Spare tire carrier
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I am on my third Astro. I have previously installed a spare tire carrier on the rear door for carrying a full sized spare. I can never get a straight answer from GM as to whether the under body mount that carries the spare donut will support a full sized rim and spare. Any one know????
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I'd say it would be okay, as long as the full-sizetire will physically fit under the vehicle. Here is my reasoning:that cable has a tremendous amount of force on it to begin with if you take into consideration the weight of the tire/wheelassembly and the force of cinching it in place. The factory wants no part of that tire coming out of there and hitting a vehicle behind you so they are going to put some stout parts in that mechanism. The full size tire isn't going to weigh that much more (assuming you use a steel rim with a narrow tire that is the same height as the tire/wheel combination you are currently running). Remember, you are going for effect, not looks.
The key consideration is the condition of the retaining cable and winch mechanism; be certain that the cable is not frayed (not even one strand) or rusty and that the winch is rust free, properly lubricated, and functionsas it should.
The key consideration is the condition of the retaining cable and winch mechanism; be certain that the cable is not frayed (not even one strand) or rusty and that the winch is rust free, properly lubricated, and functionsas it should.
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