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    I picked up a $15 spare tire cover to put on the spare when its on the roof, that should help some.

    nice work rowhard, I have been trying something similar with a sheet of plywood and some rubber strips that lay behind the backseat. it works pretty well, thinking about doing something a little more permanent, loses all cargo space, but maintains 4 seats


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    Quote Originally Posted by etlsport View Post
    I picked up a $15 spare tire cover to put on the spare when its on the roof, that should help some.
    +1, I was scratching my head wondering why no one suggested this as the easy fix for keeping a roof mounted tire clean/healthy. You can also get logos on them if you pay extra (VT here we come ).

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    Quote Originally Posted by etlsport View Post
    I picked up a $15 spare tire cover to put on the spare when its on the roof, that should help some.

    nice work rowhard, I have been trying something similar with a sheet of plywood and some rubber strips that lay behind the backseat. it works pretty well, thinking about doing something a little more permanent, loses all cargo space, but maintains 4 seats

    I havent seen a cover that will go over a 34-35" tire, of course I am sure they exist if I were to look...
    as for the spare behind the seat, mine fits, but then I cant bring my tools and whatnot. Roof or door, those are my options

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
    I havent seen a cover that will go over a 34-35" tire, of course I am sure they exist if I were to look...
    as for the spare behind the seat, mine fits, but then I cant bring my tools and whatnot. Roof or door, those are my options
    This one comes in any size from 27"-35", though it gets pricey (about $100) at the top end. If you don't require the charming logo () they can be had for as little as $35.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Virginia-Tech-Ho...item58878799a4
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