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How the hell do you get the spare into the VERT compartment

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Old Nov 16, 2025 | 08:27 PM
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How the hell do you get the spare into the VERT compartment
I tried for half an hour. I got it out a few years ago, but the effer wont go in. It hits on all four sides. This is for the 10 spoke aluminum wheel, not a huge wheel.
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Old Nov 16, 2025 | 09:32 PM
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Re: How the hell do you get the spare into the VERT compartment
It's definitely a struggle!
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Old Nov 16, 2025 | 09:38 PM
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Re: How the hell do you get the spare into the VERT compartment
Is it ever. There's that strut brace thats way too wide. Cant imagine why they didnt use a tubular brace. Im tempted to trim it.
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Old Dec 26, 2025 | 01:12 AM
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Re: How the hell do you get the spare into the VERT compartment
Finally got it back in, after i massaged that brace on the gas strut. Goes in a lot easier now.

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Old Dec 26, 2025 | 02:52 AM
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Re: How the hell do you get the spare into the VERT compartment
I think the REAL question is…How do you get the spare OUT, with a flat tire, at the side of the road, on a rainy night?
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Old Dec 26, 2025 | 01:45 PM
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Very calmly. Though i hope the fix-a-flat is what ill likely need instead.
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