I don t think it would mainly because those tires are so stiff.
Is a spare on a roof rack a bad idea.
I created this instructable to address some concerns a few members had expressed with using wood for the mount and.
The only drawbacks.
I too can t sacrifice bed space for a spare.
A roof rack is a classic off road accessory.
First my vehicle hummer h3 has slightly curved factory roof racks and i d rather not replace.
For those that carry their spare tire on their roof rack.
Car truck semi truck.
If you ve got a roof rack or cargo basket then you can gain cargo space inside your vehicle and carry a larger spare with one of our roof mounted spare tire carriers.
I wonder if that would work.
And something hanging in front of the tailgate would be a pain too.
I guess i ll just have to stick with my patch kit and air compressor for the time being.
But climbing up to a basket on top of a tall 4x4 is a challenge.
Diy teardrop trailer roof rack ideas they are usually mounted to the roof of a teardrop trailer which are usually attached to the back of cars.
I feel like it can t be too bad since your tires get just about as much exposure but maybe not quite as much sunlight.
If you are unsure about what i mean try and lift your spare up onto your roof racks.
Hey guys coming to you with a two part question.
A lot of people carry spare tyres on their roof racks and that s fine providing you watch the total roof weight and can get it up and down.
This instructable is a companion project to a previous instructable project of mine called wooden roof rack which can be found here.
The idea is to build a bumper or body mounted spare tire carrier.
Spare tyres on roof racks.
I kinda like the deflated spare tire idea.
I bet you ll either struggle or you won t be able to do it.
Homemade roof rack with accessories.
The roof rack on the top of the tear drop trailer is quite useful in carrying items such as bicycles sport items fishing items etc.
It makes a vehicle look extra adventurous and unlocks some space to mount toys and tools.
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All these rear mounted racks are great but keep in mind they really only carry bikes although some also carry skis and snowboards.
I used a cheap spare tire cover as it cut down on wind noise and to keep the harsh desert sun from damaging it even though the other.
