What is the appeal of the spare tire delete?

[HCGxKaLiBeR]

In all my sedans, I take the donut out of the trunk. So they go faster/lighter and improve MPG.

On the other hand, Bronco without the spare just look wierd. I can forget about 0 - 60 and MPG on a Bronco so I left it there

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[Dusty]

There are use cases that warrant running without a spare tire. I have a lot of friends who do, and on some pretty hard core trails. But these are usually trailered to the OHV area, so there is usually a spare back at camp that somebody can run-git if they need it.

But these guys usually run better tires (BFG Krawlers), know what they're doing, carry plug kits and other supplies, and basically just make the conscious decision to favor lighter weight and better departure angle over the risk of cutting a tire.

That said, I doubt this mindset is optimal for most Bronco 6G owners and how they use their Broncos. For most of us I agree, best to carry a spare "just in case", if you're getting far from home or camp.

But I can see other situations where it might be preferred. If you're mostly driving on the street and you have sturdy off-road tires and you simply prefer the cleaner look of not having the spare tire on the back, I think that's a valid use-case to risk not needing it. I have a "beach mode" for my Bronco that would probably look better without the spare (top off, donut doors on), and I'd be fine assuming the risk on those occasions.

 

[stickshifthappy]

I have lost all hope in humanity.

What took you so long ?

 

[cracKen]

Its a city car 99% of the time unless I'm specifically going on a trip so why have an extra 50lbs there all the time? That and i'm inspired by some Jeep ultra-light builds. I could care less about perception, its my car.

 

[Hemisfear]

Personally, I like the "wheel only", no tire look(NOT)...Mall Crawling RULES! lol

 

[SasquatchMansquatch]

I just really want to know.

There are a handful of arguments for it:

- Some people just like the look
- It makes opening the rear door easier
- Concerns about theft
- Can put a cargo box there instead for a camping trip
- less weight improves gas mileage slightly

I'm not removing mine, I really like having a full size spare if I get a flat. This is especially true if you get a flat a long distance from home. If I'm 200 miles from home or up in the mountains, I really don't want to get a flat without my spare, since I'm looking at a tow, which might be hard to get if I'm a ways from cell reception, and then you're looking at a long wait. I have free towing, so that helps, but still, I don't want to wait hours for a tow, just to potentially have to wait for a tire shop to open up the next morning in a small town, or whatever. But for somebody just using their bronco as a daily driver and around town, I could see why they might want to remove it.

 

[ChrisCozart]

I'd be open to a spare delete if it was more of a replacement gate that didn't have all of the mounting holes and plastic vents that are exposed when the spare is removed....much like the OG Broncos.

 

[ColonelAngus]

I just really want to know.

Wasting your money, making your vehicle less useful, making it look worse.... I'm sure I forgot some stuff.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I just really want to know.

No thank you. I'm not a fan of a spare tire delete.

 

[AlexInNY]

I’m considering a delete. I don’t currently like the look but feel like I could get used to it. My off-roading is limited to driving on the beach and through New York City. If you don’t think that counts, you should drive on some of the roads in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

I am considering it because I feel confident that my Ridge Grapplers won’t blow on the roads I drive, and every time I park on the street I worry that someone is going to try to squeeze into a spot behind me by bumping into my spare and denting the tailgate. Getting ride of the spare would reduce that risk and allow me to fit into slightly smaller spots. I’m considering it out of necessity.

But still, I don’t know. The look is awkward.

 

[BeachTiger]

There are use cases that warrant running without a spare tire. I have a lot of friends who do, and on some pretty hard core trails. But these are usually trailered to the OHV area, so there is usually a spare back at camp that somebody can run-git if they need it.

^^^ This. You can make an argument for not carrying a spare on the street since you probably have roadside assistance and likely won't face mortal peril if you have to wait an hour for a tow truck. But do your wheeling buddies a favor and carry one off road or at a minimum keep the spare back at camp where it can be retrieved. Pretty much the only place I've ever needed to use a spare on my previous Jeeps was off road (cut sidewalls in each case). And this applies to the mismatched/incorrectly sized spare as well (topic of another recent thread)... you can probably get away with a smaller spare on the road in 2wd with open diffs, but try that in a hairy off road situation in 4wd and/or locked and you can trash your t-case and differentials. My previous off road club required all members to carry a full size spare when wheeling. The only exception was buggies. Those guys always had double beadlocks and 40s so they could drag themselves off the rocks at 0 PSI anyway.

 

[Mikey D]

Just ordered the SRQ Fabrications spare tire delete kit, primarily for the bottle-opener (KIDDING). Installing for all the reasons already stated. Oh, and the wife doesn't really dig it when she's opening the tailgate to throw in groceries. If I head out for a long trip, it's not really a big deal to reinstall the tire carrier.

 

[vzqhsg]

Need a place for Christmas Wreath

How do you hold that on? Are those 12 volt lights, or do you use the coverter?

 

[CyberRox]

I think it fugly without the spare, but what do I know.

Not ugly at all.

 

[daddycreswell]

Not ugly at all.

Everyone had opinion, just looks unfinished. Nice ride other wise.

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