How often do you check the pressure in the spare tire?
10-18-2005, 02:02 PM
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How often do you check the pressure in the spare tire?
Do you check it every time you check your regular tires, or less often?
Also, how do you check it? According to the specs printed on the spare, it's supposed to be inflated to 60 psi, but my tire pressure gauge doesn't go up that high.
Also, how do you check it? According to the specs printed on the spare, it's supposed to be inflated to 60 psi, but my tire pressure gauge doesn't go up that high.
10-18-2005, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by o_nate
Do you check it every time you check your regular tires, or less often?
Also, how do you check it? According to the specs printed on the spare, it's supposed to be inflated to 60 psi, but my tire pressure gauge doesn't go up that high.
Also, how do you check it? According to the specs printed on the spare, it's supposed to be inflated to 60 psi, but my tire pressure gauge doesn't go up that high.
To check the spare you must remove it for easier access to the valve stem (It's pointed down), and if you don't have a tire gauge of the proper range, get one. They're cheap, and an essential tool for any car.
10-18-2005, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by waTSX
I check mine once every one or two months, or before any kind of extended trip. Regular tires should be checked for inflation at least once a month, and when cold.
To check the spare you must remove it for easier access to the valve stem (It's pointed down), and if you don't have a tire gauge of the proper range, get one. They're cheap, and an essential tool for any car.
To check the spare you must remove it for easier access to the valve stem (It's pointed down), and if you don't have a tire gauge of the proper range, get one. They're cheap, and an essential tool for any car.
FYI, I've noticed only 1-2lbs loss in a year, but still and essential check. My sis-in-law had a flat and luckily I had a portable air tank... let's just say her spare needed about 40 psi of air. Unless you have AAA, check the spare at least once ever 6 months.
10-18-2005, 03:03 PM
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I've had my car for over a year, and I haven't checked it yet either. Though I did take it out and look at it the other day. The pressure felt fine to the touch - though I realize that's not a very conclusive test.
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10-19-2005, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by o_nate
Hmm... I'm not so sure. Does road-side assist bring a spare tire with them? How would they have the right size ready for every car?
10-19-2005, 06:08 PM
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There's a spare tire? 
I don't think I've even looked at it since the walk thru when I bought the car. I'll check it this week though, thanks for the reminder.
I don't think I've even looked at it since the walk thru when I bought the car. I'll check it this week though, thanks for the reminder.
10-19-2005, 07:06 PM
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I dont have a spare tire any more. Had to make room for the custom amp install.
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