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Monkeyman_and_L's avatar
May 26, 2018

I want a rim for my spare

Hey you guys...

So, thanks to the kind people of Michelin my quickly failed tire was covered at 95 percent. Doesn't take the entire sting out of the debacle that was our first run in with tires on the new rig, but since we've decided we need a spare anyway, just an expensive lesson learned.

I need a 22.5 x 7.5 rim with 8 lug holes for the now spare tire. Where can I source these and not lay out a fortune?

Still working out tire storage, but I'm getting close on that front.

20 Replies

  • if you have aluminum outer and steel inner rims, make sure you get a steel for the spare, I don't think two aluminum rims fit on dually. I have a mounted spare and used it once on forth of july in Texas, glad to have it, it made for a quick change. installed a hoist between the frame rails and it is nicely out of the way and takes up no space that I was using.
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  • Monkeyman_and_Lady wrote:
    after multiple "we can put your spare on for you" answers from a number of roadside assistance people I'm going to get a rim. 2 reasons. One, no mounting charge - Two, I know I have a compatible tire and don't need to scrub the planet looking for one at whatever hour the issue occurs.

    Storage? That's another story. In the Toad for now. Probably on a Roadmaster bracket next year if the Toad is a pain.


    I like your thinking. IMO, this is a good idea because generally, you don't get to pick where and when you have your next tire related issue. IT CHOOSES YOU! After having traveled extensively in Baja California for years, I've learned to carry both an extra full size spare on a rim plus an extra unmounted tire. If you generally stay close to the beaten path, this may be overkill.

    Chum lee
  • Brandywine Auto and truck part is right down the road---they have them and will probably let you pick it up at their Bowie Truck location---there you go. Transit truck stop in Millersville can mount your tire.
  • I believe you had a freak occurrance and carrying the tire/rim will just rot it out. We full-timed and traveled constantly, including to Alaska and never had a flat on the motorhome's Michilins. We didn't carry a tire.
  • Search ebay and amazon using the wheel size and truck chassis/year. Got one from Amazon used with a good metal stem for $70. Ours is 16 inch. Tire shop we deal with couldn't find one for less then $400 new.
  • I would check with a large tire dealer. You would be surprised how often they work on big trucks and have a selection of used wheels in stock.
  • after multiple "we can put your spare on for you" answers from a number of roadside assistance people I'm going to get a rim. 2 reasons. One, no mounting charge - Two, I know I have a compatible tire and don't need to scrub the planet looking for one at whatever hour the issue occurs.

    Storage? That's another story. In the Toad for now. Probably on a Roadmaster bracket next year if the Toad is a pain.
  • It's a long story but Good Sam charged me $127 to mount a 14 in tire on my rim. Said it was the standard charge for mounting a small tire "in the field". As Jim said, two bars and a little strength. Per the road service agreement, they did mount my inflated spare at no charge. I wonder what the charge would be to mount a 22.5 in tire out along the road. Probably more expensive than my small tire. I'd continue looking for a wheel.

    On edit, sorry. Got my more and less confused.
  • I would find an industrial area that has a junk yard and or a truck tire shop and get one there. You can check at truck tire shops and ask where they get their used ones. Assuming you want a used one.

    BTW, most people opt for just carrying the spare casing, not the entire wheel. Saves weight and any good roadside tire service for big vehicles can put your casing on easily without taking it back to their shop. Only takes two tire bars and some strength.