40s are on the way, what is a reasonable size spair? could i limp home with a 35 and 40 onfront, as long as the rears are the same? what do you run?
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40s...what size spair? what do you have?
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Brocky
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You could make it home with a 35 and a 40 on the front as long as the hubs are unlocked. I would never think of doing it unless I had too. When I tore open one of my 33's I put two 31's on the front and unlocked the hubs to get home. Most guys I know have two spares of smaller sizes they use. A guy here runs 40's and if he busts a tire he will put the two spare 35's on the front, unlock the hubs and give it for home. My suggestion would be carry two or look for a spare of the same size, whether its bald or not.
Well, there are a bunch of different ways to look at it.
I, myself, plan on carrying a 33" spare. I plan on changing the tire in the bush then swapping the small tire to the front once I get to the trailhead and then continue on my way home.
If you try to run two tires of a large size difference (say 2") you will cause an automatic locker to go berzerk. I found this out a couple years ago. It behaves just fine until you let off the gas. So, to bring it to a stop without horrible banging you must use some throttle while braking.
I probably won't even carry a spare once I get beadlocks. Just continue to carry a bunch of tire plugs and patches.
I, myself, plan on carrying a 33" spare. I plan on changing the tire in the bush then swapping the small tire to the front once I get to the trailhead and then continue on my way home.
If you try to run two tires of a large size difference (say 2") you will cause an automatic locker to go berzerk. I found this out a couple years ago. It behaves just fine until you let off the gas. So, to bring it to a stop without horrible banging you must use some throttle while braking.
I probably won't even carry a spare once I get beadlocks. Just continue to carry a bunch of tire plugs and patches.
78 k5
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Spares are for p*ssies 
J/K I'm on 40's with a 38.5 spare
J/K I'm on 40's with a 38.5 spare
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Do like me, don't carry a spare.
Buy beedlocks, carry a spare tube for the 40's and some rubber in case it's bad on the inside so you don't pop the tube.
Oh! on-board air helps too
Buy beedlocks, carry a spare tube for the 40's and some rubber in case it's bad on the inside so you don't pop the tube.
Oh! on-board air helps too
Right now I have a 39.5x18-16.5 Bogger as a spare for my 44" boggers. The main reason I have it for a spare is that I had it laying around and I found a wheel for it for $10. However, I may start carrying one of my 11.00R16 Michelins for a spare since they're taller, about the same weight, but narrower thus taking up less space in the bed of my truck....plus I think I could sell my Bogger pretty cheap to someone on here who needs a good spare.
walla2k5
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Plug kit and on board air,if that doesn't work I'm walkin'.
