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Need help with a tire carrier

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:16 pm
by Mike_Luchia
Good day everyone,



My first post here.  I recently bought a 04 H2 and I totally love it, however I have to get that tire out of the back and onto a tire carrier.  I've found a few on eBay for $500 with I assume isn't just an outstanding deal on eBay, that it is probably not of a decent quality.  I've also found some on other sites for $1000+ with is very much on the edge of my budget, perhaps even a bit over.  I've also found a used on on Kajiji but it is $1350 with some modifications for a high lift jack.



I have found something that appears to be new on the market at http://blackpawinnovations.com/.  I have an email into the manufacturer about warranty and accessories that come with it for the price that is quoted, as well as shipping costs to Canada.  Has anybody ever used one of these on a Hummer and if so what is the quality of it?



Does anybody have a line on a good quality tire carrier that won't break my bank account and cause my wife to break my neck?



I would love to go with one of the Gobi roof racks with the tire carrier on there, but that is most definitely out of my price range.  The only alternative is to find a welding shop locally and see how much they would charge to put something together for me.



Thanks for any and all help and opinions that you can offer.



Mike

Re: Need help with a tire carrier

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:48 pm
by darerace
Hey Mike I have a tire carrier but I'm in Ontario. If you want a picture send me an email. Check out the for sale area.

Re: Need help with a tire carrier

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:06 pm
by Mike_Luchia
[quote author=darerace link=topic=1513.msg12387#msg12387 date=1264970903]

Hey Mike I have a tire carrier but I'm in Ontario. If you want a picture send me an email. Check out the for sale area.

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Thanks for the reply.  You can send any pictures to mluchia@telus.net



Thanks, again.



Mike

Re: Need help with a tire carrier

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:33 pm
by Khamul
Hey Mike,



I expect to see you out at the next Alberta Trail run!!!



I have a 2008 H2  which comes with the arm on the back. Now it's much better than having the spare in the trunk.... but a bit of a pain if you do use the trunk alot....but you get used to it..



The Gobi racks are freakin high! so I'd ask around the metal shops and see if you can get one fabricated on a cash deal...

Re: Need help with a tire carrier

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:37 pm
by Canyonero
Hi Mike, welcome aboard.



I saw one listed in on Kijiji in Edmonton that may be worth a look.



http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-other-parts-accessories-tire-carrer-W0QQAdIdZ181342175

Re: Need help with a tire carrier

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:32 pm
by Khamul
That looks good... just make sure it also comes with the receiving latch...