I've been reluctant to remove the front spare tire because it appears to be
an energy absorbing part of the front crumple zone.  Go to 1:20 in this
clip:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO_AfCFQR2M

But when your number is up, it's up.

Stuart

Robert wrote:

 . . . Going to the expense of storing the spare tire on the rear of the van
opens up a huge space in that spare tire well. I put a Viair compressor and
a storage tank in there and there is still a lot of space for "other".

Bob=