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Old 08-23-2014, 12:04 PM   #1
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Check your spare

I know it's been said before but check the mounts on that spare tire behind the nice cover. They are out of sight so I never thought to check. It cost me 250 for a new one.

Some dirt road ditch detour in northern British Columbia has my tire now.


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Old 08-23-2014, 12:35 PM   #2
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Bummer, but a good heads up. I check my spares pressure. But never thought to check the torque on the tire and mount. Add it to the list of things to do.
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Old 08-26-2014, 07:29 AM   #3
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Thankfully our rear stabilizer switch is next to the spare, I was raising them one morning as we were getting ready to leave and leaned against the spare on the bumper and it moved and I mean a lot.

I was really surprised at how loose it was, including the plate that had worked its way behind the tire. It's on the check list now.
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Old 08-26-2014, 07:50 AM   #4
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I know it's been said before but check the mounts on that spare tire behind the nice cover. They are out of sight so I never thought to check. It cost me 250 for a new one.

Some dirt road ditch detour in northern British Columbia has my tire now.


Rb Your ahead of most,at least you didn't Lose your Bumper! Youroo!!




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