Spare Tire Replacement
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Spare Tire Replacement
Pondering replacing my spare tire, it's original to 2006. I replaced the rims, so I can pick the best ones to use rather than the "spare tire" rim.
So the question is, do I just go with a inexpensive tire that meets the needs or go with what matches what is on the truck?
I usually don't worry about the spare per say but since I tow a 5th wheel I want to be safe if needing to run on spare while towing.
So the question is, do I just go with a inexpensive tire that meets the needs or go with what matches what is on the truck?
I usually don't worry about the spare per say but since I tow a 5th wheel I want to be safe if needing to run on spare while towing.
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From: Blue Hill Township
I've got better things to spend money on than a new spare tire that's going to sit under the pickup for the next 20 years. My spare is the original 17-in wheel and tire that came with the pickup. it's definitely smaller than 35s that are on there now but I've never had it on either.
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From: East Central Ia
Flats used to be more common. If you have traction lock rear you will need a spare the same diameter as your other tires, and if towing a load you need same weight rating to support load. Thank you for a memory jog, my spare is now 9 years old and I should look for replacement. Changing a tire is one thing but buying a tire 1000 miles from home is another.
More Turbo
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From: Pacific Northwest
Flats used to be more common. If you have traction lock rear you will need a spare the same diameter as your other tires, and if towing a load you need same weight rating to support load. Thank you for a memory jog, my spare is now 9 years old and I should look for replacement. Changing a tire is one thing but buying a tire 1000 miles from home is another.
I know for a fact you can fit a 285/75 under on my old 03 spare tire spot just barely, but it does fit.
I actually just had mine replaced as it was the original & 18 years of rubbing on the spare tire rack didn't leave me feeling reassured.
I called up my local tire store & asked for a customer take off/ used tire & ended up getting it for like 40$ mounted and balanced.
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From: Chaz
I've got better things to spend money on than a new spare tire that's going to sit under the pickup for the next 20 years. My spare is the original 17-in wheel and tire that came with the pickup. it's definitely smaller than 35s that are on there now but I've never had it on either.
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From: Washington Coast
I typically when ever I change tires, I take the best tire I'm taking off and swap it to my spare. This typically keeps with a spare that's only 3 to 4 years old. I also don't worry about the wheel for my spare but after my last trip through KC and getting a flat on my Coopers (piece of Flint through the center of the tread) found I needed a new set anyway.
The spare was a TOYO, same size and rating but was over 8 years old.
I do need to drop the spare and do some cleaning and preservation as I've been neglectful.
The spare was a TOYO, same size and rating but was over 8 years old.
I do need to drop the spare and do some cleaning and preservation as I've been neglectful.
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From: Blue Hill Township
Hundreds of miles from home nights and weekends. The spare holds air and isn't cracked. I have better things to waste money on.
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this has been a good reminder. I need to check my 24 F250 Lariat spare. Would like them all to match for additional life a 5 tire rotation provides in addition to the benefit of a same sized tire should I have a flat.
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