EmptyV Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Is $430 a good deal on a 45"x 60" Surco Safari Basket with mounting hardware for 2 lights, spare tire hardware and all mounting hardware necessary? Thanks! Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyV Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Here's what the safari rack looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 It'll suit your QX4 a million times better than the lousy, bro'd out Escalade in that pic... yikes. But yes, I say go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 that's cheaper than a Yakima MegaWarrior, but a lot more than my Rola Vortex... it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Personally, I would not bother wasting the money on the spare tire mount bracket. You really shouldn't put the spare tire on the roof, where its weight will negatively impact your center of gravity and its surface area will increase drag. Have you ever thought about how easy it would be to pull down the spare, then place a flat tire back on the roof? I don't know how strong you are, but I can barely even lift my tires above my waist, and even then I get tire dirt and filth all over me... Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyV Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Personally, I would not bother wasting the money on the spare tire mount bracket. You really shouldn't put the spare tire on the roof, where its weight will negatively impact your center of gravity and its surface area will increase drag. Have you ever thought about how easy it would be to pull down the spare, then place a flat tire back on the roof? I don't know how strong you are, but I can barely even lift my tires above my waist, and even then I get tire dirt and filth all over me... Just a thought... Well since I didn't get a ton of feedback from this post, which seems to be the case with most posts, I bought it anyway. I actually just finished mounted the rack and the spare. Mounting the tire was a lot easier then I though it's also a 16x9 rim with a much smaller tire then I will be mounting in about a month. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be but I'm sure once I get my 17x9 wheels and 32's that will change quickly. Thanks for the feedback though. Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 i couldn't agree more with Dean. it is a huge PITA to put a spare tire on the roof. my spare tire is 70lbs plus 25lbs for the 16x7 steelie, and i almost killed myself trying to get it up there by myself. i was trying to balance the awkward shape above my head, while not getting myself dirty, and not dropping it on the window. BUT... a lot of us are limited with our options. a 33in tire will surely not fit underneath (neither will a 32in), nor is it very practical to keep it in the cabin. not only does it eat up nearly all the cargo space, but i certainly don't want to load a flat tire back in the trunk, full of mud and dirt and sand. without a rear tire carrier, we're very limited on our tire muonting options. 100lbs on the roof does hurt the COG, but i don't plan on even approaching the Pathy's rollover point anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyV Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 BUT... a lot of us are limited with our options. a 33in tire will surely not fit underneath (neither will a 32in), nor is it very practical to keep it in the cabin. not only does it eat up nearly all the cargo space, but i certainly don't want to load a flat tire back in the trunk, full of mud and dirt and sand. without a rear tire carrier, we're very limited on our tire muonting options. 100lbs on the roof does hurt the COG, but i don't plan on even approaching the Pathy's rollover point anytime soon. This is another reason that solidified my purchase. I've heard from a few sources that 32's wont fit under but I'd rather drop the extra cash and have a full sized spare. Thanks for reaffirming my purchase, if my wife yells at me I'm blaming you! Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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