Spare tyre cover?

Post by **smashymike** » 24 Apr 2006, 16:28

Now call me paranoid but i do like to keep my spare tyre in order and until now have been wrapping it tenderly in polythene bags to keep it clean. Last for about a month and then starts flapping around under the car so I'm wondering if its possible to get a more aesthetic look like the tyre covers found on the back of 4x4's, you know what i mine, a tailored version of a tyre cover, zips and all. Anyone any ideas?

andmcit · Post by **andmcit** » 24 Apr 2006, 17:17

Just a few thoughts. Wouldn't wrapping the spare wheel up just retain the damp/moisture around the wheel and actually accelerate the rot of the steel wheel when the car is sat and/or sunk down...

The 4x4 covers don't actually totally encompass the wheel either so you'd have to have the lower downward face open otherwise if you had it the other way up you'd actually be carrying extra 'ballast' when rain water splashes up and fills the extra carrying capacity...

Andrew