Can't Check Air Pressure In Spare Tire?

[dmeyer302]

Wonder if anyone sells a
flex extension hose for valve?
Could loop it down when stored.

Not a bad idea. Semis use these all the time.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14-8-Stain...-Stem-Extension-Adaptor-Truck-Rv/383036844222

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[chasvs]

I put a tire valve extension hose on my spare and one of the valve caps with the correct tire pressure indicator on mine so all I have to do is look up at the spare to see if it's gone below the recommended pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/WinnerEco-Va...nsion+hose&qid=1569857390&s=automotive&sr=1-4
https://www.amazon.com/Mergood-Pres...ire+pressure+valve+cap&qid=1569857455&sr=8-13

 

[Rescue Ranger]

Unless it is a catastrophic blow out I carry a plug kit and a decent 12volt compressor I can have my tire plugged before I can change it out. I take my spare down once a year a check it and the winch to make sure everything is ok. I borrowed a vehicle one time that wasn't up to par and had to get it towed to fix the tire that's why I do a annual check.

 

[t4thfavor]

Unless it is a catastrophic blow out I carry a plug kit and a decent 12volt compressor I can have my tire plugged before I can change it out. I take my spare down once a year a check it and the winch to make sure everything is ok. I borrowed a vehicle one time that wasn't up to par and had to get it towed to fix the tire that's why I do a annual check.

I used to do that, but I've recently found that greedy as f tire places try to tell you they cannot patch a tire which has been plugged.

I've even told them that the plug is what poked the original hole, and it hadn't been plugged (which shockingly almost worked)...

 

[THLONE]

Wife had a small nail in the repairable zone. Discount said that there was another hole in the side wall. When I asked to see the second spot then they said, Oh, I forgot where it is. I had replacement tire coverage but it still cost me $25. Probably had a quota to fill.

 

[Johnpenn]

I put a tire valve extension hose on my spare and one of the valve caps with the correct tire pressure indicator on mine so all I have to do is look up at the spare to see if it's gone below the recommended pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/WinnerEco-Va...nsion+hose&qid=1569857390&s=automotive&sr=1-4
https://www.amazon.com/Mergood-Pres...ire+pressure+valve+cap&qid=1569857455&sr=8-13

Great idea. Just added them to my cart.

 

[HenryMac]

I'd bet not, but if it really bothers you just flip the tire over and move on.

Move on? Lighten up Francis.

Lowered mine and checked the pressure and flipped it so I can easily check without lowering again. All good now. Does not go up at far when flipped but not at risk or unsafe.

Does not go up as far? Hmmm? I flipped the spare on my truck today and took before and after photo's. The tire sidewall is what locates the spare when it is stowed away. There is no change in ground clearances whatsoever.

Here's those photo's.

 

[mrphixit]

Lowered mine and checked the pressure and flipped it so I can easily check without lowering again. All good now. Does not go up at far when flipped but not at risk or unsafe.

Flipped mine and the tire is in same position as before. Bolt hole plate (flange) is lower.

Went to Costco and got N2 refill in all 4 tires. One in CA said would be $20-$25 but nearest heree in AZ charged me $11.99

 

[SemperVee]

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