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In The Ten Ring · 11-19-2015, 02:31 AM

I realize it will take some muscle and a strong back to lift it off and back on but I think the side mounted spare is better than the underbed.

Today, on a class trip, the truck hauling the welder had a flat. It was a rental truck and once the students and instructor had wrestled the spare out from under the bed (and realized it was the wrong size wheel

), we had to plug the original tire. * I guess it's a good idea to make sure spare tires fit whenever you rent a vehicle.

Getting the spare back under the bed took 3 guys, two on their backs, under the truck. I think my stepside side mounted spare is a way better idea.

Any thoughts?

Keith Seymore · 11-19-2015, 08:01 AM

How about this?

I've always had the spare up in the bed.

K

**Grumpy old man** · 11-19-2015, 08:18 AM

That's why I have AAA premium road service . Flat tire ? Flatbed it to the tire guy .

**special-K** · 11-19-2015, 09:13 AM

Yes, it's better and that's why it was offered. It's right there, and obviously that is better...for when you ever do have a flat. The inside bed tire carrier for wide beds was offered for the same reason. For decades it has been no secret getting a tire out and putting the other back is something no one looks forward to. The greatest improvement ever was when they started using a crank-up cable set-up. Man that is sweet!

I prefer a spare up under the truck...permanently! When I removed the spare from under my '92 after 335k miles and not used since '95 once it was so crusty rusty I'm not sure I'd want it on my truck. In '10 when I pulled the spare from under a '72 K/20 I had since '91 it was the original 16.5 x 8.25 and 8-ply bias hiway tread. The spare up under my '72 has been there since I bought it in '01. The truck has one of those long arm type carriers with a tiny padlock, and I've never bothered cutting it. Once I do I'll probably get a flat

dfwright · 11-19-2015, 10:07 AM

I think the spare tire on the side looks great on a step side.

**michael bustamante** · 11-19-2015, 12:29 PM

i think the only problem with the side mount tires is with todays tires, the sun prematurely rots them and cracks the tire. youll have a good looking spare with lots o meat and within 2 years in the sun its cracked. but i love the look

cypressbog · 11-19-2015, 01:47 PM

I like the outside mount too. Just get a cover for it to prevent sun rot.

R.L. · 11-19-2015, 08:07 PM

I've been looking for a mount for mine,I love em.

cypressbog · 11-19-2015, 09:01 PM

Be sure you buy the right one. They are different for long and short beds. Search the side to find the discussion and pictures.

In The Ten Ring · 11-19-2015, 09:52 PM

I would think a fellow could make his own out of some angle and flat stock.

11-19-2015, 02:31 AM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. I realize it will take some muscle and a strong back to lift it off and back on but I think the side mounted spare is better than the underbed. Today, on a class trip, the truck hauling the welder had a flat. It was a rental truck and once the students and instructor had wrestled the spare out from under the bed (and realized it was the wrong size wheel ), we had to plug the original tire. * I guess it's a good idea to make sure spare tires fit whenever you rent a vehicle. Getting the spare back under the bed took 3 guys, two on their backs, under the truck. I think my stepside side mounted spare is a way better idea. Any thoughts?

11-19-2015, 08:01 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,245	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. How about this? I've always had the spare up in the bed. K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

11-19-2015, 08:18 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. That's why I have AAA premium road service . Flat tire ? Flatbed it to the tire guy .

11-19-2015, 09:13 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. Yes, it's better and that's why it was offered. It's right there, and obviously that is better...for when you ever do have a flat. The inside bed tire carrier for wide beds was offered for the same reason. For decades it has been no secret getting a tire out and putting the other back is something no one looks forward to. The greatest improvement ever was when they started using a crank-up cable set-up. Man that is sweet! I prefer a spare up under the truck...permanently! When I removed the spare from under my '92 after 335k miles and not used since '95 once it was so crusty rusty I'm not sure I'd want it on my truck. In '10 when I pulled the spare from under a '72 K/20 I had since '91 it was the original 16.5 x 8.25 and 8-ply bias hiway tread. The spare up under my '72 has been there since I bought it in '01. The truck has one of those long arm type carriers with a tiny padlock, and I've never bothered cutting it. Once I do I'll probably get a flat __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-19-2015 at 11:29 AM.

11-19-2015, 10:07 AM	#5
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,376	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. I think the spare tire on the side looks great on a step side. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

11-19-2015, 12:29 PM	#6
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,867	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. i think the only problem with the side mount tires is with todays tires, the sun prematurely rots them and cracks the tire. youll have a good looking spare with lots o meat and within 2 years in the sun its cracked. but i love the look __________________ 1967custom

11-19-2015, 01:47 PM	#7
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. I like the outside mount too. Just get a cover for it to prevent sun rot.

11-19-2015, 08:07 PM	#8
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. I've been looking for a mount for mine,I love em.

11-19-2015, 09:01 PM	#9
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. Be sure you buy the right one. They are different for long and short beds. Search the side to find the discussion and pictures.

11-19-2015, 09:52 PM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: I think my stepside side mount spare tire is better. I would think a fellow could make his own out of some angle and flat stock.



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