Full size spare

Will a full size spare fit where the donut spare is located?:confused:

Yes you just have to move the tool kit.
Why are we shouting?:D

Don't you have to move the donut, too? :D
Nope just deflate it the full size will slip right over the top. :p

Yep...I have a pic of my full size spare in my camera. I will post it when I get home. The jack kit fits neatly in a spot on the right side of the trunk, although I kinda wish I could put it somewhere else. I might build something that allows me to store it under the spare (since I won't be needing the jack unless I also need the spare. Maybe I will make something out of minicell foam. Hmmm...:rolleyes:

I have a pic of my full size spare in my camera.
Doesn't that make it difficult to take pictures? :p

Don't you have to move the donut, too? :D
I love donuts! :D

Time to make the donuts.

yes, and the darn camera is hell to lug around.. :D

This is by far the funniest thread I'd ever read. You guys crack me up:D

"Yep...I have a pic of my full size spare in my camera. I will post it when I get home. The jack kit fits neatly in a spot on the right side of the trunk, although I kinda wish I could put it somewhere else. I might build something that allows me to store it under the spare (since I won't be needing the jack unless I also need the spare. Maybe I will make something out of minicell foam. Hmmm...:rolleyes:"

You've got a full size spare "IN" your camera? WOW! Must be a rather large camera.Tough to carry too I'll bet! (sarcasm):p

Rats. They beat me to it!:mad:

shouting?:D

:confused: Why do we even have font sizes this big?:confused:

Smaller increments for the fonts would be nice to have available. These giant leaps are definitely

IN YOUR FACE :confused:

I don't like them.

shouting?:D

:confused: Why do we even have font sizes this big?:confused:

Smaller increments for the fonts would be nice to have available. These giant leaps are definitely

IN YOUR FACE :confused:

I don't like them.

Yeah but these huge fonts help greatly for us old farts with eyes that are going bad!

Yeah but these huge fonts help greatly for us old farts with eyes that are going bad!
FYI - you can change font size in Internet Explorer by selecting View \ Text Size, or in Firefox by pressing Ctrl+ / Ctrl-

Yep...I have a pic of my full size spare in my camera. I will post it when I get home. The jack kit fits neatly in a spot on the right side of the trunk, although I kinda wish I could put it somewhere else. I might build something that allows me to store it under the spare (since I won't be needing the jack unless I also need the spare. Maybe I will make something out of minicell foam. Hmmm...:rolleyes:
I started a thread about something similar. I recently purchased a full size spare also and do not like having the tool kit just resting out in the open on the little ledge. I don't want to see it and I use that ledge space quite a bit. I plan on strapping the jack to the inside of the full size spare and mount the tools to the underside of the trunk lid. I also plan on picking up some triangles and mounting them under the trunk lid also. I might get around to it this weekend. I am interested in your minicell foam. Is it something in a can that you can custom make something with? I sense a trip to Home Depot and/or Lowe's at lunch time.:D

Yes you just have to move the tool kit.
Why are we shouting?:D

Finally, a post that I can read without my glasses! This board thinks of everything! :)

!@$#@#$@# GD!! My dealer lied to me and said that there was already a full sized spare in there!!! He owed me something for screwing something up a bit, and it was either "tint" yay.. or bed extender, i asked about full size spare instead and she said it was already a full size.. I'm pissed now!!!

Is there anything I can do since it wasn't in writing?

Nevadagarth - I like your ideas too! Some long lengths of double sided velcro strips and something to pad the jack against the wheel would work well too...and you could do the same with the tools to the lid with the velcro. Easy on and off.

The minicell foam I speak of comes in blocks. Last time I bought some it was in a 3" thickness I think. I got if from a local canoe/kayak store. I usually use it to outfit padding in whitewater kayaks. It is grey, closed cell foam. I use a serrated edge knife and 40 grit sandpaper to shape it like clay. :) I also use contact cement to glue pieces together. I was thinking of making a rounded shape that would fit inside the spare, with custom notches or spaces cut out for the jack and each tool, kinda like the existing black styrofoam that the tools come in from the factory. I will see if I have some left in the basement and take a couple of pics. Now, if only I can get that blasted heavy camera with the spare tire in it down the stairs. :D

Cheers,
TS

Anyone else have any good ideas to share?

I was actually considering buying some of that expanding foam for filling gaps in insulation and using Saran Wrap to wrap the tools and the inside of the rim to create a custom tool holder. I would do it is stages so as to slowly build the foam up and insert the tools in layers if need be. It might be a "double decker" holder depending on how things work out. I am taking the next two days off to paint our Family Room so maybe I will step out into the garage for fresh air and start working on a custom tool holder.

I think I will check into your idea also.

BUMP!

Any progress on this?

I am also converting to a full size spare and do not like the right side location of the tools....

Anyone have any good ideas?

TIA

TL

I am also converting to a full size spare and do not like the right side location of the tools....
Toss the styrofoam, wrap the tools in a heavy cloth and put them on top or under the spare.

Roak

BUMP!

I am also converting to a full size spare and do not like the right side location of the tools....

Anyone have any good ideas?

TL

Sears sells an under-the-seat plastic toolbox for under $10 that fits nicely on the shelf and holds a few tools. I also replaced the cheap OEM jack with a 12 ton bottle jack.

This is a great thread, as I recently bought an '09 RTL and am a little concerned about having a donut spare. I'm interested in buying a fullsize spare (wheel and tire) if it's not too expensive.

I'm taking a 2300 mile trip the week after Christmas, and would like to convert before then. Any recommendations on the best place to buy an OEM wheel with or without factory rubber?

Anybody want to sell one? :D

Thanks,
Eric

This is a great thread, as I recently bought an '09 RTL and am a little concerned about having a donut spare. I'm interested in buying a full size spare (wheel and tire) if it's not too expensive.

I'm taking a 2300 mile trip the week after Christmas, and would like to convert before then. Any recommendations on the best place to buy an OEM wheel with or without factory rubber?

Anybody want to sell one? :D

Thanks,
Eric

Post a WTB:(want to buy) on the trading post forum. Be warned that 09 wheels are hard to come by especially single ones and are more expensive than other years since they are high in demand right now.

There is Craig's list too, but most likely it will be a sale for all 4, not single a rim

Any recommendations on the best place to buy an OEM wheel with or without factory rubber?

Thanks,
Eric

You're in the best place to buy an OEM wheel. I bought mine via ROC. Post in WTB and good luck!

Thanks for the responses, SPQRIDGE and Nimbus1. I'll post a WTB and hope I can find one.

Have a great week, guys!

Eric

I just wish someone would sell me a FS tire and rim.

I just wish someone would sell me a FS tire and rim.

I have one..............
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28544
Will work a deal if you figure shipping I am in 81005.

I just wish someone would sell me a FS tire and rim.

I have one..............
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28544
Will work a deal if you figure shipping I am in 81005.

I believe he looking for a RTX Grey rim?:confused:

Posted to the wrong thread. Sorry about that.

Nevadagarth - I like your ideas too! Some long lengths of double sided velcro strips and something to pad the jack against the wheel would work well too...and you could do the same with the tools to the lid with the velcro. Easy on and off.

The minicell foam I speak of comes in blocks. Last time I bought some it was in a 3" thickness I think. I got if from a local canoe/kayak store. I usually use it to outfit padding in whitewater kayaks. It is grey, closed cell foam. I use a serrated edge knife and 40 grit sandpaper to shape it like clay. :) I also use contact cement to glue pieces together. I was thinking of making a rounded shape that would fit inside the spare, with custom notches or spaces cut out for the jack and each tool, kinda like the existing black styrofoam that the tools come in from the factory. I will see if I have some left in the basement and take a couple of pics. Now, if only I can get that blasted heavy camera with the spare tire in it down the stairs. :D

Cheers,
TS

Anyone else have any good ideas to share?

How about some of that foam blocking that comes in pelican cases? Or is this the same thing? You can form the foam to the object by pulling out little squares. If I end up getting a FS spare, I'll probably replace my jack as well and have the safety stuff in the trunk. I'll get rid of the other senseless stuff I carry.