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Flathead · 07-13-2010, 11:23 PM

I have a cast aluminum spare tire mount for the back of my 30 tudor that I have not yet installed. I was wondering how they hold up, since they are not steel like the originals. Anyone have experience useing one of these? Thanks.

quickchange · 07-13-2010, 11:51 PM

Ted i have plenty of orig ones if you need,

Geo. H · 07-14-2010, 12:37 AM

I've been running an aluminum mount on my 31 roadster for about 6-7 years now. Carries a 35 wheel and 6.50 tire. No problems.

d. · 07-14-2010, 03:43 PM

original was cast iron, not steel. They are not difficult to find. post a wanted ad.

d.

skip · 07-14-2010, 09:59 PM

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Not to worry. Cast aluminum ought to hold up a tiny tiny wheel that is subject to road bumps and rash. I figure what it's bolted to will break off first.

skip.

07-13-2010, 11:23 PM	#1
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,498	Strength Of Aluminum Spare Tire Mount I have a cast aluminum spare tire mount for the back of my 30 tudor that I have not yet installed. I was wondering how they hold up, since they are not steel like the originals. Anyone have experience useing one of these? Thanks.

07-13-2010, 11:51 PM	#2
quickchange Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson. New Zealand Posts: 2,009	Re: Strength Of Aluminum Spare Tire Mount Ted i have plenty of orig ones if you need,

07-14-2010, 12:37 AM	#3
Geo. H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 374	Re: Strength Of Aluminum Spare Tire Mount I've been running an aluminum mount on my 31 roadster for about 6-7 years now. Carries a 35 wheel and 6.50 tire. No problems.

07-14-2010, 03:43 PM	#4
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: Strength Of Aluminum Spare Tire Mount original was cast iron, not steel. They are not difficult to find. post a wanted ad. d.

07-14-2010, 09:59 PM	#5
skip Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 408	Re: Strength Of Aluminum Spare Tire Mount Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not to worry. Cast aluminum ought to hold up a tiny tiny wheel that is subject to road bumps and rash. I figure what it's bolted to will break off first. skip.