Help With Spare Tire Cover Selection
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Topic: Help With Spare Tire Cover Selection
Posted By: henryv
Subject: Help With Spare Tire Cover Selection
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 10:36am
I am trying to make sure I get the right size (and quality) spare tire cover before ordering. The tire is a Ridgway Sport ST STD 205/75R14 (As I assume all Rpods are). The cover that's on it now fits perfectly. I would like to order one the exact same size. Looking on Amazon at American Unlimited M50 Products I like T-P215-32_Black. It ain't cheap, 69.99, so I want to do it right the first time. The existing cover measures 27" diameter from seam to seam. It looks like the 27.5" option is the one. But can I be sure? And how about quality? It says you can contact M50 Products, but I can't find a contact option. Also, I want to order the security tie down for it too....any help out there in Rpod land? Land of the free. Home of the brave. 
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Posted By: Q7-retired
Date Posted: 04 May 2017 at 7:48am
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Henryv, I recommend you measure the diameter of the tire, then buy a cover that stretches to at least that diameter. Most covers have elastic or string to bind them tightly around the tire. Sorry if this is already obvious in terms of sizing. For spare tire security, we bought a cable lock and ran it through the spare tire wheel and pod bumper. This arrangement prevented at least one theft attempt. ------------- Best regards, Jim 2015-RP178 TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150 At home in "Our Pod" |