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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: PainRoller on September 28, 2015, 06:44:03 PM

Title: Help with Tire Carrier Security
Post by: PainRoller on September 28, 2015, 06:44:03 PM

So with a tire carrier bumper, how do you keep the spare tire from being stolen? What security method do you think works best?

So far I've found:
This Type (http://www.wholesalemarine.com/fulton-trailer-u-bolt-locking-levers-spare-tire-carrier.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwyqOwBRDZuIO4p5SV8w0SJAAQoUSwi_XcOIs4zv5i5XmqRqsXH_y-x5sJ-ah3dhLEH95L-hoCMIfw_wcB) but can't find it for our size rim.
Or this: HitchMate Spare Tire Lock (http://www.homedepot.com/p/HitchMate-Spare-Tire-Lock-6027/203517861?cm_mmc=Shopping|Base&gclid=CjwKEAjwyqOwBRDZuIO4p5SV8w0SJAAQoUSwenXweH3myk2nw90JRo8ZW3QezsvXD-tmakd7dUJXDhoC1y3w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)
Or this: Trimax Spare Tire Lock (http://www.amazon.com/Trimax-Trimaflex-Spare-Cable-Round/dp/B0000ATZD5/ref=pd_sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1C95PSZFDXE8KD1AQ14D&dpID=51%2BqvxtGEEL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR115%2C160_)

Which do you prefer and why?

Same question regarding Jerry Can Security.....

Title: Re:
Post by: Toro on September 28, 2015, 07:30:31 PM

For the spare tire
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COS06U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_DAFcwbQ0P1M00

For the jerry cans
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HOGJKC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_fDFcwbMN5CJ55

There is a "tunnel" that runs under the jerry can holder. Run the cable through there and up around the can handles.

With a little tweeking, this is ideal to hold them down.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HAB9JY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_gKFcwb5BJGY6T
  This type of hook orientation works best on this holder. You'll need to flip the short one and trim the length of the longer one.

A cable around the wheel will wear on the finish of your wheel.

Title: Re: Help with Tire Carrier Security
Post by: chrishaynesusa on September 28, 2015, 08:14:16 PM

Who Steals 35'S?

Title: Re: Help with Tire Carrier Security
Post by: ultrapc40 on September 28, 2015, 08:30:06 PM

Why not just use the lock but that you have similar to your actual wheels?

Title: Re: Help with Tire Carrier Security
Post by: PainRoller on September 28, 2015, 08:54:14 PM

Quote from: chrishaynesusa on September 28, 2015, 08:14:16 PM

Who Steals 35'S?

Running 33's and I want to KEEP my spare tire, thank you very much. LOL
Living in an apartment close to Beach Street = tie your shyte down or it will be gone.  :'( 

Thanks for all the great info, Toro!  Def buying those wheel locks tonight!  ;)

Title: Re: Help with Tire Carrier Security
Post by: Alex on September 28, 2015, 09:17:02 PM

Thanks for posting this Barb, something I should get as well once my bumper is ready to go.

Title: Re:
Post by: Deadpilot on September 28, 2015, 10:08:25 PM

Alex make sure ya get the ones Danny posted since you have 2nd lugs on tire carrier