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#16
12-19-2018, 04:25 PM
#17
12-19-2018, 05:32 PM
Is there a problem using a smaller spare for a short distance? I have the same tire/wheel size as you do but my spare is my OEM size 265/75/16 which is one inch smaller at 32". I didn't think it would hurt to run it in an emergency. Or are you just wanting to go bigger because it's time for a new spare anyways so might as well sort of thing?
I replaced my unused original spare two years ago after using it for about 100 miles. It ran fine although I kept my speed under 60. When I got home I decided I was pushing my luck at 14 years and replaced it.
I replaced my unused original spare two years ago after using it for about 100 miles. It ran fine although I kept my speed under 60. When I got home I decided I was pushing my luck at 14 years and replaced it.
#18
12-19-2018, 06:54 PM
Postmaster
...spare tire that's old, crusty, and doesn't match the size of my new tires. Yeah... I have a spare tire and old crusty parts that are mismatched, but this isn't about me.
So... I need a rim and a 33" tire that will be a full-sized spare, but it's not going to be in the rotation. I currently have a steel rim, but the crap they put on the roads puts me in a position to drop it and maintain it if I go steel again. Do they make powder coat or galv rims like they do for trailers? Should I go aluminum? What do you guys in the salt belt do? Do you recommend an inexpensive 33" tire that's good enough to get me to the tire store or home while towing?
So... I need a rim and a 33" tire that will be a full-sized spare, but it's not going to be in the rotation. I currently have a steel rim, but the crap they put on the roads puts me in a position to drop it and maintain it if I go steel again. Do they make powder coat or galv rims like they do for trailers? Should I go aluminum? What do you guys in the salt belt do? Do you recommend an inexpensive 33" tire that's good enough to get me to the tire store or home while towing?
If your winch has that stupid key in it, pull it out and carry a 24” 3/8 extension in your truck. I added a 1/2” to 3/8” adapter to the extension so I can use the 1/2” Dewalt impact I carry to drop the spare if necessary. I’d find a spare wheel off CL, clean it up, spray it with a clear coat, pony up for a Load E spare and feel confident your good in the event you need it. Any coating you put on the wheel will effect balancing it.
#19
12-19-2018, 08:42 PM
Truth. The only time I have ever popped a KO2 (all I run on every truck), I was elk hunting 20 miles back in the Flat Tops, just before the actual Wilderness on some sharp slag. I was damn glad I had a new, full-size spare in the exact same tire. I blew a 2" hole in the sidewall.
#20
12-19-2018, 10:46 PM
Tuned
Truth. The only time I have ever popped a KO2 (all I run on every truck), I was elk hunting 20 miles back in the Flat Tops, just before the actual Wilderness on some sharp slag. I was damn glad I had a new, full-size spare in the exact same tire. I blew a 2" hole in the sidewall.
#21
12-19-2018, 10:58 PM
I once ran a spare on the ds rear side. Complete mismatch to the otherside..got home(40 miles) and after i had the tire serviced and installed, the axle created a tick. I have to think, the gears played havoc on each other with 1 trying to turn faster than the other..coincidence, not sure but since, if i had/have a rear flat, 1 of the front tires is going on the rear and spare upfront..2wd trucks here
#22
12-19-2018, 11:35 PM
#23
12-20-2018, 12:24 AM
Fleet Owner
I was always taught to put the spare on a non-drive axle if possible.
In addition, I created a post a couple years ago about checking the spare because most people don't think about until they need it and it may not be serviceable at that point.
I purchased a load E rated tire as a spare which us not the same width, but is the same diameter as the 4 main tires. If I get a flat on the rear, I will take the time to mount the spare on the front, then move that wheel to the rear.
As for the rim condition, well I own a salt free truck that never sees snow. The rim was in great shape and still is tucked under the bed.
In addition, I created a post a couple years ago about checking the spare because most people don't think about until they need it and it may not be serviceable at that point.
I purchased a load E rated tire as a spare which us not the same width, but is the same diameter as the 4 main tires. If I get a flat on the rear, I will take the time to mount the spare on the front, then move that wheel to the rear.
As for the rim condition, well I own a salt free truck that never sees snow. The rim was in great shape and still is tucked under the bed.
#24
12-20-2018, 07:56 AM
Hotshot
I was always taught to put the spare on a non-drive axle if possible.
In addition, I created a post a couple years ago about checking the spare because most people don't think about until they need it and it may not be serviceable at that point.
I purchased a load E rated tire as a spare which us not the same width, but is the same diameter as the 4 main tires. If I get a flat on the rear, I will take the time to mount the spare on the front, then move that wheel to the rear.
As for the rim condition, well I own a salt free truck that never sees snow. The rim was in great shape and still is tucked under the bed.
In addition, I created a post a couple years ago about checking the spare because most people don't think about until they need it and it may not be serviceable at that point.
I purchased a load E rated tire as a spare which us not the same width, but is the same diameter as the 4 main tires. If I get a flat on the rear, I will take the time to mount the spare on the front, then move that wheel to the rear.
As for the rim condition, well I own a salt free truck that never sees snow. The rim was in great shape and still is tucked under the bed.
If so thats no bueno when towing your 5th.
#25
12-20-2018, 08:59 AM
#26
12-20-2018, 10:09 AM
Lead Driver
Is there a problem using a smaller spare for a short distance? I have the same tire/wheel size as you do but my spare is my OEM size 265/75/16 which is one inch smaller at 32". I didn't think it would hurt to run it in an emergency. Or are you just wanting to go bigger because it's time for a new spare anyways so might as well sort of thing?
I had a flat a few weeks ago on the rear. I grumbled a few obscenities (walked out of a meeting late and had to get on the road only to walk into the parking lot to see a completely flat tire), put the spare on and got the truck home. It's definitely a little larger (285/75-16 on 16x7 wheel with 100% tread) than what was on the ground (285/75-16 on 16x8 wheel with 20% tread) but it was only for 20 miles. If it had been much longer (or I plan to drive on it a few days) then I would have swapped it with a front tire so that the off-sized tire was free spinning (as Sous mentioned). If I had more time (I was on a deadline to be somewhere) I would have done the double swaparoo.
#27
12-20-2018, 12:52 PM
Fleet Owner
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Not sure if this has been specifically mentioned, but running miss matched tire diameters on a drive axle is asking for big trouble. At that point you are running on the spider gears in the differential. Not 100% on the ring and pinion gears. The spider gears are only meant to come into play while turning.