I have been looking at several rear bumpers that have spare tires mounted on the bumper, and I'm not quite sure how the tire is secured. I am trying to get ideas on mounting two spare tires on the bed of my truck. Any pictures or descriptions of how these spare tires are mounted/secured would be appreciated. Thanks.
rear bumpers with tires
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seanz0rz
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when i built my tire carrier, i got some wheel studs, pressed them through the 3/16" steel, and put small tacks on the back side so they didnt push through. i use wheel locks so its very very difficult for a thief to remove the tire.
(doesnt show the wheel locks, but i use 3, makes it easier to take off if i dont have to swap sockets!
(doesnt show the wheel locks, but i use 3, makes it easier to take off if i dont have to swap sockets!
cumminscruiser
Adventurer
Spare tire
One thing to consider is having a 2nd spare tire without the rim, I do this on long trips, I just throw the tire on the roof rack. If you have a spare with a rim you can always swap the rubber with the flat tire, a couple of tire irons in the tool box, a high lift jack and a ratcheting tiedown and your set or just bring it to your near by gas station.
Reducing weight on long trips help out with gas milage. Plus you can store a tarp, etc in the spare tire as well.
One thing to consider is having a 2nd spare tire without the rim, I do this on long trips, I just throw the tire on the roof rack. If you have a spare with a rim you can always swap the rubber with the flat tire, a couple of tire irons in the tool box, a high lift jack and a ratcheting tiedown and your set or just bring it to your near by gas station.
Reducing weight on long trips help out with gas milage. Plus you can store a tarp, etc in the spare tire as well.
Nadir_E
Adventurer
Reminds me of a saying expressed by a Special Forces soldier - "whenever possible, replace gear with skill" (the intent being weight savings). It applies here as well - if you have the skill to replace a tire on a wheel, you don't need the added weight of the extra wheel. Brilliant!
I'll need to develop that skill - I've changed many a flat tire by swapping in a spare, but never replaced a tire on a wheel.
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Metcalf
Expedition Leader
But what if you ruin a wheel 
I am considering a compact spare with wheel on my dodge buildup. The rolling stock on the truck is pretty darn big, heavy, and tough. I don't think I will need a spare that often or at all, but its hard to think about going into the outback of beyond without anything. I have the ability to dismount/mount/repair just about any tire but I still find it hard leaving the spare at home.
A full size spare ( or two ) does take up a LOT of room! I think buying tough tires and having the ability to fix minor punctures is the key most of the time.
I am considering a compact spare with wheel on my dodge buildup. The rolling stock on the truck is pretty darn big, heavy, and tough. I don't think I will need a spare that often or at all, but its hard to think about going into the outback of beyond without anything. I have the ability to dismount/mount/repair just about any tire but I still find it hard leaving the spare at home.
A full size spare ( or two ) does take up a LOT of room! I think buying tough tires and having the ability to fix minor punctures is the key most of the time.
Nadir_E
Adventurer
Oh I wasn't suggesting going without a full sized complete spare! The logic was that instead of a *second* complete spare you have only a spare tire - no second spare wheel. So in that case, you'd always have five wheels - you'd need to ruin two wheels to be SOL.
There's also a Navy SEAL expression to balance the SF one - "two is one, one is none." (I guess they have lots of equipment breakdowns!). :sombrero:
There's also a Navy SEAL expression to balance the SF one - "two is one, one is none." (I guess they have lots of equipment breakdowns!). :sombrero:
BlueBomber
Adventurer
You're not crazy. If you think you need three tires, then you're doing the right thing. You should carry what you think you might need.