We ran over something and punctured a tire. Put the temporary spare on and found that it only had 25 PSI. I carry a small compressor but we were only 3/4 miles from home so we just drove on the low tire.
I need to remember to check my spare occasionally but it is a pain because the thing has to be unbolted and removed from the well in order to check.
Just thought I would give a reminder that it needs checked annually if not more often. Don't get caught with an unusable spare.
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I have never checked the spare pressure with any cars I had. but like you I usually have a compressor just in case. I might have to have it checked when I get my tires swapped.
beemerphile1 wrote:I need to remember to check my spare occasionally but it is a pain because the thing has to be unbolted and removed from the well in order to check. Don't get caught with an unusable spare.
+1
Also, you can use a little Meguiar's Hot Shine on the spare's sidewalls to prevent dry rot.
It is definitely a PITA to remove the spare tire, but it is very important to check the pressure on it on occasion so it's ready if and when you need it.
I try to check ours at least every other month or so. Whenever I check them, they never seem to be more than a couple pounds low.
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Amen to checking your spare. Last I checked it had a nice chunk missing on the thread...unuseable. Havent looked for a spare yet. Thankfully I have a air compressor & tire plugs
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cptnsolo77 wrote:Thankfully I have a air compressor & tire plugs
I need one too. Mine practically exploded last time I used it. I hate shelling 40$ on a cheap portable compressor when I have my huge compressor in the garage.
Any recommendation on a good portable compressor that will last?
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cythraul wrote:[quote="cptnsolo77"Thankfully I have a air compressor & tire plugs
I need one too. Mine practically exploded last time I used it. I hate shelling 40$ on a cheap portable compressor when I had my huge compressor in the garage.
had mine for 3 years now and use it frequently to fill things like mattresses and kiddie pools. I always take it with me on trips to be safe. It had a car charger, but the kids seem to have moved it.
Funny. How apropos. When trying to stuff something else in the middle of the spare, under the "cargo tray package" I noticed that a quart of Mobil 1 0w-20 had leaked out and down through the tire and well. A real fun cleanup job. Since I had the spare out, I checked the pressure. 28psi. Interestingly, written in a yellow marker on the side of the tire was a "36". Cold maximum side pressure says 60. It is a Firestone. States 60psi in a couple different places. Wonder what the deal with the yellow "36" is about. Do they only fill it to 36 from factory? I filled it to 60-62 depending on what gauge I use.
On a side note, that Mobil 1 has been there a long, long, time. Never needed to top off. Last oil change, did go over 8000 miles before a change and probably could of put about a half a quart in,......and I guess I actually did, just unintentionally in the wrong place! I did not see any verified performance gains....or losses from adding oil in that unique application, although seat of the pants measurement says she still purrs like a kitten.
Only have about 31,000 miles on it so far, but mileage will be racking up faster in the next few years.