Hello, all..
I got some new shoes for the truck today. I must admit I didn't put much thought into the spare. Mine spare is older, and probably should be replaced. I asked the guy at the shop, and he of course wanted to sell me a perfectly new 5th tire. Then he said I should always get 5 tires every time I buy. Everyone else I asked thought I was crazy to do this......except those who go off the beaten track.
It was suggested to me that I get an extra spare that is the same as the tires I run. I should rotate them every 4-5000 miles and keep the spare in the rotation. This would seem reasonable, but more work. Such is life, no?
Is this what everyone does or do others have different approaches to the spare. I often carry two when going way off the pavement, but two crappy spares is probably not a good idea either. It is interesting how such obvious issues don't become obvious until you do something so simple as get new tires.
Also, my spare under the truck gets some bad abuse. Lots of dirt, rocks and such. Anyone use a cover or protection? Or I am guessing some of you store it somewhere else.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
Dave
I got some new shoes for the truck today. I must admit I didn't put much thought into the spare. Mine spare is older, and probably should be replaced. I asked the guy at the shop, and he of course wanted to sell me a perfectly new 5th tire. Then he said I should always get 5 tires every time I buy. Everyone else I asked thought I was crazy to do this......except those who go off the beaten track.
It was suggested to me that I get an extra spare that is the same as the tires I run. I should rotate them every 4-5000 miles and keep the spare in the rotation. This would seem reasonable, but more work. Such is life, no?
Is this what everyone does or do others have different approaches to the spare. I often carry two when going way off the pavement, but two crappy spares is probably not a good idea either. It is interesting how such obvious issues don't become obvious until you do something so simple as get new tires.
Also, my spare under the truck gets some bad abuse. Lots of dirt, rocks and such. Anyone use a cover or protection? Or I am guessing some of you store it somewhere else.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
Dave