Maybe they're all cheap bastads like me! =P


Nahhh just kiddin. I know for me it's because I haven't gotten a tire carrier that'll hold a 37'' tire yet. So I still have the factory spare sitting on it just cause I don't want to remove it.

Others it might be money issues, or just personal preference would be my guess.

 

I ran spare-less all weekend. My right rear tire was being repaired due to a nail puncture. I could get used to the look, but I almost crushed my taillight backing up due to relying on my spare to bump the concrete pillar first in the parking garage. Doh!

 

Install is a pain but it's solid as hell. I have no complaints after almost 3 years running one with a 35 hanging on it. There are several threads out there if you need more info.

 

I don't run one because mine got stolen the swing out and tire. I don't have the money to by a new hardrock swing and new 35" tire. I'm looking for a used 35 in Denver if anyone has on.

 

I leave it in the garage due to living in a city where I can access my spare at my garage if I ever have a leak that won't make it home, otherwise my spare goes up on my MBRP roof rack during long hauls/trips. Makes for much less a abuse on my tail gate during the closing by those that use my tail gate as a an anger management tool.



I use a magnetic tool "holder" that perfectly fits the vent cover if I have have the need to carry the stock tire carrier for gear on the roof rack. Cheap quick and easy.

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Me personally I need a tire carrier lol don't wanna strain the stock hinges and the TF one I want is $700 haha I have my spare currently in my trunk