Spare tire Bracket??

[yellowargo]

How many people carry a spare tire on their machine? If you do, do you have a bracket or do you let it bounce around on the floor in the back.

I have a Frontier and I am famous for popping the bead on my Rawhide III's, I guess I drive a little aggressively in the ruts. Anyhow I usually have someone riding in the back and I would like to keep that space free for feet.

I would like some ideas where to mount a spare and photos of your set up would be nice.

Thanks in advance... Kevin.

[Roger S]

You have argo 9" wheels? Matt's mudd ox wheels will let you air down and keep the bead where it belongs.

[Amphiman1]

spare tire mount

screw it to the hood, it's only an aatv

[LarryW]

Maybe you could make a reciever mount in rear??? Plugs in, then goes up higher??

[jerseybigfoot]

screw it to the hood, it's only an argo

Don't mind Amphiman1 he wishes he had machine built in this century.

[yellowargo]

Amphiman1, That is hilarious!! Don't think I haven't thought of doing that couple of times.

Where do you see or order Matt's beadlock rims? I searched the forums and every one seems to say they have the same issue with the Bigfoot tires and I agree, this sounds like a viable option.

I also have Frontier tires and may use one of them as the spare because they are lighter and narrower.

Keep the info and the laughs coming....

Thanks again, Kevin

[Amphiman1]

your most welcome!
Or duct tape it .LOL

Don't mind Amphiman1 he wishes he had machine built in this century.

No i don't.... why would i? look at the cost, repairs, and the limited selection... Life begins when the machine is over 35 LOL like fine wine....... whens the last time u drove a jiger? a amphicat? , a sears? a whitman and robinson? an AMF? a scrambler? (w electric reverse?) a camel? a mc kee rough rider? ..................... Maybe you're missing more than u think?

[thejunkman]

tires

I keep an on board air compressor and tire plugs as well as a can of either never leave home with out it.

[jerseybigfoot]

No i don't.... why would i? look at the cost, repairs, and the limited selection... Life begins when the machine is over 35 LOL like fine wine....... whens the last time u drove a jiger? a amphicat? , a sears? a whitman and robinson? an AMF? a real scrambler? (w electric reverse?) a camel? a mc kee rough rider? ..................... Maybe you're missing more than u think?

First off: You keep knocking Argos, this is not the forum for it. Second my "real" Original 1970 Scrambler Mark 12 has been seen at Ledges, Copper Ridge and Humphrey. Don't recall seeing your machines at any of those events. My 1980 Hustler was used extensively at Busco Beach. Don't recall you being there either. I don't need a Jigger or a Amphicat with their inherent shortcomings. I want a serious trail machine like my 1980 4 stroke Attex, 4 stroke 1976 Max4, 4 stroke 20 hp Kohler Hustler or my Argo Bigfoot.
not a smoking, plug fowling, hard starting Amphicat.
And if you attend any trail ride Id be glad to let you borrow my Hustler when you machine craps out.

[mark m.]

Touche'

[Roger S]

Try this for Matt's info:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/members/matt-o-.html

I think with good wheels, you might not even want to carry a spare, just plugs, slime, and air pump.

[yellowargo]

Whoa!

I just wanted to know about tire brackets and possibly beadlocks, I find every machine interesting and enjoy the diversity. I chose my machine based on my experiences and the fact that it was made only 4 hours from where I live and when I ordered it it was made to my liking, including colour.

Every machine has tires, and we all have the same problems to overcome with keeping air in them. I was not offended with a little humor it kinda keeps things in perspective. Anyhow....

Any info concerning the original post will help.

I do keep a compressor and tire plugs on the machine and have had a chance to use them on occasion (mostly on my four wheeler) but to be honest the ether scares the hell out of me I have been known to stand by the tire, using my little compressor, for what seems like hours waiting for the POP. I thought it would just save time to throw on a spare hence the post.

Thanks again, Kevin.

[Rock Doctor]

I don't "hard mount" mine, but it is usually strapped to the rear rack, right beside this gas can.


Alot of guys here do mount them at the back, from the rear rack. Usually have an old hub, from a bent axle, to mount the tire on. The nice thing about mounting a tire to the back is that it makes a good spot to push against, when you need a little shove.

Her is another style of rear rack, that you can just stand the spare in. Usually see a tool box in one side and a spare in the other.


Of course, you could just get one of these and not worry about flats






RD

[philipatmaxfour]

Carrying a Spare

Hi yellow Argo, I asked Don Sills about your spare tire carrier idea. Don said the same as Rock Doctor. Use the old hub off of a bent axle, attached to a vertical square steel tube running down and into the hitch receiver, or under the bolts holding the receiver. Don said same as R.D., makes a good push point. I am looking foreward to the big "24" ride.

[yellowargo]

Thanks to everyone! Rock Doctor I still love that photo but... I do not need to carry a spare Bison ROFL

Big Bird I am looking forward to the Argo weekend and I have a little something for your trouble... I think you'll like it.