would that work?

Not in my case Harry.
There is a black dump and the hitch to deal with there.
Besides,
Nothing would say GMC without the space cover ?
Where would I put the Jenkins spare cover?

Matt

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Scottsdale, AZ

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