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GrandpaKip
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Jan 22, 2014

Extra spare tire

Just bought 4 new tires and rims. Dexstars and er, um, you know, the M tire. Waiting for a tad warmer weather to put them on and check brakes and bearings (9 degrees). I was wondering how many of you carry 2 spares. Now that I have 4 extra tires and rims, I was thinking of throwing one in the truck bed as a second spare.
Thanks for your thoughts.
  • I don't carry 2 spares for my truck or any of our cars. I also don't care 2 spares for our trailer.

    We aren't camping on the moon so services are available just down the road. One spare is enough. We like to keep it light and simple.

    I guess we could also carry a couple of extra kitchen sinks....:)
  • if got the room go for it, I tow boats from ohio to arizona and carry two tires and a complete hub set.
  • I have two spares,, bought five new M's, got a second wheel and used the best of the last five as my second spare,, I will throw it in the pick up bed if we are going over 100 miles in one direction,, my ERS will tow 50 miles free.. First flat I can handle,, I run something over and get two,, I can handle that locally,, With two It gives me more of my own time to find a better tire price and not be held hostage because I Really NEED it...
  • My Bro in law takes a second every trip.... But he is guilty of having total******tires and knows it.... His thought process is that eventually they will all be new...