Spare tire mod

LB3711 · Mar 5, 2011

I bought a spare full size rim from a member here on RF and I decided to change out the temp spare that my truck was lucky to have. I had the Goodyear HP put on it to match the other 4 I have.

I started with the chrome 20"

Then I attempted to put it up and found out that the chrome cover was in the way. The center hub hole was smaller on the plastic than the tire carrier hanger bracket. So I had to pry off the chrome cover. Which was glued on.

I cleaned it up as best as I can. Doesnt look to bad as a rim for the truck anyway.

Here is it mounted under the truck.

johnnysart · Mar 5, 2011

Looks Great, I didn't know that was a cover lol.

shadow11 · Mar 5, 2011

Thats pretty cool man. I don't know why they just put a little donut as a spare on these trucks.

Trupiano · Mar 5, 2011

Seriously, why does Dodge consistently put those dumb plastic covers over wheels? I'm sure they'res a good reason, but nobody like it! I wish I could take my covers off, but I don't think it would look good underneath, and I doubt I could get all the glue off.

LB3711 · Mar 5, 2011

Trupiano said:
Seriously, why does Dodge consistently put those dumb plastic covers over wheels? I'm sure they'res a good reason, but nobody like it! I wish I could take my covers off, but I don't think it would look good underneath, and I doubt I could get all the glue off.

I posted a pic of the cover off and cleaned and what it looks like. The cover will come off pretty easy. If you want I can post on how I did it.

johnnysart · Mar 5, 2011

Trupiano said:
Seriously, why does Dodge consistently put those dumb plastic covers over wheels? I'm sure they'res a good reason, but nobody like it! I wish I could take my covers off, but I don't think it would look good underneath, and I doubt I could get all the glue off.

I agree, I really don't understand that.

0212353 · Mar 5, 2011

man, not bad!!!

LB3711 · Mar 6, 2011

anyone want a compact spare? I have no use for it lol

truckin151 · Mar 6, 2011

Wow do the 4th gens only come with a small ass spare? My 05' came with a full size spare on a 20" rim straight off the lot. Used it a few times.

Looks really good though, nice job!

Trupiano · Mar 6, 2011

Hey matt, do they salt the roads alot where you live, or do you live by the sea? Cause there's a ton of rust all over the bottom of your truck. My 05 didn't even really have anything like that, and yours is a 2010. I think it might need some light sanding and a protective spray/coating.

0212353 · Mar 6, 2011

the 4th gens........don't have a full size spare. temp use BS!

Gray2010Ram · Mar 6, 2011

i need to get a 20' spare. mine came with a 17' spare and i dont want to use it

LB3711 · Mar 6, 2011

Trupiano said:
Hey matt, do they salt the roads alot where you live, or do you live by the sea? Cause there's a ton of rust all over the bottom of your truck. My 05 didn't even really have anything like that, and yours is a 2010. I think it might need some light sanding and a protective spray/coating.

they use salt here but not a ton. Its just the way it is around here. Someday i'll have to paint it.

Gray2010Ram said:
i need to get a 20' spare. mine came with a 17' spare and i dont want to use it

there are 3 for sale here on RF

Laramie1997 · Mar 6, 2011

LB3711 said:
there are 3 for sale here on RF

True story. :crazy:

Cheap too. :birgits_tiredcoffee

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