Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:28:39 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Spare tire
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I have driven the Alaska Hiway to ANCHORAGE several time. One time, never
so much as a low tire, much less a flat. On another trek on the Hiway I
blew out 5 tires and had to have an uncle living in Anchorage bring me a
couple up on the Glen Hiway. I might still be there had I not gotten help.
My ambition this year is to drive the ALCAN again, then go over what was
known as the Ice Road up to the Slope, and also make it to Inuvik in the
Northwest Territories. Don't know how far I'll get with these plans but
there it is - this coming summers ambition. I may add the western approach
- Vancouver - thru the Rockies- to the get to Dawson City, the beginning of
the ALCAN. Never have driven that, but understand it is beautiful and
rugged. Definitely a dual spare route from what I understand.
John
On Apr 10, 2016 17:04, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
If you are using load rated tires then taking two is not a bad idea. If
one is damaged irreparably you'll have your spare spare which, I can assure
you, would provide tremendous peace of mind over not having it.
Stephen
On Sunday, April 10, 2016 3:49 PM, Stuart MacMillan <
stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
Yikes! Are you going so far off into the wilderness that there won't be a
tire shop or gas station around? If you are driving the Dalton you can
definitely take two: http://wpo.st/eRYT1
RMW, Go Westy, and Burley all have very nice rear racks/rack systems. No
personal experience.
Stuart
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John Rodgers
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 11:20 AM
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Subject: Spare tire
Hoping to do ome serious traveling this summer, and from sad experience,
determined I have need of carrying two spare tires. They will be oversize,
so the carrier under the van front has to be modified. Waiting on BenT's
new gadget o fix that. For spare tire #2 I would like to mount it on the
rear of the van somehere. On a swing out mount, maybe. Anyone with
experience with rear mounts. Can you refer me to a source or vendor. There
used to be someone who made mounts, carrier racks, etc, on this list but I
have forgotten the name.Annyone remember?
Thanks,
John
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