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No spare? WHY!

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Old 04-19-2014, 06:45 PM
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Default No spare? WHY!

I've seen a lot of jk's running no spares. Why?!?!

Is it really the drop off angle why you're not running one?

Too cheap?

Looks better without?

Less weight?

Why?!?!?
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Sometimes it's all of the above and sometimes personal preference...
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real reason is some people just like to test fate lol. I could go 100,000 miles and never have a flat but the day I left my spare at home i for sure would get a flat. Kind of like packing rain gear on a motorcycle trip, the minute you leave it at home it rains like crazy for a week.
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I think it's because they can't afford a bumper with a tire carrier. Those items that mount to stock tire carriers have bad reviews.
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Around town I run no spare. On road trips or when offroad the spare is strapped inside the jeep. I have a JKU but don't run a rear seat so I have plenty of room for my spare, tools and spare parts inside. I run a 30lb rear stubby and love it. I like the look of no spare on the rear, the weight savings and visibility.

Those who never run a spare or only own 4 tires are pushing their luck.
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Originally Posted by jadmt
real reason is some people just like to test fate lol. I could go 100,000 miles and never have a flat but the day I left my spare at home i for sure would get a flat. Kind of like packing rain gear on a motorcycle trip, the minute you leave it at home it rains like crazy for a week.
Amen brother!!! Which is why I run one.
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Buddies don't run one till we go wheeling then they bring it...its the reason s listed above,
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Personally I like loosing 100 lbs. but also at the moment I can't afford a bumper/tire carrier. As soon as I can I will be running a spare on back
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I was undecided on what bumper i wanted. Still undecided. Most are too big and heavy. Might go with the genright carrier
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I would love to get the genright. Light and sharp as hell


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