What is the purpose of a spare tire delete

[Lxatoledo]

This has a lot of options. (Ie. Snow skis w/ Molle straps) Going with 37"s and don't want the weight. In 25 years of wheeling and 40 yrs driving, I've needed a spare twice. Calculated risk.

Sponsored

 

[Lxatoledo]

I've been waiting for somebody to do a clean spare tire delete. Fiberglass or ABS, not sheet metal. Cleanly incorporates an aftermarket third brake light (not re-use the stock one because the curve is unnecessary without the spare tire), license plate mount with license plate light, backup camera and tailgate venting. Make it look as "factory" as possible, especially when paint matched to the body color. I'm not a fan of gluing it on because I may want to switch back to a spare tire carrier later, so it needs to be a non-destructive, reversible installation. I think the cleanest way to mount it would be a low profile sheet metal frame that bolts on to the stock spare tire mount bolt holes, then the fiberglass shell snaps on over it, maybe with a couple of hidden screws along the bottom where the vents are to lock it in place.

Someone please make this. And while you're at it, make the bed rail caps I've been whining about for almost a year.

Just posted on this.... You may like.

 

[Dusty]

Just posted on this.... You may like.

I've seen that one and it's not one that I would consider. It meets almost none of the criteria I mentioned in my comments.

 

[Bikeric]

You could mount it vertically like the roof panels and secure it the same way.... ratchet strap to the floor rings and around the head rests. Wont be much room left in the back but that would do it.

I considered carrying the spare that way, BUT it wouldn’t fit because there is only 34” between the floor and roll bar. Not enough vertical space inside for a 37”.

 

[KANE COUNTY ILLINOIS]

I've been waiting for somebody to do a clean spare tire delete. Fiberglass or ABS, not sheet metal. Cleanly incorporates an aftermarket third brake light (not re-use the stock one because the curve is unnecessary without the spare tire), license plate mount with license plate light, backup camera and tailgate venting. Make it look as "factory" as possible, especially when paint matched to the body color. I'm not a fan of gluing it on because I may want to switch back to a spare tire carrier later, so it needs to be a non-destructive, reversible installation. I think the cleanest way to mount it would be a low profile sheet metal frame that bolts on to the stock spare tire mount bolt holes, then the fiberglass shell snaps on over it, maybe with a couple of hidden screws along the bottom where the vents are to lock it in place.

Someone please make this. And while you're at it, make the bed rail caps I've been whining about for almost a year.

Amen brother...non-metal and a clean factory-look and I'm in!

 

[Dog]

Went with Agency 6 Spare tire delete, no real instructions or video but figured it out and about 45 minute install. I chose the onboard compressor and repair kit. The weight off the tailgate alone is amazing.

I just installed the same one. I called Agency 6 this week and they now have a draft YT video online, no audio yet, but the 8 minute video instructions are actually quite good. Not cheap at 400, but it is solidly built, heavy (I'm guessing 20 lbs), and turn key. All hardware included. And uses factory wiring for brake light and camera, no splicing or modifications required.

And you're right, the weight off the tailgate is huge. I will be hauling my spare in the cargo area of my 2-door - it's just me in this rig, and I can easily use that space for the spare.

.

 

[Ninjak]

I run the spare tire delete. I like it, nice and clean and I have two jerry cans back there.

 

[pandapaul]

The delete takes the 150lbs off the back and out of view. I still have the spare, but store it inside.

Edit 06/26/23: I no longer carry a spare. I now carry an inner tube and a patch and plug kit. I always carry tools that I can remove and reinstall the beadlock ring (if needed) and I have on-board air.

Hey @Bikeric, is this still the case for you? (Carrying the kit rather than the spare). I'm tempted to do the same.

 

[Bikeric]

Hey @Bikeric, is this still the case for you? (Carrying the kit rather than the spare). I'm tempted to do the same.

Yes Sir. The inner tube folds up and fits in my floor cubby.

 

[Doccruz1]

Well traded the Wildtrak with the Agency6 delete on the back and now dealing with a 37 spare which is heavy ass heck, cant find a delete kit for the Raptor. Onboard compressor and repair kit worth it over the huge spare.

 

[Jer]

If you are relocating the spare somewhere else or don’t go off road and rely on road side assistance then that’s prob fine. Going off road without a spare is crazy , unless someone else has one for you. Compressors and patch kits are great until you get an unrepairable tire off. Been there done that, glad i had a spare.

 

[BeerRunner]

Agree with most here, I can’t but not notice the curved factory 3rd brake light that is reused in most aftermarket spare tire deletes. I might return my Havoc and get a Agency’s 6 or Turn Off-road

 

[Denny Swift]

Fab Fours

 

[userdude]

I would like to go spareless eventually. Definitely will be relying on tire repair kit and GlueTreads at that point:

https://www.gluetread.com/

 

[xiLLeNtz]

mod? Total noob here, so I was just wondering. I thought the full size spare was essential to an off road vehicle. Can anyone enlighten me?

My Outerbanks has 34s on the stock wheels. The tires alone are like 80lbs a piece and with the wheel it’s 100lbs. Add in air, it’s quite heavy! With that being said, I already have a hard time rotating myself so you definitely wont see me swapping them out roadside if needed.

I’m not naive enough to think I’ll never need a spare. But I am more worried about a tire unbeading itself on the few trails I run versus puncturing on the highway.

In place of the spare tire I have the DV8 kit with a DD SS3 pod that has a red backlight. It goes white in reverse and if I flip one of my aux switches.

Sponsored