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shroomer
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Topic: Spare tire cover won't go on Posted: 26 Aug 2013 at 6:56pm |
Any advice on getting the blasted spare tire cover on? It says it's for a 14" wheel, but.....
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Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8
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Sleepless
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Posted: 26 Aug 2013 at 7:17pm |
Although it is for a 14" wheel, 14" tires come in several diameters (sizes). My guess is that the cover is made for a smaller 14" tire than you have.
Bob
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
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CharlieM
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Posted: 26 Aug 2013 at 7:57pm |
I couldn't even get the factory cover off the factory tire. I swear they grew that tire inside the cover! I knew if I ever got it off I would never get it back on. I trashed the factory cover and bought an aftermarket cover that fit. Good luck.
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Charlie
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Posted: 26 Aug 2013 at 8:32pm |
I use mine to cover my mounted t.v. In the garage.
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shroomer
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Posted: 26 Aug 2013 at 9:08pm |
My suspicions are being confirmed.
Thanks all for the info.
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Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8
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furpod
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Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 8:36am |
I took mine off once.
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Sleepless
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Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 9:32am |
The elastic in mine gradually "died" so I bought a new cover last month. Fits tightly, but tends to hold a little rain water during our current rainy season inn Florida. Time to create a weep hole at the bottom of the cover.
Bob
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
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CharlieM
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Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 10:25am |
Little "brass" grommets from the hardware store work great for weep holes.
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Charlie
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Sleepless
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Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 10:53am |
Good idea! Thanks.
Bob
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
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Goose
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Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 11:12am |
Lost ours the second day out on our first trip, decided that there had to be a better way. Have not had any trouble since I made the tire cover. Goose
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