[mobthunder]

Trying to come up with a way to hide my bottle. Not sure if it will fit under the spare tire cover (anyone know?) so if it doesn’t, I thought about the idea of getting a small gym bag just big enough to hold the bottle, and zip it up inside. I would prefer the spare tire well but may have to go the other route.

[DTN]

Your bottle needs to be at a slight angle and it should always be mounted. there's no reason to hide it.

[Regit]

^^ Mount it,then slice the bottom of a gym bag and slide it down over it :thumbup:

[zero_gravity]

only reason to hide it is because you can't get insurance with it....or is it illegal in texas?

[Visionz]

Alot of people like to hide the bottles to give their hatch a clean appearance.

[DTN]

Yeah... I understand that, but you should never sacrifice function for fashion. Spare tires are required unless you are only on the track.

[Visionz]

I drove for years without a spare tire. Less weight, and if you have +1 or 2 rims and tires...the stock 15" donut isnt really going to do anything for ya in case of a flat.

[DTN]

If you have rims then you can't drive on a flat. You have to call someone to grab a spare rim/tire or a tow truck if you're away from home. Its never a good idea to leave home without a spare tire. In some places its an inspection check.

[DTN]

Its what? 15 lbs? That should be the last thing you do for weight reduction after removing interior panels and the rear/ passenger seat. The spare tire is safety equipment which protects your rims and pocket book.

[Visionz]

I would sooner rather call a tow truck or a friend than put an un-needed spare in the back of the car. :P

My car was more of a weekend/sunny weather only/show car type anyway. So it didnt see the amount of mileage that most DD's see.

[Red Raspberry]

You are lucky to get a spare tire in a new car. A pump and fixaflat is what they are going to.

[red97tib]

Back on topic of hiding the bottle and not losing the spare.

I read a magazine article a couple years back and they removed the dash and installed their bottle there. It would require a remote bottle opener and would be a b*tch to refill. I would not advise it. Smaller bottles are easier to hide.