Using the spare for rotation...

[NEK5]

Well, it`s getting time to buy new tires soon, but I wanted to ask this question. Those of you with a full size spare, are you running a "baldy" (real low thread, but still usable as a spare), or are your running a regular tire (same tread as others)??? The reason I ask, is because I want to find out if it`s worth having a 5th tire that you can use for when you rotate. So instead of 4, you have 5...What is everyone running?

 

[sandawgk5]

I have a used tire that is the same as my other 4. I bought all 5 of mine used so I took the worst one and it was designated as the spare. When I go new I will get a 5th as a spare and it will get rotated into the mix with the other 5 to ensure even wear unless I go with Iroks as they are directional and I do not want to break down a tire everytime I rotate. Your spare should be within 2" of diameter of the tires you run.

Ira

 

[NEK5]

Yea. Just wanted to see how many out there had a 5th tire, which they added to their rotation...

 

[MuddinManny]

Yea. Just wanted to see how many out there had a 5th tire, which they added to their rotation...

Yes, Ben, you bet I have 5 full size tires! Rotation is key to the life of aggressive mud tires, especially TSL's and Boggers!

Rotation will occur every 5,000 miles. My friend Nick asked me this question the other day: "How are you gonna lift that spare into the bed with a 10" lift?"

I haven't thought of an answer yet. My bad!

Manny

 

[Greg72]

Well, it`s getting time to buy new tires soon, but I wanted to ask this question. Those of you with a full size spare, are you running a "baldy" (real low thread, but still usable as a spare), or are your running a regular tire (same tread as others)??? The reason I ask, is because I want to find out if it`s worth having a 5th tire that you can use for when you rotate. So instead of 4, you have 5...What is everyone running?

Yep, I've got a full-size spare.... ever wonder about this pic?

Had a tire at Pismo Beach that wouldn't hold air, so I swapped this "greenie" on there. I had some bright green paint sitting around and figured it would make it easy to locate my tire/wheel if someone decided to "borrow" it out of my truck.

 

[70jimmy]

Yep full size spare. How do I lift it. A lot of grunt. 37/12.50/17 krawlers and yes I will rotate it in.

On my exploder with 31's the spare is full size but different tread so I won't mix it in. Plus its under the vehicle.

 

[gmc4cw]

I have a full size 44 spare that does not get rotated in. it's a baldy and different tread pattern.

Manny, getting the spare in the back is easy. if you have to do it on flat ground use an 8' 2x4 as a ramp. roll the tire up it. if you can back up to a mound of dirt, a lower pickup, anything then it cuts the angle down greatly. In the field you are going to need a friend to help heave it up there.

 

[NEK5]

Is it worth having a 5th tire to add into the rotation?

 

[DirtyJim]

get a bald p.o.s. for a spare and rotate the other 4.

 

[muddybuddy]

I have a used tire that is the same as my other 4. I bought all 5 of mine used so I took the worst one and it was designated as the spare. When I go new I will get a 5th as a spare and it will get rotated into the mix with the other 5 to ensure even wear unless I go with Iroks as they are directional and I do not want to break down a tire everytime I rotate. Your spare should be within 2" of diameter of the tires you run.

Ira

oh come on ira, nothing like running them backwards for one rotation i had iroks, got rid of them. next set will be bigger iroks and i think i will rotate them (run them backwards when necessary) rotating the tires really does make a huge difference in the lift of them. swampers dont last that long as it is, i want to maximumize it as much as possible, cuz they are $$$$

 

[Chevy305]

I now have 4 full size spares, all good tires. I just keep one in the bed and the rest stay in the garage. So I have 3 35x12.5 r15 BFG A/Ts for sale, if anyone is interested...

I have gotten 2 flat tires off road and I am really happy to now have an insurance policy if that happens again...

Now all I need is a jack...