RIV Customz
DO NOT GO EASY
Do you have a spare? Where is it at? Post pics of your spare tire setup!
Show your full size spare(s)?
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Bernie
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One of the nice things about a dually is that in many cases you really don't need a spare, provided you do a little prep beforehand...
On duallies usually all six wheels are the same (if they're stock), so any wheel can be used in any position.
Unless you have the misfortune to have a tire completely shred, or get a flat while heavily loaded, a flat on the rear means simply driving to a tire shop to get it fixed, maybe at a reduced speed. A flat on the front though doesn't mean you're out of luck though, provided you had the foresight to carry either a second jack or a jackstand in the truck. With that it's a simple matter to swap the flat on the front with one of the good tires on the rear, then drive to a tire shop.
On my GMC dually I have a pair of 6 ton stands and a 3 ton floor jack (in addition to the regular jack), so unless I get two flats, or have a heavy load in the back that one tire won't handle while driving, it may take a little longer to get going again but I probably won't be stuck anywhere.
On duallies usually all six wheels are the same (if they're stock), so any wheel can be used in any position.
Unless you have the misfortune to have a tire completely shred, or get a flat while heavily loaded, a flat on the rear means simply driving to a tire shop to get it fixed, maybe at a reduced speed. A flat on the front though doesn't mean you're out of luck though, provided you had the foresight to carry either a second jack or a jackstand in the truck. With that it's a simple matter to swap the flat on the front with one of the good tires on the rear, then drive to a tire shop.
On my GMC dually I have a pair of 6 ton stands and a 3 ton floor jack (in addition to the regular jack), so unless I get two flats, or have a heavy load in the back that one tire won't handle while driving, it may take a little longer to get going again but I probably won't be stuck anywhere.
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I've never even looked at the spare on my truck. I assume it has one! 
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Bernie
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I've never even looked at the spare on my truck. I assume it has one!
There's always AARP Roadside Assistance for ya Jim.
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Well there ya go!
Actually, since I buy cars for a living, I have very good access to towing and transport services no matter where I am. I'd probably just call a flat bed to pick me up if I ever had a flat.
Actually, since I buy cars for a living, I have very good access to towing and transport services no matter where I am. I'd probably just call a flat bed to pick me up if I ever had a flat.
vansdonk
That's not buffing out
davbell22602
Stihl Chainsaw Man
I dont think my spare will come out. The hitch is in the way and up against the tire. Plus the tire is pretty dry rotted anyways.
ScottyBoy
No, that's not a banana in my pants.
Mine is stored underneath the truck accessed by a winch type of cable system that lowers it down. I've only had to use it one time. The day I buried my little brother I walked outside to find my truck sitting on a flat. I went back inside to change out of my suit so I could change the tire. Luckily I was not late for the funeral.
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This looks frikkin badass!
Fordfanatic101
281Ci
you finally got a tire on that rim 
Looks good
Looks good
