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Current Fleet:
2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
2005 MB S600 (130K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
2005 MB SL600 (58K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
2004 V70R (147K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
2004 XC90 (247K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
2002 V70-XC (300K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
2002 V70-T5 (230K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)
We occasionally load up the dogs and camping gear for a fairly rugged camping trip. So, just to have more space inside and security of a full size spare.
Thanks Brett! I do enjoy having the full size spare even though I haven’t needed it yet. I’m looking for a way to carry it on the roof for camping trips. I’ll probably go with a tray and a Y strap unless someone here has a better idea.
A full size spare will fit in the spare tire compartment in your 2002 xc70. I did that for years on 2 different cars (2001 and 2002 - I know 2 of them!). The plastic tray above it won't fit and if you have a 3rd seat you have to unbolt part of it to get the tire in and out - but the full size tire fits.
Holy crap! I’m gonna try that.
If you deflate the tire, maybe it will get in there.
I'd put it on the roof. I don't think you'd use just cross bars. I think you'll want a basket. As mentioned your floor is going to be cockeyed, which will probably be annoying every time you're putting things in and taking things out of the back. If you're really packed full, a couple inches of lost clearance could mean the difference between fitting things perfectly and nothing fitting right. Then when you make the decision that you won't be putting the spare in the tire well, you start thinking what you're going to do with all that useful space. LOL. On-board air fits nicely.
Brett
Last edited by Brett San Diego; 06-11-2021 at 04:59 PM.
Sounds like wise advice. I haven’t messed with it today, it’s 108 degrees out. The roof was my original thought and it’d only be on rare trips, this car spends most of the time close to home under the top level of AAA protection.
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