Spare Tire Cover Questions.....

[Mikey]

I'm thinking on getting one of those nifty Bronco spare tire covers. Got a few questions:

1. How often do these things get stolen? Any theft resisting ideas?

2. On eBay, found some printed ones around $60...same company selling a vinyl one and a denim one. Looks pretty good, not the cheap baggie Chinese ones with the wierd lettering. Which would last longer in the sun and weather? I can post links to these later...eBay blocked at work.

3. On a non-show type Bronco parked outside, is it a case of buy the cheapest due to weather and theft? Or I should be good with the mid-range cost of $60? Would love the Angie cover but would then worry too much for theft and weather.

4. By the way, where is Angie? All posts are pretty old from her (Chopper).

5. Gets really windy here, how well do covers stay on in severe wind? What do I need to look for for wind resistance? Any tips to ensure it wouldn't blow off?

6. Any tips for good quality reasonable-priced vendors? Again, looking for the Bronco-specific cover, not universal. Got 31x10.5 spare.

Thanks for you input!
Mikey

 

[stock1970]

get a cheap black one from 4wheelparts.. they hold up good and are great the best price..

 

[Bronco Junkie]

I bought one from Tom's (I think) awhile back. I guess some nice lady used to make them (Angie?) and Tom's had some.

The one I got is GREAT quality. I have no trouble with it at all. We have a lot of wind here too and it is fine. I generally keep my eye on my Bronco all the time when out so theft has not been an issue for me.

 

[Mikey]

I bought one from Tom's (I think) awhile back. I guess some nice lady used to make them (Angie?) and Tom's had some.

The one I got is GREAT quality. I have no trouble with it at all. We have a lot of wind here too and it is fine. I generally keep my eye on my Bronco all the time when out so theft has not been an issue for me.

Very nice!!!!!

 

[matt w]

I have had them for years and never had one stolen. I leave it on for normal city driving. i take it off before i go on trail runs and leave it at home. I criss cross 2 bungee cords that have clamp type ends on the back side to keep it from working its way off on the highway. I guess in a way that could be some form of theft frustration as it would make it a little tougher to attempt to get off UNLESS they have a knife. ����

 

[Mikey]

I have had them for years and never had one stolen. I leave it on for normal city driving. i take it off before i go on trail runs and leave it at home. I criss cross 2 bungee cords that have clamp type ends on the back side to keep it from working its way off on the highway. I guess in a way that could be some form of theft frustration as it would make it a little tougher to attempt to get off UNLESS they have a knife. ����

Clamp type bungee? Not sure I know what those are......I've only seen the hook kind.

 

[matt w]

Clamp type bungee? Not sure I know what those are......I've only seen the hook kind.

I took bungee cord material. They sell clamps at Lowes and Home Depot that have teeth on them, kinda work like clothes pins yet have teeth and can be locked onto the fabric.

 

[Buckeye Rob]

Here's the one Angie just made for me.

angie_m89@hotmail.com is how to contact her.