Spare tire discussion

[SpaceEVDriver]

Yeah, running long term with a spare that is undersized, will create additional wear and tear (at very least on the tire).

For the context of a space saver sort of spare tire, thats probably ok, as its not really intended to be a normal everyday tire, just enough that it can get you out of dodge if something goes wrong (better than a patch kit).

For "actual" offroading, a full size spare is always best (and you can even rotate it through with your other tires when you do rotations if you'd like). But for other uses, having a spare that you actually carry (instead of leaving home because it was too big), and that isn't a "tiny doughnut" might work out great.

Guess we'll have to see how this gets implemented.

Thanks for the insight .

Yeah. Some trails I used to do “required” two full-sized spares. And usually at least a couple vehicles on the trip actually needed both. Most needed at least one.

I usually replace my smaller spare when I do my first new tire purchase, which usually requires the purchase of a matching wheel. That’s annoying. I hope Scout includes a matching wheel for the spare, or at least makes that an option.

 

[Logan]

I won’t let them rotate my spare in. It needs to stay pretty.

Hey, I said "can" rotate in if you want, not that you have to! If you want to keep that spare nice and shiny, go ahead. As I get it, it does look nice when its all clean/new looking .

Actually most of the time I drove a wrangler, the spare... never matched. It was always like some used tire we'd gotten second hand from a buddy who'd flatted/torn their other set, or other stuff like that.

So we often had a Different Brand, or type spare ( Mud Terrain spare, and AllTerrain tires (or vice versa), or Goodyear Tires/BFG spare, etc).

And, I am pretty certain we had a different wheel on that spare as well. Because... well, it was scrounged, just like the tire.

It wasn't pretty, but it worked well .

 

[cyure]

Hey, I said "can" rotate in if you want, not that you have to! If you want to keep that spare nice and shiny, go ahead. As I get it, it does look nice when its all clean/new looking .

Actually most of the time I drove a wrangler, the spare... never matched. It was always like some used tire we'd gotten second hand from a buddy who'd flatted/torn their other set, or other stuff like that.

So we often had a Different Brand, or type spare ( Mud Terrain spare, and AllTerrain tires (or vice versa), or Goodyear Tires/BFG spare, etc).

And, I am pretty certain we had a different wheel on that spare as well. Because... well, it was scrounged, just like the tire.

It wasn't pretty, but it worked well .

Oh mine has to match. Had to buy 5 wheels and tires.

What I don’t get is when I see a Wrangler with 35s and beautiful wheels and the spare is the OEM and itty bitty. If you get a flat at that point what good does that do you.

 

[R1TVT]

5-wheel rotation for me... Get more life out of all 5 and keep them moving so they wear more slowly and evenly! Although my spare is hidden from sight under the bed.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

5-wheel rotation for me... Get more life out of all 5 and keep them moving so they wear more slowly and evenly! Although my spare is hidden from sight under the bed.

If your tires aren’t rotating, really what’s the point?

 

[dreamweaver]

If your tires aren’t rotating, really what’s the point?

They will last much longer that way.

 

[BeerParty]

Oh mine has to match. Had to buy 5 wheels and tires.

What I don’t get is when I see a Wrangler with 35s and beautiful wheels and the spare is the OEM and itty bitty. If you get a flat at that point what good does that do you.

So, this would not be you then?

 

[cyure]

So, this would not be you then?

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Absolutely not!

 

[J Alynn]

So, this would not be you then?

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I wonder if the spare has LED backlighting for at night? Presumably red.

 

[dreamweaver]

So, this would not be you then?

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Does someone follow this driver with a ladder truck so they can exit the vehicle? WTH

 

[Mousehunter]

Tires wear, but they also age. Most of my driving tires will wear out before they become unsafe due to age-but it is easy for an unused spare to be way past its use by date before you need it (I suspect one hanging in the sun will only age faster). I have blown out 2 tires this year that prematurely aged (3 years old, with less than 10k miles on them-trailer tires).

 

[LastDayScout]

Tires wear, but they also age. Most of my driving tires will wear out before they become unsafe due to age-but it is easy for an unused spare to be way past its use by date before you need it (I suspect one hanging in the sun will only age faster). I have blown out 2 tires this year that prematurely aged (3 years old, with less than 10k miles on them-trailer tires).

My company sells trailers as part of our product offerings. Trailer tires suck for the most part. The quality is not consistent at all. I am pretty sure every trailer tire I have seen in the last 10 years is off brand Chinese. In addition, people tend to not check air pressure and overload trailers. When the temperatures go up in the summer, blowouts are frequent.

 

[Gscout]

Found this interesting. Obviously not the majority’s preference, but a nice option

 

[Mousehunter]

The trailer is probably over rated for it's use. The tires were probably the cheapest Chinese junk the manufacture could source.

 

[RodorW]

Instead of starting a new thread, I'll bring this here. For the Terra, what is the likely reason for the underbody spare? I'm no vehicle engineer, but what's keeping Scout from adding extra utility to the bed? Something like the Ridgeline, R1T, or even the CT. A carrier built into the bed, that hides under the floor, you can carry a spare, or use it for more storage if you prefer. I personally wouldn't leave the spare under the truck, and probably just load it in the bed as part of the "adventure gear." Though based on wording on the website there might be an option similar to the

H-EV

 

[Schmeegz]

I currently drive a lifted wrangler rubicon and couldn’t imagine driving on anything less than 35’s again. 37’s are sooooo tempting but I dunno if it’s worth the trade off.

All that being said if a 33 can be stored under the bed and get me home in a pinch, even outfitted with 35’s, I would sign up for that all day long.

 

[Logan]

All that being said if a 33 can be stored under the bed and get me home in a pinch, even outfitted with 35’s, I would sign up for that all day long.

Agreed. I've said this a few times before. I'd also be ok with a full diameter, but narrower spare tire if it helps it fit in the cargo area/under the vehicle better. Like a 33x10.50 instead of a 33 x 12.50 for instance.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Spare tire carrier from the Traveler put onto the Terra

 

[Mousehunter]

I don't have my father's job, and don't abuse my vehicles liked his job did. On normal days, he would carry a spare in the bed (not sure if he even bothered to carry one underneath) and kept 2 more on standby. On bad days, he would have 2 in the bed, and grab the 3rd (to drop of the flats) by lunch. I also recall a few emergency calls (either CB or later cell later) to get an extra spare delivered on the fly.

He also had a backup vehicle that he could borrow for when there were other issues that the shop could not deal with between shifts. He sheared more shocks that I recall, and broke a frame or 2 as well.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

I don't have my father's job, and don't abuse my vehicles liked his job did. On normal days, he would carry a spare in the bed (not sure if he even bothered to carry one underneath) and kept 2 more on standby. On bad days, he would have 2 in the bed, and grab the 3rd (to drop of the flats) by lunch. I also recall a few emergency calls (either CB or later cell later) to get an extra spare delivered on the fly.

He also had a backup vehicle that he could borrow for when there were other issues that the shop could not deal with between shifts. He sheared more shocks that I recall, and broke a frame or 2 as well.

Ok, we’re all wondering just what his job was?