Need a new tire/wheel for spare.

[tenrsingr]

I have a '72 int. sov. rear bath and need to replace the spare that I had. The bolt holes were worn and rusted out badly and I did not trust them. So I need replacement? Anyone know of a good source in the southeast GA area to replace it? What should I be looking for as far as weight concerns? The tire I get most likely will be sufficient but I dont know about the wheel.

Thanks.
Steve

[Inland RV Center, In]

Steve. The wheels must be rated at 2600 pounds, or more. We have them if you can't find them.Andy

[tenrsingr]

Are the 2600# wheels hard to find? This is a industrial town and thus plenty of large equipment dealers and also two rv centers( Dick Gore and Bill Wait). Is there a specific bolt pattern to ask for?
Thanks again Andy.

Steve

[BobbyW]

I got my wheels at my local tire company. They came in a nice grey color. Also got the tires from him. ST rated for trailers. Carlisle brand. Would probably get Goodyear next time.

He also took the 3 old split rims off my hands just to get them out of circulation. He took a torch to them and cut them in half.

I checked with the Tire Rack online and all the had was the white steel wheels with the little red strip. They look cheap and need to be painted.

-BobbyW

[Inland RV Center, In]

Steve. The bolt pattern is 6 hole on a 5 1/2 bolt circle. Also they need to be with an 1/2 inch inset. Read our article on "Junk Yard wheels" that in our web site. The same thing happens when wheels are under rated.Andy

[tenrsingr]

Andy,
I saw that on your site... This is what I am trying to avoid happening. I just want to know if I have to replace a flat, I have exactly what I need to have on there. Do I need to carry a torque wrench also or is that going too far?

[BobbyW]

Finally something to show people.

I am so glad that you posted the Junk Yard Wheel photos on your website. I have argued/discussed using the proper wheels and tires on vehicles for years. This example can also apply to boats and horse trailers. I have seen several boats that were driven off the Dealers Lots with the wrong rated tires. I bought an almost new 20' pontoon boat from an individual with the dealer supplied tires that were barely rated for a wheelbarrow let alone a heavy boat. He had been pulling it all summer with them. They barely had any tread after one season.

Thank you for the example Andy

-BobbyWright

[Inland RV Center, In]

Steve. The lugs nuts must be torqued to 85 to 90 foot pounds, to be safe. A torque wrench is great, but if you really bear down when tightening them, it will be OK. BUT, PLEASE, DO NOT TIGHTEN THEM UNTIL THEY WON'T GO ANYMORE, AND THEN GIVE IT ONE MORE TURN. Andy

[igor]

Does the 85 to 90 ft/lb apply to aluminum wheels as well?

Les Brush
72 Trade Wind

[53flyingcloud]

Even tho this is somewhat dated~
Igor,
Since no one answered your question..
here's the lowdown...
Yep, that's what the factory specifications are.
For just installed wheels and on your first road trip out..
Stop and check the torque after 25 miles and, once more at 100 miles..(approx) tighten the lug nuts to 85 to 90 lbs.
This was for the Alco wheels.
ciao
53FC

[Tarheel]

We have some tractor supply stores up and down the east coast I was just at one yesterday and they had rims of every shape size and load capacity. You shouldn't have any trouble specially now that you know what you want. Just don't buy something just because it fits.