Attaching spare tire mount

[Greg J.]

Okay, I ord'd my spare tire and mount today, and I got to thinking I might wrap one layer of some thin (1/8") sheet rubbber around the trailer rail before attaching the spare tire mount. Thinking it might absorb some road shock, plus curtail future rust from metal-to-metal contact. Anyone ever done this?

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

I wouldn't suggest it, too many potential problems with it holding dirt and moisture and possibly letting your mount come loose. It'll just rot anyway.



TOXIC

 

[Greg J.]

Probably take awhile for the rubber to rot, but hadn't thought about dust/moisture collecting between the rubber/ trailer rail/tire mount. Thanks for the tip

 

[TOMMY RICH]

Mine has a falt plate with 4 bolts...it doesn't hold water...at least not that I've seen

 

[Dan J.]

Just bolt it tightly to the frame and you should have no concerns. Trying to make a gasket buffer of sorts will let vibration happen and do more harm than good. Just my .02!

 

[Greg J.]

Thanks for all the input . I think I'll forget using the sheet rubber.