For those of you with a matching full size spare…

[FlyingMonkey435]

I’m looking to pick up a RIGd UltraSwing Hitch Carrier and have a couple of question for those of you carrying a matching full size spare…

First, do you rotate your spare with your other wheels?

Second, if you do, do you run a 5th TPMS sensor?

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[gwhalin]

I have full size spare, but do not have the tire mounted on a matching wheel so I did not bother with TPMS and I don't plan on rotating.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Hey RJ,

Yes, I have a matching spare (wheel and tire), Yes, I rotate it in and Yes, I have a TPMS sensor.

Rotate it in every oil change - if your dealer does your “The Works” service, let them know to rotate the spare into the rotation - otherwise, they won’t even think about it. They have no reason to for the OEM spare.

That’ll look cool hanging off the back of your Ranger - pics and a review please, when it’s done.

 

[Radioman]

I don't have a matching spare tire on the Ranger so it gets a 4 wheel rotation. My Jeep does have a full matching spare and I do rotate a 5 wheel rotation. If the Ranger had a matching spare, I would do a 5 wheel rotation.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I don't have a matching spare tire on the Ranger so it gets a 4 wheel rotation. My Jeep does have a full matching spare and I do rotate a 5 wheel rotation. If the Ranger had a matching spare, I would do a 5 wheel rotation.

Love the avatar Kent - I think I found a pic of you and your buddies online.

Is that you on the right? ?

 

[Radioman]

Love the avatar Kent - I think I found a pic of you and your buddies online.

Is that you on the right? ?

Nah, I didn't have any gold braid

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Nah, I didn't have any gold braid

Sorry, got it - you worked for a living - must have been more like this crew?

 

[AzScorpion]

Sorry, got it - you worked for a living - must have been more like this crew?

Wrong again Duke. Here's his crew. ?

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Wrong again Duke. Here's his crew. ?

Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk, Ooooooh, Wise Guy! Smack! Whoop, whoop, whoop, whoop, whoop!

 

[9zero1790]

i have two full spares but they are on steel wheels and do not match so i dont put them in the four tire rotation. plus i figure if i ever need the spares it will likely be in the worst moment so having them new is a good thing. it may be better to rotate them in and have the same tread wear and all that but im not gonna mess with it. i go through tires quick, good tires are kinda like a injury stopper. one blow out can cost a life. soon as my tires are getting worn and cracked i let em go. i like the hitch idea! i wonder if it blocks the factory back up camera ??

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Wrong again Duke. Here's his crew. ?

Nah, I didn't have any gold braid

Actually, if that’s the USS Prime and my research is correct, this is likely a bit more accurate….

Much respect.

 

[Frenchy]

Definitely an interesting deal but the only issues I see are the parking sensors are blocked and the backup camera is blocked as well. Other then that its not too bad.

 

[Radioman]

Sorry, got it - you worked for a living - must have been more like this crew?

Closer but we were all uglier than these guys.

 

[Radioman]

Wrong again Duke. Here's his crew. ?

I believe the officers sometimes took advice from these guys...

 

[Radioman]

Actually, if that’s the USS Prime and my research is correct, this is likely a bit more accurate….

Much respect.

It was the USS Prime (MSO 466), an oceanic minesweeper. (Actually, I think the MSO stood for Mighty Slow Outfit). This group looks about right...

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