Check your spare tires

[Scrappy]

Just a reminder, nothing like having a flat and a flat spare. Post up any other last minute stuff you can think of. Good luck everyone this fall

 

[Wrench]

I take plug kits with spare glue tubes and have on board air. I can plug a tire in 3 minutes and not get dirty.

 

[browning2480]

I take plug kits with spare glue tubes and have on board air. I can plug a tire in 3 minutes and not get dirty.

Same here. I haven’t had a spare in 5 years or more. When I went up in tire size, it wouldn’t fit in the spare location. I started carrying a good plug kit instead. No issues here

 

[Wrench]

I do suggest fresh glue. I've had to stuff a plug with power steering fluid and its not awesome.

 

[JRMiller]

I take plug kits with spare glue tubes and have on board air. I can plug a tire in 3 minutes and not get dirty.

Same here. I’ve kept a plug kit and compressor in my truck for over 15 years and have never used my spare yet

 

[Scrappy]

I take plug kits with spare glue tubes and have on board air. I can plug a tire in 3 minutes and not get dirty.

Same here, can not be to prepared.

 

[nrh6.7]

Same here on the plug kit plus air compressor. Also bought a new spare when I replaced my tires last since the spare tire was over 8 years old.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

If you have aftermarket wheels, it's a good idea to check the compatibility of your lug nut wrench. The wrench that came with your vehicle may have a different socket size or insufficent reach. I store the breaker bar/extension/deep-well socket that I use when rotating tires under the seat so I know I always have a compatible lug nut wrench on board.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

If you have alloy wheels might be a good idea to make sure you can actually get the wheels off and they are not corroded to the hub, F150 owners..Also if you have a jump pack check to make sure its charged.

 

[Randle]

A small spare us better than no spare. I have seen tires cut so bad a 12 pack of plugs aren't going to help.

Same here. I haven’t had a spare in 5 years or more. When I went up in tire size, it wouldn’t fit in the spare location. I started carrying a good plug kit instead. No issues here

 

[Carpenterant]

What are you guys using for onboard air?

 

[street]

Make sure your spare hoist isn't completely seized up.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

What are you guys using for onboard air?

I have a ARB compressor on my Jeep. But there are other options.

 

[Mosby]

Along with onboard air and a tire plug kit, I carry a heavy duty jack, large tire iron, jump pack, tow ropes, come along and a shovel.

 

[browning2480]

A small spare us better than no spare. I have seen tires cut so bad a 12 pack of plugs aren't going to help.

I had one for a while, but the problem is when you run a different size tire in 4x4 or with a locking rear diff, you can have lots of problems. Went with air and plugs and never had an issue. I rarely go alone anyway, so in an emergency like a cut sidewall, I have buddies who can help out.

 

[11boo]

Dang, thanks for the reminder. Spare was checked, but the plug kit needs thrown in. I’m out of here first thing tomorrow!

 

[street]

Make sure your lugs aren't overly tightened or about to strip out.

 

[FLAK]

Plugs and Compressor here.
And yes, i do need to get a spare.

 

[Randle]

I had one for a while, but the problem is when you run a different size tire in 4x4 or with a locking rear diff, you can have lots of problems. Went with air and plugs and never had an issue. I rarely go alone anyway, so in an emergency like a cut sidewall, I have buddies who can help out.

Yep we had 2 trucks together , full size blazer with 35s and a toyota with 33s .
Blazer sliced a side wall , we put the spare on went 500 yards and it went flat. had to put the Toyota 33 on the front of the blazer and move the 35 to the rear . Now we had 2 trucks with no spares ..we made it out but did cut our trip short

 

[BRTreedogs]

What are you guys using for onboard air?

Viair 450p
Alot easier to pack along when you ride with others.