Jim, it all sounds great to me. Nice work. Will it be available in the gold/zinc plated option for those of us who will paint it?

I'm ordering one as soon as it is available.
I carry a repair kit on the road. Some cars (ie BMW) now come with no spare, just a plug kit and a can of air/sealant. I'm less likely to tear a sidewall on the highway. Besides, if I have a tire on the back all the time, you can't see all the stickers.