Anyone replaced their unused spare tire due to age?

[89Suburban]

Whenever I replace my 4 regular tires I put "the best old one" on the spare. In turn this gives me an excuse to drop the spare and check things out with the spare itself, the winch assembly and underbody. Always touch up the frame with a rattle can while it is out too to fight any surface rust.

 

[OR VietVet]

She may very well appreciate that you take your sweet time.

Like Jackie Gleason used to say, "How sweeeeet it is"!

 

[89Suburban]

Like Jackie Gleason used to say, "How sweeeeet it is"!

And!!! "When I get home, the first thing I'm gonna do is punch your mama in the mouth.."

 

[Sparksalot]

Whenever I replace my 4 regular tires I put "the best old one" on the spare. In turn this gives me an excuse to drop the spare and check things out with the spare itself, the winch assembly and underbody. Always touch up the frame with a rattle can while it is out too to fight any surface rust.

I do 5 tire rotations on mine now, to ensure the spare is equally used.

 

[89Suburban]

I do 5 tire rotations on mine now, to ensure the spare is equally used.

If my spare rim matched the other PPV wheels I would do this. No wheel sensor issues once you relearn the 4 active wheels right?

 

[Sparksalot]

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If my spare rim matched the other PPV wheels I would do this. No wheel sensor issues once you relearn the 4 active wheels right?

both of my PPVs had matching spare wheels.

No issues at all with all 5 wheels having sensors. On the GMT900, there’s no reason to even relearn. On the K2, it’s smart enough to know the spare is on the ground after 10-15 miles, so yes on relearning.

 

[89Suburban]

On the GMT900, there’s no reason to even relearn.

Why is that? Does it do it itself somehow?

 

[89Suburban]

Just rotated my tires this past weekend and did the relearn with that Amazon thingy. If I can just drive it and hell with it that would be a nice option. Just curious.

 

[EddieC]

Whenever I replace my 4 regular tires I put "the best old one" on the spare. In turn this gives me an excuse to drop the spare and check things out with the spare itself, the winch assembly and underbody. Always touch up the frame with a rattle can while it is out too to fight any surface rust.

Now there's an idea. I might have to get my spare out from under the vinyl cover where it's keeping company with the firewood.

 

[Doubeleive]

Curious what the opinions are.

the one under mine is 13 years old, holds air and is not exposed to direct sunlight so I am sure it is fine...for an emergency I think I used it once