Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 04, 2016, 08:31:39 PM
So what are your thoughts
Fix-a-flat
Buy a full size spare
Or just chance it..........
Post by: KFhunter on October 04, 2016, 08:35:28 PM
can't patch a tire with fix-a-flat in it and odds are the hole won't plug with that gunk in there anyways. I suggest you get a jack out and tire wrench and go through the motions of changing the trail wheel. You might be able to use your tow vehicle jack and wrench but maybe not. You might also be able to change the lug nuts on the trailer to match your tow vehicle also
Post by: 92xj on October 04, 2016, 08:35:44 PM
If you use fix a flat to drive to a tire store to repair the flat they must likely won't fix it with a patch and you will end up buying a full size tire anyways. The buzz grinder to scuff the rubber can spark on a belt in the tire and ignite the fix a flat fumes, and it's a messy crap fest. Just buy a full spare and put it on to drive to fix the flat tire.
Post by: timberghost72 on October 04, 2016, 08:37:25 PM
Also plug is removable and repairable with a patch at the tire shop.
Post by: Timberstalker on October 04, 2016, 08:38:05 PM
This is my two cents.
Post by: KFhunter on October 04, 2016, 08:40:08 PM
I still carry a spare for my PU though, as a plug kit won't do anything for a sidewall gash. :chuckle:
Post by: Sakko300wsm on October 04, 2016, 08:41:46 PM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 04, 2016, 08:59:45 PM
Post by: csaaphill on October 04, 2016, 09:08:35 PM
All good info here, i was going to look for a used one, now how to store a full size spare with out it getting stolen. my truck has a bed box in so maybe i could mout it to that standing up some how:yeah: yeah was gonna say a decent used one :tup:
Post by: Threewolves on October 04, 2016, 09:14:54 PM
Post by: KFhunter on October 04, 2016, 09:19:55 PM
Post by: Sakko300wsm on October 04, 2016, 09:24:53 PM
Post by: Special T on October 04, 2016, 09:29:08 PM
Full size spare is a no brainer.
Post by: wadu1 on October 04, 2016, 09:29:30 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 04, 2016, 09:36:44 PM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 04, 2016, 10:28:46 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on October 05, 2016, 05:18:11 AM
Post by: Axle on October 05, 2016, 06:30:22 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 05, 2016, 06:50:40 AM
Post by: Special T on October 05, 2016, 08:02:20 AM
Its a 15 silverado, i found 2 tires on CL im going to go look at in the morning. They are with out rims, but the tires are mud terrains and they are like 85%, hes asking $100 a tire1500? 2500 or 3500? Bolt holes?
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 05, 2016, 01:54:51 PM
Post by: Grit dog on October 05, 2016, 03:55:08 PM
Have you measured to see how big a tire will fit underneath? Even if you're not able to crank it up all the way, as long as it's tight against the trailer hitch or whatever's blocking it, who cares if it hangs down 6". You got 2' of clearance with that big truck and guessing you're not boonie hoppin a brand new pickup too hard.
Or just get the biggest tire that will fit. Even your stock full size tire is fine unless you're running lockers in the axles.
I did the same as you and bought a used big spare to match the size halfway close when I went to AK. But I knew I might have to drive 1000mi on that spare loaded with a truck camper.
Make sure you got a trailer spare as well and the right lug wrenches and a jack or blocks that will work for truck and trailer.
Spare tires are a Murphy's law thing IMO. Much less chance of needing if you're prepared.
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 05, 2016, 04:53:23 PM
Craigslist is your friend here. Lots of used rims.
Have you measured to see how big a tire will fit underneath? Even if you're not able to crank it up all the way, as long as it's tight against the trailer hitch or whatever's blocking it, who cares if it hangs down 6". You got 2' of clearance with that big truck and guessing you're not boonie hoppin a brand new pickup too hard.
Or just get the biggest tire that will fit. Even your stock full size tire is fine unless you're running lockers in the axles.
I did the same as you and bought a used big spare to match the size halfway close when I went to AK. But I knew I might have to drive 1000mi on that spare loaded with a truck camper.
Make sure you got a trailer spare as well and the right lug wrenches and a jack or blocks that will work for truck and trailer.
Spare tires are a Murphy's law thing IMO. Much less chance of needing if you're prepared.
Yeah I'm going to look around for rims and see if I can find one on CL but if not I might just order one that matches my rims now. I'm also going to try to fit it under my truck where the factory spare sits. The truck does have a locker in the rear. My trailer does have a spare and I went and bought a wrenc that stays in the truck to change the tires if needed. I do need to see if I need to make some blocks for the jack.
Post by: Bofire on October 05, 2016, 06:53:45 PM
Carl
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 05, 2016, 07:46:29 PM
is your trailer dual axle? if so all you need is a block for the "other" tire, just pull up on it!
Carl
Yes it's a dual axle. Good call on that. I'll have to go home and find a good pice of scrap.
Post by: Special T on October 06, 2016, 07:09:51 AM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 06, 2016, 01:56:29 PM
Post by: Kittman on October 06, 2016, 02:10:11 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 06, 2016, 03:31:17 PM
Picked up a tire from some very sketchy people but the tire checked out and i got it for $80! its almost brad new and there are no tears or patches and no lugs missing! past my water check also. so now i just need to track down a rim.
Don't post a picture of the tire. Someone might recognize it... :chuckle:
Post by: Cylvertip on October 06, 2016, 04:05:11 PM
Look on Craigslist for a used 35" tire and have it mounted on your spare wheel. Or call a tire shop and have them hold an old one that they have. However, Part of the problem with this is that you cannot fit a 35" tire in the spare tire storage slot so it'll have to be kept somewhere else.
This is my two cents.
Depends on the truck. It might require some modification to be able to squeak in there. I have a 35 under my Super Duty that only took minimal modification to fit ( I did add a heat shield between the tire and exhaust) My Frontier fit a 34" tire in as the spare with no issue.
How does fix a flat or Green Slime, or other similar products render the tire useless?
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 06, 2016, 04:21:11 PM
Picked up a tire from some very sketchy people but the tire checked out and i got it for $80! its almost brad new and there are no tears or patches and no lugs missing! past my water check also. so now i just need to track down a rim.
Don't post a picture of the tire. Someone might recognize it... :chuckle:
HAHAHAHA They were so crazy i doubt that they had a working computer, there was junk EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 06, 2016, 04:21:54 PM
Look on Craigslist for a used 35" tire and have it mounted on your spare wheel. Or call a tire shop and have them hold an old one that they have. However, Part of the problem with this is that you cannot fit a 35" tire in the spare tire storage slot so it'll have to be kept somewhere else.
This is my two cents.
Depends on the truck. It might require some modification to be able to squeak in there. I have a 35 under my Super Duty that only took minimal modification to fit ( I did add a heat shield between the tire and exhaust) My Frontier fit a 34" tire in as the spare with no issue.
How does fix a flat or Green Slime, or other similar products render the tire useless?
I am going to get under the truck this weekend and see if it will fit.
Post by: andersonjk4 on October 06, 2016, 04:37:25 PM
Get another wheel
I suggest you get a jack out and tire wrench and go through the motions of changing the trail wheel. You might be able to use your tow vehicle jack and wrench but maybe not.
:yeah:
This is great advice. I got a flat on my trailer (also a dual axle) this summer on a camping trip. The jack that came with my pickup wasn't enough to lift the tire off the ground. Luckily the side of the road I was on had really soft gravel and the flat was on the driver side, so I was able to use the jack to prop up the bad wheel the best I could and dig out the gravel enough to get the spare on. And I don't think my pickup's lug wrench fit either, but I always carry a 4-way star for that reason. One more thing, I had bought my trailer used and the previous owner had cross threaded a lug nut on the bad tire, so I ended up breaking the stud and running on 4 lugs for the rest of the trip. A lot of this could have been prevented had I done what KFhunter suggested. Good luck on your hunt and hopefully all of this is moot and you don't have any tire issues.
Post by: biggfish on October 06, 2016, 07:12:10 PM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 06, 2016, 07:50:44 PM
If your truck has tpms fix a flat will ruin them and they run about $120. I carry a tire plug kit and an air pump.
I thought it would ruin the TPMS but wasn't sure I have my plug kit. But idk if I'll have time to get the onboard air in
Post by: biggfish on October 06, 2016, 11:44:29 PM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 07, 2016, 12:31:46 AM
I use a cheap compressor that plugs into the lighter it doesn't alway get to full pressure but gets you out of trouble.
Yeah I was thinking of going cheap but I'm so use to the ARB on board air compressors that I think I will probably go that route.
I did order my spare rim today and I went ahead and bought a rim that I eventually want to switch all my rims to.
Post by: Special T on October 07, 2016, 07:53:15 AM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 07, 2016, 03:47:19 PM
You might be surprised how well the harbour freight one works. Several people I know including myself use them. Big difference in price for the occasional use.
Do you have a part # i can look up??
Post by: Special T on October 07, 2016, 05:39:52 PM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 07, 2016, 06:11:35 PM
Post by: KFhunter on October 08, 2016, 08:53:17 AM
100% duty cycle, $300 bucks too. Probably more than you need unless you're a rock crawler with huge tires but it gives you a starting point to work backwards until you find one that suits your needs and budget.
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-Automatic-Function-Portable-Compressor/dp/B000X9EGFS
Post by: Special T on October 08, 2016, 10:00:03 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 08, 2016, 07:26:09 PM
Picked up a tire from some very sketchy people but the tire checked out and i got it for $80! its almost brad new and there are no tears or patches and no lugs missing! past my water check also. so now i just need to track down a rim.
Don't post a picture of the tire. Someone might recognize it... :chuckle:
:yeah: :chuckle: