I am looking for a spare tire cover for under my 2012 HL. It sits pretty close to the exhaust in two areas so it would either have to be plastic of fireproof vinyl. Any ideas or has anybody covered theirs.
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2012 HL Base V6 4X4 Classic Silver Metallic. W/ Tech, Cold, and Towing package. Camry Horns Low/High, Michelin LTX M/S 245/65/17 including spare, Factory Trailer Hitch and Harness, Toyota Color Keyed Fender Flares, Door Molding (install in spring)
My recommendation would be keep your wheel waxed and wax every time you rotate tires. Include the spare in the rotation. I had a chrome rim rust after years mounted as a spare. It is also good to lubricate the cable every time you rotate tires. forget about a cover.
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Dennis
2009 Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry, 1995 Corolla
Previous owned
1985 Camry, 1989 Land Cruiser, 1989 Corolla All-Trac wagon
My recommendation would be keep your wheel waxed and wax every time you rotate tires. Include the spare in the rotation. I had a chrome rim rust after years mounted as a spare. It is also good to lubricate the cable every time you rotate tires. forget about a cover.
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I think a cover would trap moisture, and would be worse for the tire/rim.
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08 4WD HL Limited, Magnetic Flint/Ash Leather, Toyo OC HT's 255/55/19's, European Horns, Extended Step Plate On Rear, DeBadged All Around. No NAV/DVD, OEM Hitch with Color Matched Fascia.Höen Endurance Amber Fog Light Bulbs.
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No place to rust. Alloy rim on full size spare with TPMS. Will rotate out every 5000 miles with oil change. Just looking for a way to keep it in good condition and cut down on wind drag.
Thanks for your recommendations.
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2012 HL Base V6 4X4 Classic Silver Metallic. W/ Tech, Cold, and Towing package. Camry Horns Low/High, Michelin LTX M/S 245/65/17 including spare, Factory Trailer Hitch and Harness, Toyota Color Keyed Fender Flares, Door Molding (install in spring)
Wouldn't Toyota have put a cover there already if it would increase fuel economy? I'm sure they would do everything they could to promote better mileage in Highlanders.
I'm actually considering making a 17.5" disc to cover the wheel that is exposed to the road. Maybe black plastic about a 1/4 inch thick. Just thinking.
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2012 HL Base V6 4X4 Classic Silver Metallic. W/ Tech, Cold, and Towing package. Camry Horns Low/High, Michelin LTX M/S 245/65/17 including spare, Factory Trailer Hitch and Harness, Toyota Color Keyed Fender Flares, Door Molding (install in spring)
You all are raining on my parade. Thanks, and your probably right that I should leave it alone. :¬)
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2012 HL Base V6 4X4 Classic Silver Metallic. W/ Tech, Cold, and Towing package. Camry Horns Low/High, Michelin LTX M/S 245/65/17 including spare, Factory Trailer Hitch and Harness, Toyota Color Keyed Fender Flares, Door Molding (install in spring)
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