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Spare Tire Covers, Yes or No..?

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Old 08-03-2011 | 12:05 PM
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Whats the general consensus when it comes to Spare Tire Covers. So many don't seem to fit all that well, with the exception of the Deluxe Mopar Cover. If you have one, how about showing it off. Thanks, Steve
Old 08-03-2011 | 12:22 PM
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Don't have one, but I this they are cool for stock wheels... If they made one for 35, 37 worth a poop, I'd get one to keep the spare decent during winter.
Old 08-03-2011 | 12:41 PM
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Have not seen anything for 35's yet
Old 08-03-2011 | 01:06 PM
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I have read that you run the risk of mould wrecking the spare when covered. Not sure if this is true or not.
Old 08-03-2011 | 06:44 PM
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I had one but took it off. My spare tire (stock bridgestone) is turning brown around the edges and it was doing that before the tire cover. Thoughts?
Old 08-03-2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
I have nothing against them.. some very cool ones out there.. but; I spent allot of money on my wheels & tires and want to show them off!! Guess I am an attention whore
I'm with ya, I'm running 33 Nitto's & Silver AEV's. I think they look great. I just saw a new Jeep with a Factory Deluxe Cover & I thought it looked very finished. IDK.
Old 08-03-2011 | 07:42 PM
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Tire covers seem to be more for form than function. I don't think any tire worth a damn needs a tire cover to keep it from "going bad", especially if you're rotating all your tires regularly.
It's all about style, IMHO. If you can find one that's unique to you - go for it.
Not for me though, I like showing off my wheels and tires. It appears that I am also an attention whore...
Old 08-03-2011 | 09:50 PM
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I think tire covers look really nice when they're done right. But i also like the looks of matching spares... Mine is not a matching spare since i got new 35's, but i occasionally leave it un covered.









Old 08-03-2011 | 10:12 PM
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don't like the look of the cover. i always put my spare in my tire rotation so... not for me.
Old 08-03-2011 | 10:17 PM
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fish what kind of milage do you get out of a set of tires using the 5 tire rotation?



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