The Official Tire Thread

[T.Roller]

This brings up a good question. Who here has checked the air pressure in their spare lately, or ever lol

 

[merc_man]

They had that huge recall awhile back from blowouts. I believe he's referencing that.

Never new about that. Mine will probly blow out tonight then lol.

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[merc_man]

Its a firestone transforce at. Same as the truck came with.
Mabe i got lucky?

The spare tires are usually a cheaper tire and not exactly like the 4 OEM Tires.

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[merc_man]

This brings up a good question. Who here has checked the air pressure in their spare lately, or ever lol

Every 5000 kms when i do my oil. Part of my routine.

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[merc_man]

This brings up a good question. Who here has checked the air pressure in their spare lately, or ever lol

Acually it gets checked more often then the four on the truck. The TPM tells me when ther low. Lol

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[RI Chevy]

My spare tire is a noname tire, cheapy on a metal rim.
I do check the tire pressure regularly in all my tires. [emoji106]

 

[Dub11]

Do any of you use the brand new spare under the truck and just buy three more like it? Thats what im debating on doing.
In my mind no point waisting a new tire.

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if its more than 6 years old I'd be suspicious a out using it.

They had that huge recall awhile back from blowouts. I believe he's referencing that.

again or the recall back in the 90s?

This brings up a good question. Who here has checked the air pressure in their spare lately, or ever lol

yes I do once a month along with the other 4. Had that bite me in the ass once.

Its a firestone transforce at. Same as the truck came with.
Mabe i got lucky?

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if its a heavy truck they should come with the good stuff.

 

[jakethesnake]

I’ve always used my spare as a new tire for my next set @merc_man As long as it’s a good tire. It’s never exposed to sunlight. Brand new in my book. Even if it’s old

 

[Cracker Boy]

Wifes car has no spare has an airpump with fix flat built in pump from factory

 

[Dub11]

I’ve always used my spare as a new tire for my next set @merc_man As long as it’s a good tire. It’s never exposed to sunlight. Brand new in my book. Even if it’s old

Buy the time I get a vehicle that spare is 15 years old lol.

Wifes car has no spare has an airpump with fix flat built in pump from factory

that's a bunch of chicken *s-word if you ask me. Or some brands charge extra for spares.

 

[Cracker Boy]

Buy the time I get a vehicle that spare is 15 years old lol.

that's a bunch of chicken *s-word if you ask me. Or some brands charge extra for spares.

Why how often you use a spare. And its great for women. Not many know to change a flat but can air a tire. All the newer vehicles are goun that way

 

[Dub11]

Why how often you use a spare. And its great for women. Not many know to change a flat but can air a tire. All the newer vehicles are goun that way

Enough to want one and when I need it I'm in BFE with no reception and that tire is a goner lol.

Yeah they are going that way. It saves them money and weight.

I guess I'm just old school. I have a full size spare for all my junkers.

 

[Bigmac]

This brings up a good question. Who here has checked the air pressure in their spare lately, or ever lol

I recently checked the spare on my 81 gmc, its original and holding air nicely!! Crazy!! I am not sure if I soulf trust it! But it looks great!

 

[Yukon Stihl]

Got some pics of that Kenworth?

Here it is last Fall,needs a good wash.Taking my loader and Bobcat out to build a road at my folks property.

 

[farmer steve]

The spare tires are usually a cheaper tire and not exactly like the 4 OEM Tires.

just got a brand new F-250. 4 nice michelins on it. noticed the tread design was different on the spare and crawled under and looked. goodyear!!! hope i never need it.

 

[Deets066]

just got a brand new F-250. 4 nice michelins on it. noticed the tread design was different on the spare and crawled under and looked. goodyear!!! hope i never need it.
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Lol, what's wrong with good year?

 

[T.Roller]

Lol, what's wrong with good year?

The ones I just got rid if we're junk. Loud, poor handling, bad in the rain, only lasted half there expected milage. I think that covers it.

 

[T.Roller]

Why how often you use a spare. And its great for women. Not many know to change a flat but can air a tire. All the newer vehicles are goun that way

That's the point of a spare. Hardly used but there when you need it. I can think of a few examples where fix a flat wouldn't have helped. Kinda like carrying a pistol everyday, you may never need to pull it but if you ever do you'll be thanking god you had it.

 

[RI Chevy]

Get some Michelin run flats
Bo need for a spare. Lol

 

[farmer steve]

bought a new van back in 1987. it came with GY vector tires. at around a 1,000 i noticed them wearing on the outside. took it back to the dealer and they checked the alignment and the whole front suspension and couldn't find anything wrong. told me to take it to the goodyear store for warranty. the guy there said it's an alignment problem. showed him the paperwork from my dealer. he wanted to charge me to recheck the front end. told him GFY. started looking at GY vector tires in parking lots on all types of vechicles and they all were worn the same way.