Tow Vehicle Spare - Have you checked it?
We all talk and read about trailer tire issues but when is the last time you considered your tow vehicle spare? The spare under my 2009 Ram 1500 has never been on the ground and at 12 years old I'll ...
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I ended up ordering a new spare rim from rock auto and the local tire shop had a used tire with good life left in it that matched the 4 on my truck. spent under $100. Good to GO!
Also, always check the spare when your checking your tires pre-trip. its part of my routine now. If you have an older tow vehicle in the salt belt id also recomend trying to remove your spare and greasing/replacing the mechanism. Ive gotten burned a few times by my chevy spare latch. On your back in a slushy/snowy/wet parking lot is not the time to fight with it lol. Its so rusty that it wont work properly. the cable comes out all the way and the latch wont release. The tire stays stuck hanging from the latch. The last time i got it off i cut the tab off. No issues since lol.
Also, always check the spare when your checking your tires pre-trip. its part of my routine now. If you have an older tow vehicle in the salt belt id also recomend trying to remove your spare and greasing/replacing the mechanism. Ive gotten burned a few times by my chevy spare latch. On your back in a slushy/snowy/wet parking lot is not the time to fight with it lol. Its so rusty that it wont work properly. the cable comes out all the way and the latch wont release. The tire stays stuck hanging from the latch. The last time i got it off i cut the tab off. No issues since lol.
