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Small Spare and a flat tire 200 miles from home

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by ndub86, Feb 4, 2017.

  1. Feb 4, 2017 at 7:54 AM
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    ndub86

    ndub86 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I'm horrible at decision making and looking for suggestions. I have 265/70/17's on my truck, the flat is non repairable on the front left tire. I have a 265/65/17 spare I can throw on...and the flat tire is covered under a roadside hazard warranty.

    However, discount tire doesn't have the Duratracs in that size in the area and I will be leaving tomorrow. They do have the K02's in that size here...and I'm trying to make the decision of driving back to Dallas on a slightly smaller spare and get the Duratracs, or switch to the KO2's here.

    By the way, I was probably going to replace my tires in a few months anyways which is why I'm making the decision to replace all four when I'm taking care of this problem.

    What would you do?
     
  2. Feb 4, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    crazysccrmd

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    You'll be fine if you put the smaller spare on the front axle and make the trip in two wheel drive.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    Great excuse for some new rubber!
     
  4. Feb 4, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    SMSmithy

    SMSmithy Liberty Or Death

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    if you plan on replacing them then do it but make sure you have a full size spare!! i did the same thing with my tundra.
     
  5. Feb 4, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    Considering your tire is coverd under warranty I would try and get them to give you some kind for discount since they don't have it in Stock.
     
  6. Feb 4, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    Skrain

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  7. Feb 4, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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  8. Feb 4, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    ndub86

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    Haha I decided to go with the KO2's. I'll be getting a tire for free so it's not gonna be too bad OTD.
     

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