Patent ID: 6389670
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of modifying a vehicle to carry a full size spare wheel and tire, the vehicle having an article carrying space including a floor having a first storage well for carrying a temporary spare wheel and tire having a width and a diameter less than those of wheels and tires supporting the vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:a) removing a portion of the floor including the first storage well, thereby forming an opening in the floor; b) placing a second storage well in the opening in the floor, the second storage well configured to accommodate a full size spare wheel and tire having a maximum width and diameter equal to at least one of the wheels and tires supporting the vehicle such that a major portion of a maximum width of the full size spare wheel and tire is below an upper surface of the floor; and, c) attaching the second storage well to the floor.