Spare Tire

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Can I use a trailer wheel for a spare? I have the new wheel and one new tire that is just a size larger than my front tires (same brand as what I put on the car), I thought it would be a good in-between size front and back.

Of course I don't have to use the trailer wheel, I just have it already and would have to source a 15" wheel because the Jeep wheels are really wide with an odd offset. I could steal the spare out the Jeep, I don't remember if it is a temporary spare which I guess would work ok as well.

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:lol: That's what I call planning ahead!! :lol: :lol: now get back to work!! :lol:
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I see no reason you couldn't use the trailer wheel, assuming it's a 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern. It probably doesn't have much of an offset, but is probably only 5" or 5.5" wide, so the tire will probably have a fairly narrow profile, so it shouldn't rub. Give it shot and see.
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As im sure you know most trailer tires do not have as high of rating for speed as a standard passenger vehicle tire would, and depending on the style may not have as heavy a load rating so just be sure if you bought a premounted system that it will work on your car without having to worry about the weight and or speed of your vehicle
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It explicitly says not to on the tires.
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First, yes, they'll fit, which is a plus. On the other hand, I'd check the rating. My car hauler and boat both run the same bolt pattern and wheel, so when I put new tires on everything, I went with the 8 ply, and I carry a spare of the same size. All 3 axles are 3500#, which is way more than one of our cars. Both the car hauler and boat pull at 75 no issues, with weight, so for a temp "you get me home" fix I would think it's ok.

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Lip Ripper wrote:It explicitly says not to on the tires.
The tire is a car tire, it is just like what I have mounted on the Comet wheels but is a size larger than the front tires.
bigdan wrote:so for a temp "you get me home" fix I would think it's ok.
Yes not a permanent wheel and tire combo, I may come up with a wheel before the time comes, I will just need to make sure it will fit over the disc brakes and have the correct offset, of course I already know the trailer wheel will fit on the back :P

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My Falcon trunk is so small that I think I'm just going to carry a small 12v compressor, tire plugs and a can of Slime.
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Lip Ripper wrote:My Falcon trunk is so small that I think I'm just going to carry a small 12v compressor, tire plugs and a can of Slime.
Well I will already have onboard air, I guess I am thinking about a destroyed tire scenario :roll:

John is probably right, I am way ahead of myself :? wishful thinking I guess.

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