Is spare tire necessary when traveling???

[hellodonny14]

We just purchased a 2012 Forester 2251SLEC. It was not equipped with a spare tire when purchased from dealer. My concern is when traveling if we encounter a
flat.....oops no spare. I know it would be difficult to change yourself, but if you call for roadside assistance will they repair the tire on the road? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[dimurrrw]

Originally Posted by hellodonny14

if you call for roadside assistance will they repair the tire on the road? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

You can't repair a blowout or a damaged sidewall.

[TURBS]

Get a spare! You'll regret it if you dont

[Dave_Monica]

You're making a big assumption that the tire will be repairable. I recall other motorhome owners reporting that they carry an unmounted tire as the rims for the front and rear are different...the roadside assist would mount the tire on the rim. Suggest that you check into that.

Dave

[Triguy]

I have roadside assistance with AAA plus RV for the piece of mind when towing (and because it covers my motorcycle, too). I've spoke with AAA and asked and they do not repair tires but will change the tire if you have a serviceable spare or will tow up to 100 miles ($3.75 per mile over 100 miles).

I always carry a spare for the trailer and feel better knowing that I have the tire, jack, tools and air compressor to fix as needed.

[Twisty]

I carried 2 mounted spare tires for my Popup because of the load range I wanted.
I might carry 1 unmounted spare tire for the TT in addition to the mounted spare.

[Glenn5995]

Originally Posted by hellodonny14

We just purchased a 2112 Forester 2251SLEC......

WOW! Now thats an advance purchase. (I realize its a typo...but I couldn't resist ).

As far as your concern, I wouldn't be without a spare.

[paulmlac]

question >>> Is spare tire necessary when traveling???

answer >>> no

However, when the traveling stops due to a flat tire, then a spare tire is very necessary.

Not trying to be smart but too easy & makes the point.

[Twisty]

^Well played!

[OldCoot]

Or you can just set up camp wherever you have a blowout and wait for someone to bring you a tire and wheel. Why would you not want to have a spare tire/wheel? You are going to buy one eventually one way or the other. Like the old Fram filter commercial said "Pay me now or pay me later" and later is a lot more expensive. And that is the voice of experience.

[RonLynnJr]

Does a bear $#!+ in the woods?

[Ray F.]

It's as important as gas if you ask me.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by Triguy

I have roadside assistance with AAA plus RV for the piece of mind when towing (and because it covers my motorcycle, too). I've spoke with AAA and asked and they do not repair tires but will change the tire if you have a serviceable spare or will tow up to 100 miles ($3.75 per mile over 100 miles).

I always carry a spare for the trailer and feel better knowing that I have the tire, jack, tools and air compressor to fix as needed.

Yes carry a spare. We (HAD) AAAplusRV for (39) years.We pulled our trailer into Ft.Meyers,Fl. campground and setup. Discovered a Chineese Bump on the side of the trailer tire. Called AAA they sent 1 big wrecker who said he cant change the tire unless it is along the (ROAD). Boss came in a Big rollback and said the same thing. We now (Have) Goodsam Rv Platinum ERS,and it even covers my snowmobile on our long snowmobile trips. We had a mounted spare tire at F/M. Youroo!!

[ATVer]

Definitely get a mounted spare. It does add some weight and if it puts you over in GVWR weight limits, I would get rid of something else not the spare. My 2012 came with a spare but no lug wrench or jack. Seemed stupid to me but I guess it's a liability concern for the RV manufacturers. Just go on ebay and you will find several vendors selling "new takeouts" of jacks, handles, lug wrench and instruction labels. Interesting that they are usually located in Indiana. Makes me wonder where they come from.

[crocus]

Always best to be prepared.
A few years ago on a trip to West Yellowstone to go snowmobiling in the mountains, we blew out BOTH tires on the snowmobile trailer in the span of ten miles. But you know what? I brought TWO spares.
I always travel prepared.

[dezeldad]

Maybe a picture is worth a thousand words?

[Mountainmanbob]

Originally Posted by hellodonny14

My concern is when traveling if we encounter a
flat.....oops no spare.

I know it would be difficult to change yourself

one does not need a spare tire
unless
we have a flat
and at times
they come just when not wanted
so
we should never leave home without a spare

if you get a flat while out on the road
make sure you have a lug wrench that fits
and the truck jack should work out fine

Mountainman

[OldCoot]

Sure glad we had a spare. $1800+ damage not including 4 new LR D Goodyear Marathons to replace the cheap factory junk tires.

[Len & Cheri]

I could have used three spares on the way back from Myrtle Beach. Thankfully no damage to TT.

[St1tcher]

Also check your lugs because not all of them are standard sockets. Mine are metric.