Spare Tire
I have recently replaced all 4 tires that came on my 37ft 5er. Original tires were ST235-80-16, with max pressure of 80 psi. I purchased Sailun LT 235-80-16, with a max pressure of 110. I retained the...
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I would use the spare as is and carry the tire of choice as a loose spare tire.
Upon the need to use the spare tire, just find a shop to replace the bad tire with a brand new one on your good wheel. Most any shop can squeeze in a quick job like this on their busiest of days. No need to shop around, wait for shipping, or buy a tire you don't prefer.
I unfortunately proved this concept on I80 this year (leak, not a blow out) and will forever carry one temporary fully mounted spare and one brand new loose spare of my preferred tire...on long trips out of state.
Upon the need to use the spare tire, just find a shop to replace the bad tire with a brand new one on your good wheel. Most any shop can squeeze in a quick job like this on their busiest of days. No need to shop around, wait for shipping, or buy a tire you don't prefer.
I unfortunately proved this concept on I80 this year (leak, not a blow out) and will forever carry one temporary fully mounted spare and one brand new loose spare of my preferred tire...on long trips out of state.
