Some Random Guy
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My experience is limited, but in all our runs in Washington I’ve only seen 1 spare needed. It was after a roll and it was only because a bead popped. We could have cleaned it out and remounted the existing one.Tire delete is not smart. My TJR on 33's has a 31 spare. My JLR on 38's has a 33" spare. My LJR on 43's has a donut spare, a Nitto 42x13.5R20 on non-beadlock. It's the biggest spare that will fit in my spare carrier. My JLR has beadlocks and factory wheel/tire for a donut spare. My 43" Trep stickies are on 17" beadlocks. If I get a flat, the young guys will be changing the tire. Even when I got a flat on 38's, I had the young guys change it for me. In my garage using a square shovel to lift the tire I can easily change it.,
I wheel with a bunch of spare delete's and it's a PITA loaning them a spare.
Our club has only had 1 other loss while I wasn’t around in almost 3 years and it was on a much older rig with already sketchy tires.
If 5 quality tires on 5 quality wheels aren’t an option I’d 100% recommend 4 excellent tires/beadlocks over any 4-and-1 mix if it comprises anything.
I guess an odd spare might be better than no spare if it doesn’t compromise one of the 4 on the road. I just initially assumed if we’re splitting hairs over a spare rim we’re probably considering tires below top tier.
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