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Dual Spare mount

Post by Chris Haynes » Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:37 pm

I am looking at this Dual Spare mount. My only question is does it hold spare tires or spare wheels?
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Scott_Conger » Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:45 pm

likely both as I see no reason why a tire would not hang from the same thing a demountable rim ('19-'25) would hang from...measure diagonally across the hangers to see the distance and if it is sufficiently large, a tire should stay put (the tire itself is going to measure roughly 23")

measurement is important as with the removable double carriers, I've only seen them for later/smaller diameter split rims...not that they all are for split rims, but my experience with the few I've had or seen, they were.

and that is a very COOL thing. Never seen before

my inclination would be to grab it and ask questions later
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:06 pm

Kinda of a rare duck!!!!

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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:24 pm

"Spare wheel"? The 'wheel' is generally the whole or part assembly including the spokes, whether wood or wire (or even steel disc). The wheel would likely not fit on that carrier, and even if it did, would probably be too heavy for it.
Scott C is quite correct, the carrier likely could just as well carry tires alone or mounted on rims. Check it for size fit. I would imagine it is for 30X3 1/2 clinchers. However, the way it is made with a bendable gap in the bottom center? It may be adjustable to the later 21 inch balloon size?


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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Allan » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:58 pm

The electric taillight may be an indication that the mount was made to take tyres mounted on demountable rims. Tyres only would certainly fit if it was fitted to an earlier car.

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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by TRDxB2 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:44 pm

Terminology check: Not sue what you mean by wheels. Anything with spokes will not work (no way to get one on the back hanger and no room on the front side. This is a similar single carrier - note the support bar. I understand that there were 21" and 23" size carriers. The ad says it measures about 22” inches wide at the cross bar.
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Steve Jelf » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:32 pm

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I'm pretty sure it's a double version of this standard carrier that hold a rim and tire.
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Dan Haynes » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:51 pm

Chris -
That carrier is intended to hold one 30 x 3 front tire and one 30 x 3-1/2 rear tire, un-mounted, without rims, for a car without demountable rims.
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Dallas Landers » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:54 pm

Frank, thanks for that photo!!! That under bed carrier is what I want to build for my TT.

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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by TRDxB2 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 11:02 pm

Dallas Landers wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:54 pm
Frank, thanks for that photo!!! That under bed carrier is what I want to build for my TT.
Here is the link to where the pictures are http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1234713993
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Allan » Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:26 am

Dan makes a good point. In the absence of any obvious way to turn any of the locating points aside to allow a fixed rim to be fitted to the carrier, it is most likely a spare tyre casing carrier for non demountable wheels.

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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Scott_Conger » Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:24 am

Well, I was nearly right having mentioned bare tires and I think Dan is ABSOLUTELY right. I say this because I am just now seeing the difference in diameter of the two tire holders (front vs rear). That's something I should have caught right off and would never have if Dan hadn't posted a definitive and descriptive opinion. Thanks Dan!

I absolutely LOVE this thing!

Something new to spend the rest of my life looking for... :lol:
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by TRDxB2 » Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:25 am

Dan Haynes wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:51 pm
Chris -
That carrier is intended to hold one 30 x 3 front tire and one 30 x 3-1/2 rear tire, un-mounted, without rims, for a car without demountable rims.
Good eye, didn't notice the the offset in the brackets
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Re: Dual Spare mount

Post by Chris Haynes » Tue Aug 03, 2021 1:42 pm

It is currently listed on eBay if anyone is interested in it.

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