Life span of spare tire?

[Jabarsetti]

5 tire rotation for the win! Unfortunately I had to have a tire replaced w/15k on them and was advised not to do the 5 tire rotation anymore. which is annoying knowing when I replace my tires soon I'll have to try to get rid of a brand new tire.

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[zxd9]

My Jeep is in a parking deck more than not. Really only in the elements when its driven. I haven't rotated my tires myself yet. Do those of you that do put all four corners on jack stands or is there a simpler way?

I jack up one corner at a time using the 5th tire to start with.

 

[DirtRoad]

5 tire rotation for the win! Unfortunately I had to have a tire replaced w/15k on them and was advised not to do the 5 tire rotation anymore. which is annoying knowing when I replace my tires soon I'll have to try to get rid of a brand new tire.

If anyone advised me not to do a 5-tire rotation I just wouldn't listen to them about anything anymore.

 

[DirtRoad]

For those without a garage this may be an alternative to a jack and stand, I keep it in my tool tub in the back. I used it on a trail when I cut a sidewall.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003ULZGFU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

A Hi-lift is worth considering too. You can keep it in your Jeep. You'll want some jackstands too though. Safety first.

 

[Jabarsetti]

If anyone advised me not to do a 5-tire rotation I just wouldn't listen to them about anything anymore.

It makes sense at least in my mind. I have 4 decently worn tires. and one with full tread. I'm planning on replacing all 5 soon within 6 months anyway.

 

[DirtRoad]

It makes sense at least in my mind. I have 4 decently worn tires. and one with full tread. I'm planning on replacing all 5 soon within 6 months anyway.

Ah, ok. I wouldn't bother rotating them at all then.

 

[BDinTX]

If anyone advised me not to do a 5-tire rotation I just wouldn't listen to them about anything anymore.

I don’t think it’s that black and white. What do you do if you have 15k-20k on all 5 tires and cut a sidewall? Replacing just that 1 tire is no good. You have two acceptable options: Replace two and start doing a 4 tire rotation or replace all 5.

 

[DirtRoad]

I don’t think it’s that black and white. What do you do if you have 15k-20k on all 5 tires and cut a sidewall? Replacing just that 1 tire is no good. You have two acceptable options: Replace two and start doing a 4 tire rotation or replace all 5.

I'm sure you're right. Nothing is ever completely black and white. I don't see buying 2 tires on a 4x4 being a great idea either though.

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