Should I remove my rear tire?

[DOCXKT]

What’s up guys, I’ve been debating if I should delete my rear tire and replace it with the gas canisters. Do you guys think it’s wise to delete it? I don’t do a lot of off-roading since I live in nyc. I’m running 35 ko2. Any good experience and bad experiences? Other then a flat tire experience.

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[jludave]

I live in nyc.

I would never drive anywhere in the Tri-State area without a spare.

 

[Mac]

This got me thinking, been driving for the last 38 years with a spare, not always on a Jeep, plenty of trucks in those years, never used it, I do not like the look of a Jeep without a spare on the back, IMO doesn't look right without it.

 

[sourdough]

For me, a couple Rotopax on the tailgate work. I carry my spare on cargo floor.

 

[DOCXKT]

For me, a couple Rotopax on the tailgate work. I carry my spare on cargo floor.

I would never drive anywhere in the Tri-State area without a spare.

That’s the one I was actually looking at.

 

[csjlu]

What’s up guys, I’ve been debating if I should delete my rear tire and replace it with the gas canisters. Do you guys think it’s wise to delete it? I don’t do a lot of off-roading since I live in nyc. I’m running 35 ko2. Any good experience and bad experiences? Other then a flat tire experience.

"Wise" wouldn't be my first word choice to describe driving NYC without a spare. But if you are having greater difficulty refueling than maybe so. Why is it so difficult for you to refuel? It always seems there is a gas station every ten blocks whenever I travel through one of the boroughs.

 

[DOCXKT]

"Wise" wouldn't be my first word choice to describe driving NYC without a spare. But if you are having greater difficulty refueling than maybe so. Why is it so difficult for you to refuel? It always seems there is a gas station every ten blocks whenever I travel through one of the boroughs.

This got me thinking, been driving for the last 38 years with a spare, not always on a Jeep, plenty of trucks in those years, never used it, I do not like the look of a Jeep without a spare on the back, IMO doesn't look right without it.

The main reason I want to delete it is because most of my rear window is blocked by it I can’t see if a car is tailgating me. I used my spare tire once on my sedan.


It’s not because I’m having trouble refueling. I’m replacing it with the canisters to cover up the big odd looking spot. It’s more for the looks I guess.

 

[jludave]

The main reason I want to delete it is because most of my rear window is blocked by it I can’t see if a car is tailgating me.

Most of us go with larger tires and still run a spare. Yes, visibility is a bit hindered but you have 2 side view mirrors to help with that.

I've been driving in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State area since I was 16. I'll never drive a vehicle without a spare tire here.

 

[CMF150]

If you lived down south those gas cans might get stolen right about now......

 

[csjlu]

The main reason I want to delete it is because most of my rear window is blocked by it I can’t see if a car is tailgating me. I used my spare tire once on my sedan.


It’s not because I’m having trouble refueling. I’m replacing it with the canisters to cover up the big odd looking spot. It’s more for the looks I guess.

I see what you're saying. One solution may be to get a Tazer and reprogram the backup camera to stay on the whole time while driving. I've never done this, so maybe others can attest if it's a valid suggestion.

In my case, I've come to find the limited rearview visibility of a wrangler as one of its selling points. Especially when I have the soft top back, I can't see any tailgaters behind me. Out of sight, out of mind. Life is good.

 

[DHW]

If you lived down south those gas cans might get stolen right about now......

Personally, I've stolen 6 of them so far.... It's like Mad Max 2 down here.

 

[Headbarcode]

Do you have the 8.4 uconnect? If so, just hit the camera button for a rearward glance. But it's NY, so you're always getting tailgated. That's one of my favorite reasons for not wanting mudflaps.

 

[CMF150]

Personally, I've stolen 6 of them so far.... It's like Mad Max 2 down here.

Great work. I have plenty of trash bags filled to the brim with gasoline, so I haven't resorted to stealing yet....

 

[garyji]

Been at least 20-30 years without a flat. 7 months ago in my Tacoma, I came out from the grocery store and left rear was on the pavement. Fairly new set of Bridgestone Revo 3's. You just never know, and I would never be without the spare and the proper tools.

G.

 

[DOCXKT]

If you lived down south those gas cans might get stolen right about now......

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