Spare Tire mounting....rant

[WOW]

I do have a comment if you don’t mind,, wouldn’t that be less ideal to save on one tire having a discrepancy in the age of the tires having bought only three new ones ? I always believed in keeping the spare tire for emergency use only and as long as it is functional and it will remain as a spare. your thoughts.

The age of a tire is definitely something to be aware of. I figure why let the tire age out without using it? My spare date code is 4917. My new tires are 4520, 4620, and 4920. So my tires were made in the 49th week of 2017, and the 45th, 46th and 49th week of 2020. An Internet search revealed that Discount Tire says that most Vehicle manufacturers recommend tire replacement at six (6) years, and tire manufacturers warranties expire at six (6) years. Tire manufacturers recommend replacement at 10 years, regardless of tread depth. https://www.discounttire.com/learn/...C0mp33ypoYwIco5EynNRX3RcqP7UrlR8aAlOfEALw_wcB So I put my best old, nearly worn out, tire on my spare rim. I am using my 3-1/2 year old spare (that sat under the truck, out of the sun) along with three 6 Month old tires. If I get three years out of these tires, I will probably replace all five at that time. Then I might put a TPMS sensor in my spare rim and start rotating the spare in at each rotation. Of course by then I might have a chase rack and two spares.

 

[JohnyPython]

I flipped mine around to access the valve stem plus a can fit a waterproof bag of whatever I don’t want in the cab inside the spare rim

How far does the spring loaded hook hang down?

 

[Steebo]

I had to remove my spare to mount it on the rack in the bed. I did have a bit of an issue inserting the jack handle but nothing to fuss over about. Seems normal for most vehicles. I didnt even use the funnel they included. Seriously thought it was a fuel funnel for Jerry cans but you dont need one

 

[Frank N]

No climbing in the mud and dirt for me...and valve is up and available without rock chipping the face....

 

[GordoJay]

Massage it as it inflates...???

It speeds up the process.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I had to remove my spare to mount it on the rack in the bed. I did have a bit of an issue inserting the jack handle but nothing to fuss over about. Seems normal for most vehicles. I didnt even use the funnel they included. Seriously thought it was a fuel funnel for Jerry cans but you dont need one

That is for the fuel, if you use a jerry can, I use race cans and I need the funnel for those or its a f'n mess, they will dump fuel like a ****** gobbles ---- on a Saturday night.

 

[Antho]

That is for the fuel, if you use a jerry can, I use race cans and I need the funnel for those or its a f'n mess, they will dump fuel like a ****** gobbles ---- on a Saturday night.

@CoronaRaptor
My VP splash cans fit perfect. May need to check em out.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

@CoronaRaptor
My VP splash cans fit perfect. May need to check em out.

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I have the same type of VP cans, but a bigger end. At least, that what she said, lol.

 

[Antho]

I have the same type of VP cans, but a bigger end. At least, that what she said, lol.

ah! These are the “deluxe” hoses.

 

[Frank N]

Those big ends work better with a deluxe hose.