6 lug spare tire suggestions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Custom 68 · 09-10-2018, 10:34 AM

Hello all, I am curious on what a spare tire recommendation might be for my 6 lug truck. I have the underbed gas tank so I will need to carry this in the bed. I don't think they make a "donut" spare that I can find anyway. I have one of my original wheels that is 15 inch I need to see if it will clear my front brakes but was hoping for something a little lighter.
Thanks,
Dave

**Grumpy old man** · 09-10-2018, 11:20 AM

No spare at all. Use triple A premier membership and leave the spare at home . But if you have decent insurance you should have free road service and towing already ?

https://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/Member...m_page=AAA.COM

72timemachine · 09-10-2018, 04:43 PM

If you are concerned about space in your bed, my '72 c10 super has a factory bracket which is mounted in the front driver's side corner of the bed so the tire stands upright. The bracket uses the bed bolts along the bottom but uses other ones to hold the bracket to the top of the bed rail. It then uses a rod which passed through the center of the bracket in order to secure the tire in the upright position. You could make a pass through rod which accepts a lock so no one steals your tire. Where I roll, you need to lock everything as classic trucks are a target in my hood. Keep a spare with you case cell phone reception is not a given as you never know where you will get a flat. Personally, I'm a flat magnet.

https://www.google.com/search?q=1972...KR71iXz0ye4pM:

Custom 68 · 09-10-2018, 05:20 PM

Ha Grumpy that is what I had been doing. I threw one in for a bit and then took it out. I did have triple A but didn't keep it up.
I have a flat topper so a stand-up tire is out but I have seen those they do work great. I was really looking for something lighter and bigger than my 15 inch but I didnt know what it might be.
I think I am all good, I will be heading to crusin the coast in about 3 weeks or so and was going down my mental check list.
Thanks guys
Dave

**Vero67** · 09-11-2018, 05:57 PM

Here is mine

67chevemall · 09-12-2018, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vero67

Here is mine

Looking good.
Painted my holder last night. Off to find 8" carriage bolt and get to installing it.....

Custom 68 · 09-12-2018, 09:56 AM

Vero67 thanks for the picture that looks good in there.
Dave

**Vero67** · 09-12-2018, 10:00 AM

Thank you, I also moved my gas tank to under the bed. I used the filler neck setup from a 70 Blazer. I like the look and no slow filling problems. Plus I don't think a 35" tire would fit under the bed.

09-10-2018, 10:34 AM	#1
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	6 lug spare tire suggestions Hello all, I am curious on what a spare tire recommendation might be for my 6 lug truck. I have the underbed gas tank so I will need to carry this in the bed. I don't think they make a "donut" spare that I can find anyway. I have one of my original wheels that is 15 inch I need to see if it will clear my front brakes but was hoping for something a little lighter. Thanks, Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-10-2018, 11:20 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 6 lug spare tire suggestions No spare at all. Use triple A premier membership and leave the spare at home . But if you have decent insurance you should have free road service and towing already ? https://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/Member...m_page=AAA.COM __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 09-10-2018 at 11:33 AM.

09-10-2018, 04:43 PM	#3
72timemachine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 220	Re: 6 lug spare tire suggestions If you are concerned about space in your bed, my '72 c10 super has a factory bracket which is mounted in the front driver's side corner of the bed so the tire stands upright. The bracket uses the bed bolts along the bottom but uses other ones to hold the bracket to the top of the bed rail. It then uses a rod which passed through the center of the bracket in order to secure the tire in the upright position. You could make a pass through rod which accepts a lock so no one steals your tire. Where I roll, you need to lock everything as classic trucks are a target in my hood. Keep a spare with you case cell phone reception is not a given as you never know where you will get a flat. Personally, I'm a flat magnet. https://www.google.com/search?q=1972...KR71iXz0ye4pM:

09-10-2018, 05:20 PM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 6 lug spare tire suggestions Ha Grumpy that is what I had been doing. I threw one in for a bit and then took it out. I did have triple A but didn't keep it up. I have a flat topper so a stand-up tire is out but I have seen those they do work great. I was really looking for something lighter and bigger than my 15 inch but I didnt know what it might be. I think I am all good, I will be heading to crusin the coast in about 3 weeks or so and was going down my mental check list. Thanks guys Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-11-2018, 05:57 PM	#5
Vero67 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vero Beach FL Posts: 299	Re: 6 lug spare tire suggestions Here is mine Attached Images

09-12-2018, 09:56 AM	#7
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 6 lug spare tire suggestions Vero67 thanks for the picture that looks good in there. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-12-2018, 10:00 AM	#8
Vero67 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vero Beach FL Posts: 299	Re: 6 lug spare tire suggestions Thank you, I also moved my gas tank to under the bed. I used the filler neck setup from a 70 Blazer. I like the look and no slow filling problems. Plus I don't think a 35" tire would fit under the bed.

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