Tire Cover Fit

[Brother A]

I've noticed that some of the soft covers for the spare tire fit tight and some are wrinkled. Is there any product that fits better than others? Does the brand of tire have something to do with it? Thanks for your help.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Repro covers aren't even close to the original spare tire cover, which as a wire ring to form the shape and a clasp to lock the wire tight, instead of elestic. The material pattern on an original is also different in being a diamond pattern.

 

[1931 flamingo]

Some tires are also bigger than others
Paul in CT

 

[Jim Parker Toronto]

Usually, or on some that I have seen, there is a string or small diameter rope that you could pull tight to take the wrinkles out.

 

[CarlG]

The only thing the tire cover was doing for me was to make it harder to put in the fender well, and it held water really well. I took it off!

 

[Brother A]

Thanks for the replies. The tight fitting ones that I saw must have been the originals with the frame.

Thanks for the heads up on the water collection. I may have to rethink this. Maybe spending more for the stainless tire band would a better way to go.

You guys are good at helping me spend more money!!

 

[BruceUpstate NY]

Let the air out of the tire, put the cover on as tight as you can, and reinflate the tire.

 

[Dusty]

Thanks for the replies. The tight fitting ones that I saw must have been the originals with the frame.

Thanks for the heads up on the water collection. I may have to rethink this. Maybe spending more for the stainless tire band would a better way to go.

You guys are good at helping me spend more money!!

I recently purchased 2 polished stainless steel bands and they fit perfectly and look stunning

P.S. glad to help you spend your money
dusty

 

[roccaas]

I replaced the rope on my 5th wheel with 8 gauge insulated copper wire in the backside channel. Draws down tight and the insulation keeps the copper from turning green.

 

[John Butts in CT]

I replaced the rope on my 5th wheel with 8 gauge insulated copper wire in the backside channel. Draws down tight and the insulation keeps the copper from turning green.

The copper wire sounds like a good idea. Alternatively, how about stainless steel cable and a small turnbuckle?

I've always let some air out of the spare, soaked the tire cover "string" in water, then tied it tight and waited for it to dry before I "topped off" the air in the tire.