Super VXer
Nice to have the security knowing no matter what angle your vehicle is offroad, the tire isn't going anywhere. Also, if you are in an accident at speed, your bungies are going to break and that tire is a missle inside your vehicle. This way, it isn't going anywhere.
If you are comfortable with bungies, there is no issue. I am not comfortable with bungie cords, I would rather have a little extra security.
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That is actually the second simplest way...ratchet straps are the easiest!
Bungies are okay if you are driving over paved roads. If you are wheeling you might as well have nothing holding the tire down. The bungies WILL stretch as they are designed to do (they work great for light goods). In the event of a big bump or the unfortunate event of a flop or rollover that tire has a great possibility of freeing itself and injuring the occupants of the VX.
NJ...nice work of keeping it simple. That is a great idea for those who have removed the rear seat. My seat is still installed and used so that is not an option for me.
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ya...rachet straps work alright too...im with billy..
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Yeah, I was gonna say, I use bungies for driving around, but if I was wheeling with it back there, I would just use a couple ratchet straps. It ain't going ANYWHERE ratcheted down.Originally Posted by Triathlete
That is actually the second simplest way...ratchet straps are the easiest!
But, like Justin said, it will be nice and clean!
Bart
PS - And good bungies really ain't bad. I buy the super strength ones like these. I've wheeled in Moab twice and in plenty of other spots with my tire up top using only those bungies and it doesn't move.
Super VXer
Simplicity at it's finest. Good work.
But ...
I'm unconvinced. A 33x12.50 just takes up too much space inside. My VX is GP. It hauls kids, it takes Wifey & me on dates, it hauls groceries, it hauls lumber. I don't want to reconfigure things for different applications.
Mine stays on the back door.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
Well duh! Thats what the roof rack is for!:bgwg:
:bgwp::bwgr:
Super VXer
"Well duh! Thats what the roof rack is for!"
& look how well THAT worked out for YOU
Sorry - that may still be a sore spot for you but ... you started it.
Super VXer
Still dont work for me cause I gotta make room for the pup.
Super VXer
"for a spare, especially in your case , I think I would go for the 33x9.50 BFG"
Naw - can't be done. It would totally ruin the look
Super VXer
I have no response to that ... none that wouldn't get me in trouble anyway
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