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Sep 6, 2018 | 04:12 PM

bouldertroy

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Roof Rack Advice

Hey, I am currently looking into buying a roof rack for my car(2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport) so that I can put a spare tire on there. My price limit is about 400 dollars and my tires are bfGoodrich 10.5x33 r15.

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Sep 6, 2018 | 08:13 PM

TRCM

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From: Newport News, VA

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Hey, I am currently looking into buying a roof rack for my car so that I can put a spare tire on their. My price limit is about 400 dollars and my tires are bfGoodrich 10.5x33 r15.

For your car ?? or for your jeep/SUV ??

Sep 6, 2018 | 09:30 PM

bouldertroy

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Sorry, yeah its a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport.

Sep 6, 2018 | 11:28 PM

Big David

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Don't do it. Roof rack will end your gas mileage, especially with a tire up there.
Ditch the sub & put the spare in the hatch.

Sep 7, 2018 | 07:31 AM

00t444e

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Year: 1997

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Originally Posted by Big David

Don't do it. Roof rack will end your gas mileage, especially with a tire up there.
Ditch the sub & put the spare in the hatch.

I thought that hatch wasn't strong enough to hold a spare? I wouldn't trust it.

Sep 7, 2018 | 08:31 AM

WyoCherokee

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From: Dont Colorado Wyoming

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I ran a Nates 4x4 Rack. great quality, held allot of stuff, looked awesome, but it took about 3mpg off. I ended up removing it for my DD duties, and putting it on for trail adventures. YOu might look at a yakima basket, or one of the ones you can get at cabelas or walmart

Sep 7, 2018 | 09:40 AM

mschi772

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From: Racine, WI

Year: 1997

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Originally Posted by 00t444e

I thought that hatch wasn't strong enough to hold a spare? I wouldn't trust it.

"Ditch the sub and put it IN the hatch." He's saying to put the spare inside, not rear-mounted to the hatch.

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Sep 7, 2018 | 10:22 AM

00t444e

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"Ditch the sub and put it IN the hatch." He's saying to put the spare inside, not rear-mounted to the hatch.

That takes up valuable space for other stuff.

Sep 9, 2018 | 01:49 PM

EvanM

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Fuel mileage is not a worry. I pack fuel anyways when on the trail.

I dont like roof racks but have been thinking about fabbing one.

fuel, water, 33x12.5 spare, jack, tools front rear drive line.
where the hell's the camping gear go